Modern Table Lamps
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Mazzega Table Lamp In Nickel-Plated Metal And Murano Glass (Without Lampshade)
By Mazzega
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Lipari Table Lamp in Metal by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Lipari Table Lamp with metal structure in light gold finishing with laser-cut RC logo. Glass sticks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Lumiere XXS Table Lamp in Brown and Aluminum by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp with direct and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish, white on the inside and colored on the outside. Die cast aluminum base and rod, hand fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Euclide Table Lamp by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Named after Euclid - the famous mathematician - this elegant table lamp flaunts a classic-inspired silhouette rich in refined details. Its alluring flair derives from the exclusive u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Ebony, Walnut
Pair of Modernist Brass and Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass "Cloud" Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ambient Water Fountain (with Back Light) Made from Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Square base ambient table lamp in onyx.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Small Vuvu Wood Table Lamp by Leo Alvarez
By Estro
Located in Milan, IT
The Vuvu wood table lamp is a celebration of natural wood, with veins, cracks and holes ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. The stem and base of the lamp are crafted in br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rindo Bedside Table Lamp
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
From a small collection of lighting styles, the Rindo bedside table lamp is characterized by its quirky chic style. Featuring walnut veneer with a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Green by Alberto e Francesco Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aledin Dec is defined by the faceted decoration of its cone-shaped diffuser. The luminous beam throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Morandi 3 Contemporary Minimalist Table Lamp in Brazilian Wood Cumarú.
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Morandi 3 Contemporary Minimalist Table Lamp in Brazilian Wood Cumarú by Cristiana Bertolucci
Lampshade made of solid wood turned (Cumarú). His drawing was inspired by the work of It...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vistosi Puppet Table Lamp in Murano Blown Glass and Metal Base
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand.
Specificati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Amorph Loop Table Lamp in Ebony Stain on Ash wood with Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Base dimensions: 9.5" W x 6" D x 16" H
Shade ivory silk. Shade dimensions: 18" x 8" x 10" H.
It is available in different finishes and custom sizes.
About Amorph: Amorph is a desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Amorph Helix Table Lamp, Solid Wood, Natural Stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table Lamp designed by Amorph made out of solid ash wood. Stain color: bleach and Natural Stained
Dimension base: 16" H x 7.5" L x 5.5" W
Shade Dimension: 10" H x 14" W
About Amorp...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #5
Located in Milan, IT
Pure volumes combined in a bold and captivating aesthetic define this precious table lamp, one-off design numbered and signed by the artist. Topped by a textured shade in white ceram...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Planetaria Globe Table Lamp Large, Dark Brass Frame, Glass Sphere, Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The new Planetaria lights are both geometric and organic. The lights rep-resent an exploration of the globe; one created by folding and rotating three flat circles to create a single...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish, Free-Form Table Lamps, Solid Pine, Fabric, Studio, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Signed "S.A.B."
Stated dimensions exclude lampshades, height includes socket. Sold without lampshades.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Large Yellow Orange and Blue Sculpture Ceramic Table Lamp by M. Sauce
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathilde Sauce
Elegant large ceramic table lamp realised in 2021, unique piece.
Original blue, yellow and orange ceramic glazes colors.
Signed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brazilian Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large rock crystal lamps, with a clear acrylic base of 8" x 8". Great handcrafted piece.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Table Lamp with Wooden Base Modern, 7993
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Table lamp with wooden base. The shape of the metal structure resembles the "C" from CARPANESE HOME and is in galvanic Gold metal finishing.
