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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 11
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Modern Mobile Table Lamp Brass Frosted Glass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mobile table lamp, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mobile is a modern lighting concept and an attractive addition to a modern home. A table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light in red/orange Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ding Dong Table Lamp by Luft Tanaka, ceramic, dark green, brutalist, geometric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp inspired by brutalist architecture of the 1960s & 1970s. Ding Dong Table Lamp by Luft Tanaka Studio 1 unit in stock. Ships in 3-5 days. 6"w x 9"d x 16" h 15cm x 23cm x 41cm h Finish: matte dark green Socket: E-26 medium base. Recommended Bulb: A19 shape, 9-10w LED bulb (not included) Assembled with a black braided cord with an in-line switch, and a black plug. Custom wiring for use outside of the US is available. Custom dimensions and finishes are available. Please inquire. More about this piece from Luft Tanaka: "Since my recent trip back home to Kasugai in Japan, I’ve been reflecting on memories of my childhood there. This lamp mimics the shape of a bell tower that once stood in the central plaza of a local shopping mall...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Artisanal Tamo High Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Astor Table Lamp by Thomas Bley for Memphis Collection
By Thomas Bley
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Thomas Bley 1982 Table lamp in decorative laminate and lacquered wood. Designed in 1982 by Thomas Bley, the only German designer to take part in Memphis, A...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

Artisanal Tamo Low Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Modern Table Lamp by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spac...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Maple, Walnut

Modern Table Lamp with Mid-century Style Walnut Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
The TōRō lamp is a unique table lamp that will bring to your interior a modern-retro style functional piece. The origami-inspired lampshade is made of laminated linen fabric providin...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut, Maple

Modern Table Lamp by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spac...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Maple, Walnut

Thimble, Table Lamp, Red Cupper, Led, Contemporary
Located in Roeselare, BE
Table lamp made of red cupper lampshade, foot in yellow cupper. Inside lampshade 2 es50 lamps, available in 110v or 220 v. Led possible.
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

New Modern Lamp in White Onyx marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp S in White Onyx Egeo marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, Black Marquinia marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Insp...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp L in Pink Egeo marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp L in Pink Egeo marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Black Marquinia, White Arabescato, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp L in White Onyx marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp L in White Onyx marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, Black Marquinia marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp S in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Onyx, Black Marquinia marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp in Pink Egeo marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp S in Pink Egeo marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Black Marquinia, White Arabescato, Onyx White marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp L in Black Marquinia marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp L in Black Marquinia marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp in Black Marquinia marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp S in Black Marquinia Egeo marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, Onyx White marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Insp...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

New Modern Lamp L in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Lamp L in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Onyx, Black Marquinia marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Nickel Básica M2 Table Lamp by Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Nickel Básica M2 table lamp by Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole. Dimensions: D 20 x H 71 cm. Materials: Nickel, birch wood, paperboard. Available in nickel or bronze and with or withou...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Gemma Modern Table Lamp by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Introducing the Gemma Lamp, a perfect combination of modern design and warm ambiance. This lamp is handcrafted using solid walnut wood and features a geometric shape with clean lines...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handcrafted table lamp will bring to your interior a unique and modern functional piece. The origami-inspired lampshade is made of laminated linen fabric providing a bright, yet...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen

Medium Tera Table Lamp in Glazed Indigo by Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tera Lamp is Ceramicah’s signature table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes. The Glazed Tera Lamp in Indi...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary, Handmade, Table Lamp, Natural Rattan, White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amà, comes from the Catalan ''a mà'', which means ''handmade'', and is how this lamp is made. With hand-turned beech wood, solid brass details, and a domed shade, hand-woven in natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and Wood Modern Table Lamp by Studio Bookmark
Located in Austin, TX
Vera wood and brass table lamp. Hand forged and polished brass shade. Braided 6’ cord. Takes two S14 lightbulbs. This design, affectionately referred to as the "Mom and Pop...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Apollo Brushed Brass Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Brass Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, bl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Other, Brass

Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, black silk cables and metal. Availab...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Alabaster, Metal, Other

