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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 8
Foscarini Bridge 1 Table Lamp by Francesco Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bridge table lamp is a sculptural representation of the apparent simplicity that often lurks inside a good design. The concept is based on a natural, instinctive gesture, almost ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White 'Bilboquet' Stoneware Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white 'Bilboquet' stoneware lamps by Design Frères. Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 18 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamps plus the shades (as pictured). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Parchment Paper

Pair of Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamps - white and green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, pair of ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies, with white underglaze and coppery green glaze. This piece was inspired by seashells and smooth stones collected from the beach on trips to New England. About 17 inches tall with linen shade, unfinished and brushed brass hardware, with a blue braided cord...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lumina Gold Brushed Flo Desk Lamp by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
Flo Desk Gold Daphine and Flo, two of our most important icons, are now enriched with a new special semi-gloss brushed “yellow Gold” finish, which lends them uniqueness and prestige...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Verdigris, Brass, Alabaster by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
BAR is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Alabaster base, verdigris patina, and column, supporting a brass dome. Every piece is made to order which allows us to create variations in d...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
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

Pair of Black Lotus Table Lamps by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of black lotus table lamps by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 cm Materials: Blown glass + metal Colours: Pink, sage green, petrol green, light grey or black base + transpa...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White 'Bilboquet' Stoneware Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White 'Bilboquet' stoneware lamp by Design Frères. Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 18 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamp plus the shade (as pictured). The lamp ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Parchment Paper

Contemporary Italian Table Lamp "Funghetto" with Alabaster Lampshade
Located in Milano, IT
The compact size of this table lamp makes it a perfect choice for smaller spaces or as an accent piece on bedside tables or wall cabinets. Despite its small size, the lamp's design is visually striking and impactful, with the veins of the natural materials taking center stage. The semi-spherical alabaster lampshade and conical satin brass base are available in two versions, alternating between alabaster and satin brass. This allows for a degree of customization and personalization, so that the lamp can be tailored to suit individual preferences and interior styles. The use of natural materials such as alabaster and brass lends a sense of warmth and authenticity to the lamp, while also providing a visual and tactile contrast. The natural veins and patterns of the alabaster are accentuated by the lamp's design, creating a unique and eye-catching effect. Overall, this compact table...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

West Lamp Pair, Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Glazed, White, Green, Red Clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a coppery green handmade glaze in contr...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Banjo Lamp Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Floor lamp or low table lamp made of printed polycarbonate, wooden handle of a banjo and wooden base. The button above serves as the switch. With globe...
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood

Murano Opalina and Gold Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of hand-blown Murano glass table lamps with "polvera d'oro," 23-karat gold flecks, fused over opalina glass. Height to the top of the glass is 19.5 in. Rewired for the U...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cobalt Blue Italian Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of superb Murano cobalt blue handblown glass lamps. These lamps have been made in the “Sommerso” technique. They have been rewired professionally to US standards. The height to ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Laurameroni "Ada" Table Lamp in Alabaster and Brass by Cesare Arosio
Located in Monza, IT
Sculptural table lamp with Alabaster base and burnished brass lampshade. Polyhedral base with a satin brass side and lampshade with a rounded shape and an unusual cutting detail. FI...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Alby Polished White Nickel Small Table with Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Alby polished white nickel small table with lamp by Mason Editions Design: Matteo Fiorini Dimensions: Ø.40 x 50 cm Materials: Blown glass and nic...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 23 Powder Silk, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen Panthella 250 Table Lamp in Orange by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is famous for his inspirational and colorful personality. A unique person with a special sense for color, shape, light function and space. Over the course o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glustin Luminaires Asymmetrical Brass Table Lamp with Alabaster Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Table lamp version of our popular floor lamp, asymmetrical brass foot in black nickel satin finish holding a single alabaster globe. Designed by Glustin Luminaires Price displa...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Brushed Aluminum Pyramid Mount Lamp by Lesser Miracle
By Lesser Miracle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pyramid Mount lamp is an oversized, minimalist metal lamp derived from an unrealized series of sound and light installations intended to populate a queer Futurist ravescape. It's...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Catkin Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut catkin table light by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: diameter 5.5" x height 10". Materials: solid wood, hardwax oil. Hand-blown glass. LED lightbulbs. Cloth-covered powder cor...
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2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