The base in beautiful Walnut wood veneer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Narciso M Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Estro
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning accessory, with a contemporary design, the Narciso M Table Lamp features a structure covered in smoked bevelled mirror that combines perfectly with the base in wood and la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Mirror, Wood
Ash Wood Veneer Table Lamp #5 with Blackened Bronze Frame
Located in Bangall, NY
The ash veneer lamp #5 is part of the original Lehrecke Veneer Lighting Collection from 1998. The idea began with the beautiful way light passed through thin wood veneers, mostly local woods. The ash has a lightly yellow glow when lit and the glow is particularly nice during the night time. The base is turned in the studio on a wood lathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Balloton Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 25 cm, H 26 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Teti Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Florentine roofs are the inspiration for the Teti Table Lamp, crafted in the city itself by Badari. Crafted in brass, the table lamp features six roofs made with crystal rock, allowi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Heritage Pink and Gold Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This refined table lamp exemplifies classic opulence coupling a fancy aesthetic with prized materials. Topped by a pleated shade in antiqued pink silk, its structure's silhouette rises from a circular marble base and progressively develops into sinuous curves, where Baroque-style, golden metal decorations embrace the crystal body outlining a profile recalling antique goblets...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contour Large Table Lamp in Graphite and White Oak by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contour’s revealing and elegant open framed architecture captures warm LED illumination within a remarkably slender extruded aluminum structure. Intelligent and highly efficient, Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Markslöjd, Sizeable Minimalist Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable table lamps. In solid pine. Lampshade not included. Produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
"Tiffany" Contemporary Floor Lamp 23 Sun Hand Painted Gauze Brass Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Tiffany, a timeless lamp, inspired by the international movie “Breakfast at Tiffany” and the talented character Audrey Hepburn, is a contemporary lamp, enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aperture Table Lamp in Brass and Walnut
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Heavy Round Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Heavy round plaster table lamp by Liz Marsh. Modern and almost Deco in style, lamp is raised upon an ebonized wood stepped base. Newly wired for use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Paper, Wood, Plaster
Swedish craft, Free-form Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s
Stated dimensions exclude lampshade, height includes socket. Sold without lampshade.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Henri Fernandez Brass Leaf and Petrified Wood Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
This striking table lamp, designed by renowned French artist Henri Fernandez in the 1970s, will add a touch of sculptural elegance to any room. Crafted from brass and featuring a uni...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Inspiring Trees Table Lamp, Golden Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal.
Slender and seemingly minimal, inspiring trees is a lighting piece that carries form, image and meaning. In the ‘treetop’, the detailed hammered handcrafted work captures the richness of light and shadows present in any real tree.
The light is distributed by the three levels of the ‘treetop’ and diffuses, controlled by the geometry of several overlapping pieces. It is a unique lamp to stand out in any luxurious interior.
Product details:
Top: Handcrafted in hammered brass with golden bath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Nilsson, Freeform Table Lamp, Cottonwood, Söwe Konst, Sweden, c. 1970s
By Sowe Konst
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp. Designed and produced by Sigvard Nilsson for his own studio, Söwe Konst, Sweden, c. 1970s. Signed.
In solid cottonwood.
Sold without lam...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #4
Located in Milan, IT
Available in multiple table and floor variants all inspired by totem poles, this handcrafted table lamp numbered and signed by Mascia Meccani displays a silhouette that is as compact...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #7
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a remarkable aesthetic with a distinct, rigorous geometric influence, this table lamp is a one-off design fully handcrafted, numbered, and signed by Mascia Meccani. The ridg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp Hand Made in UK Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Victoria plaster lamp by Victoria Ellis (commissioned by Simon Orrell Design)
Height 35cm Width 22cm (at base) Depth 22cm
Finish: Plaster / Lamp fittings: Bronze
Plug and inline switch: Black or White / Flex: Black, White, Gold, Bronze or Silver
Lampshade not included
About Victoria Ellis
Born in 1971, into a family who were passionate about art and antiques, Victoria spent her formative years in the countryside of North West Lancashire. Her artistic inclination started as a child and she spent much of her time drawing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Laurameroni "Satellite CG 45" Modern Arc Table Lamp in Burnished Brass
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Rotating table lamp in dark oxidized burnished brass with a double-plug LED bulb.
FINISH:
Burnished brass
The simple, refined and at the same tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Joséphine Lamp in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Elena Cutolo
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Abat-jour, tribute to the singer and dancer Joséphine Baker and to her memorable banana-skirt.