Apollo Freedom Green Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Freedom Green Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Other, Metal

Apollo Brushed Burnished Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Burnished Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Marble, black silk cables and bronze. Available in dif...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Other

Apollo Brushed Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Marble, black silk cables and bronze. Available in differe...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Other, Metal

Apollo Shiny Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Other

Apollo Copper Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Copper Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, black silk cables and copper. Available in diffe...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Other, Copper

Apollo Shiny Gold Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Gold Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, black silk cables and metal. Available...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Other

Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, black silk cables and metal. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Other

Apollo Bronze Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Bronze Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 74 cm. Materials: White alabaster, Nero Marquinia marble, black silk cables an...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze, Other

touch dimmable table lamp with colored Murano glass sphere, in stock
Located in Murano, IT
Contemporary, playful, and poetic are some of the adjectives that can be used to describe this table lamp, handmade in our family-owned furnace. Our lamps are composed of two handcra...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Perforated Galvanized Steel Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a concrete floor. Taking cues from the night sky in abstraction — and paying homage to traditional punched tin lighting...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hommage to Franz West, Woka Brass Table Lamp "Go West", Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Fits to the "House Mueller" pendant lamp designed by Adolf Loos in 1928 Material used is brass and hand blown glass. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additio...
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2010s Austrian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Transparent Ovale Table Lamp by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Chosen as one of Architectural Digest “best new lights, 2015”, Ovale is a table lamp of mouth blown Murano glass with mouth blown Murano white opaline glass shade mounted on gilded m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Cilla Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass with chromed brass fixture and transparent and opaline glass cylinders. The lamp was designed in 1993 by Carlo Moretti. 60 watt incandes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Bricola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Red and Coral Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with Murano glass column, coral/red transparent glass base, truncated cone-shaped fabric shade, and metal fixtures in polished chrome. The lamp was designed by Carlo Moret...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Cilla Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass with chromed brass fixture and transparent and opaline glass cylinders. The lamp was designed in 1993 by Carlo Moretti. 60 watt incandes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Rattan Table Lamp by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Rattan Table Lamp by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 52 x W 52 x H 71 cm. Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble and brass. This table lamp immediately transports us to...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bricola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Black/Red/Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with Murano glass column, black/red transparent glass base, truncated cone-shaped fabric shade, and metal fixtures in polished chrome. The lamp was designed by Carlo Moret...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Double Light Table Lamp "Hortensia"
Located in Milano, IT
This particular model of table lamp offers the combination of the backlit alabaster cylinder and the straw woven lampshade which creates a unique and inviting atmosphere and brings a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Black Ovale Table Lamp by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Chosen as one of Architectural Digest “best new lights, 2015”, Ovale is a table lamp of black mouth blown Murano glass and mouth blown Murano white opaline glass shade mounted on gil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Dynamite Table Lamp by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Dynamite Table Lamp by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 32 x W 35 x H 52 cm. Materials: White opal glass, rattan and plush. The d...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Snodo Contemporary Milk White Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
An adjustable table lamp in milk white Murano glass designed in 1978 by Carlo Moretti. Two x 60 watt incandescent bulbs, two x 42 watt ecolamp E27 socket.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Faro Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Grey/White Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A tall lamp with a Murano glass column, grey/white spiral transparent glass base, truncated cone-shaped fabric shade, and a metal fixture in polished chrome. The lamp was designed by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Bricola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Grey Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with Murano glass column, grey/white spiral transparent glass base, a truncated cone-shaped fabric shade, and metal fixtures in polished chrome. The lamp was designed by C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Faro Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Red/Black Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A tall lamp with a Murano glass column, red/black spiral transparent glass base, a truncated cone-shaped fabric shade, and metal fixtures in polished chrome. The lamp was designed by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Gru by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lamp with metal structure composed of natural waxed iron and slightly burnished brass. Circular lampshade in ivory colored shantung; brass details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Due Piastre by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lamp with structure consisting of two iron plates: one is decorated in gold leaf, the other in natural waxed iron. The plates are housed in a marble base (it is possible to choose po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Iron

Tea by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with base in brass or black Portoro marble, structure in semi-glossy brass casting, rectangular shade in ivory or black shantung with golden interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

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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