Pricing excludes VAT.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Ghidini 1961 Trio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Trio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic.
Materials:
Satin brass
Net weight:
3 kg
Dimensions:
W 36 x D 36 x 58 H cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Frog Table Lamps by Chapman Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s pair of polished brass and black lacquered frog table lamps by Chapman lighting. The lamps have been newly rewired and new vanilla li...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #8
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a stunning aesthetic composed of clean, geometric volumes, this table lamp is a one-off piece entirely handcrafted, numbered, and signed by Mascia Meccani. Its rigorous loo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #11
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated table lamp provides alluring illumination from its two cylindrical shades in off-white ceramic, minutely shaped on a lathe and decorated by hand with a channeled, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #12
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated two-light table lamp couples a distinct sculptural flair with a striking illumination potential. Two thin metal rods in different ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pierre Cardin Modern Metal table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Modern metal table lamp with heavy rectangular body, created by Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The piece has the Pierre Cardin monogram on the fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #9
Located in Milan, IT
This precious and stately table lamp is the result of the dedicated, manual work of artist Mascia Meccani who personally numbers and signs her artworks. Inspired by totem poles, its ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #2
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the imposing, fierce silhouette of totem poles, this one-off table lamp is comprised of an interplay of cylindrical volumes of high visual impact even when the lamp is of...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #3
Located in Milan, IT
This enthralling table lamp borrowed its stately look from totem poles, sharing with them the visually striking aesthetic marked by bold volumes. Comprised of a combination of cylind...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #1
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the bold and stately silhouette of totem poles, this striking table lamp consists of an interplay of piled volumes creating appealing coves, including a round base in sol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Table Lamp Sputnik Sphere Mirror Polished Steel Colletible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table lamp 'BeMine 33' is composed of a sphere in mirror polished stainless steel and 33 sources of illumination. The highly polished stainless steel allows interesting games of reflection on the surface of the sphere, this also appears when the lamp is switched off. The base of the lamp is composed of a block of transparent methacrylate, the customer has the possibility to customize the base of the lamp as desired by choosing from various types of marble, onyx or wood essences.
Source of illumination: Halogen 12V/5W or LED, wiring for US and European market available, a dimmer regulates the intensity of light.
Dimensions: D 45 cm.
Limited edition of 20.
Each table lamp is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity.”
BeMine 33 comes from an infantile memory of a true story told by one of the designers mother, which still remembers when...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Table Light LightHouse Candle Gold Leaf, Massimo Uberti Italy Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Table light LightHouse candle golden leaf artwork by artist Massimo Uberti Italy limited edition LightHouse candle is a table lamp, enlighten by a candle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vistosi MiniGiogali Table Lamp in Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The reduced version of Giogali uses glass hooks for smaller wall installations, standard or custom-made
Specifications:
Light Source: E26
No of Bulbs: 1×60W E26
Dimmer: DIM 4
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Markslöjd, Sizeable Minimalist Table Lamps, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable table lamps. In solid pine. Brand new lampshades. Produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #15
Located in Milan, IT
An impactful design equally stunning either on or off, this floor lamp was handcrafted by Mascia Meccani, who numbers and signs each piece attesting to its uniqueness. The silhouette...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernist Illuminating Glass Covered Vases
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of covered vases with brass bases in a silky soft toned creme/taupe color
illuminated with one socket for up to 40 watts - for an amazing effect!
Origin: Venice, Italy
Dimen...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Tommaso Barbi Modernist Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Tommaso Barbi modernist brass table lamp.
Patinated brass, rewired with two candelabra sockets.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Magnum Lamp of Indigo Ash and Walnut
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Handcrafted lamp of selected ash and walnut, laminated and turned on a lathe. Horizontal grooves are cut into the surface to intersect with the vertical grain patterns of the tree's ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Tolomeo Micro Lamp with Gold Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi
A study in balance and movement, the Tolomeo table lamp is designed for a fully adjustable direction of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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