The Semaphore Lamp. Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses
Located in São Paulo, SP
Developed in collaboration with Cristaleria Nacional, the Farol lamp is crafted from solid jequitibá wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic sign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Contemporary Table Lamp - Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Table Lamp - Soniah by Victoriya Yakusha for Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: upcycled steel, flax rubber, wood chips, cellulose, and clay all with biopolymer cover Dimensions: H 50 x W 31 x L 17 cm Cable length: 3m On/off cord switch Glass lamp plafond 1 x E26/27 LED Bulb max 60W, non dimmable Available in 6 colours. Please refer to the color card in the image section. All Faina lamps...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Modern Italian Table Lamp "Tommy Wireless" - Light Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
The Tommy wireless table lamp by MATLIGHT Milano is a versatile and functional led light that is designed for use on a table, whether it be in a residential or commercial setting. It...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Bronze Moon Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon table lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Bronze base with hand-blown bronze tinted glass shade and opal diffuser Dimensions: 24 x H 33 cm All our lamps can be wired according to e...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Kartell Mini Geen-A Lamp in Bronze by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude, while the clean shape – free from showy tech features – has a familiar yet intriguing effect. The piece consists of a base, a lightshade, three LED bulbs, a stem and a handle for easy transportation, while three matt-finish colours are available: white, black and brick. This is a simple lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tall Black Marquina Marble Mayfair Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall black marquina marble mayfair table lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Polished black marquina marble base with satin brass and white linen shade Dimensions: 38 x H 72 cm All our ...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied details which gives it a hand crafted aesthetic. The terracotta base is finished in...
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze Moon Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Large bronze moon table lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Bronze base with hand-blown bronze tinted glass shade and opal diffuser Dimensions: 28 x H 35 cm All our lamps can be wired a...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Pinecone" Small Table Lamp Designed by Paola Navone for Fontanaarte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a large table lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by FontanaArte, with a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass, a metal cage with nickel or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tall Calacatta Viola Marble Mayfair Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Calacatta Viola marble mayfair table lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Polished calacatta viola marble base with bronze and white linen shade Dimensions: 38 x H 72 cm All our lam...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Calacatta Viola Marble Mayfair Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Viola Marble Mayfair Table Lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Polished calacatta viola marble base with bronze and white linen shade Dimensions: 29 x H 66 cm All our lamps ca...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Black Marquina Marble Mayfair Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Marquina marble Mayfair table lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: Polished black Marquina marble base with satin brass and white linen shade Dimensions: 29 x H 66 cm All our lamps...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oak Catkin Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Catkin table light by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 5.5" x Height 10" Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax Oil. Hand-blown glass. LED lightbulbs. Cloth-covered powder cord. Co...
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2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Alpine Mahogany Table Lamp by Astraeus Clarke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born of nostalgia, the Alpine Lamp echoes natural forms and mountainous contours. The natural wooden base grounds the piece in earthy materials, evoking th...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Flare Table Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Flare table lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 19 x W 20.5 x H 44 cm Materials: Varnished brass. Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions and finishes may vary slightly ...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oak Junction Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak junction table light by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: 10.5" x H 17". Materials: solid wood, hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and walnut. Metal...
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2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bourrelet Ceramic Table Lamp by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bourrelet ceramic table lamp by Helder Barbosa Materials: painted ceramic Dimensions: 28 x 17 cm Measure: diameter: 9.5 cm   All our lamps can be wired according to each co...
Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mini Lorimer - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, woven shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies that celebrate the texture of unglazed ceramic....
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Art Deco Space Table Lamp Orange and Blue Metal by Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Space table lamp presents the unmistakable features of the designer Sergio Prieto. In this piece we see the fusion between metallic tubes, brass and glass, impregnated with geometry that report us to a painting by Miró...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bourrelet Ceramic Table Lamp by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bourrelet ceramic table lamp by Helder Barbosa Materials: painted ceramic Dimensions: 28 x1 7 cm Diam : 9.5 cm Different colors available All our lamps can be wired accordin...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Walnut Junction Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut junction table light by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 10.5" x H 17" Materials: Solid wood, Hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, white oak, and walnut. Metal...
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2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brass and Marble Contemporary-Modern Table Lamp Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted table lamp model "KYLE tavolo", made in brass and provided with a best-quality marble base; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-conte...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Orange Stratos Capsule Table Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Stratos capsule table light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 15 x H 22 cm Materials: Aluminum, Glass. Also available: Different colours available Different shapes of capsu...
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2010s Czech Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Contemporary Linen Table Lamp
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Arte Povera is a table lamp made of repurposed linen from remains of fabric from other pieces that are also created and produced by Cristiana Bertolucci Estúdio...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen

Bourrelet Ceramic Table Lamp by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bourrelet ceramic table lamp by Helder Barbosa Materials: Painted ceramic Dimensions: 28 x 17 cm Diameter: 9.5 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sol...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

OLO Ring Portable Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Material: steel, PP Color: champagne gold shade + matt black shiny black shade + matt black coral orange shade + matt black olive green shade + champagne gold Light Source...
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2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

“Sunshine” Contemporary Table Lamp 44, Kyoto Washi, Silk, Bamboo Brass, Raffia
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE A delicate Kioto’s garden shines from a glass-star theca Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 20 L X 20 D X 52 H cm Materials: Copper Plated Steel, African Mahogany Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Other

Rock Crystal Table Lamp by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant table lamp in brass and rock crystal. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023. (Dimensions specified with lampshade but the lampshade isn't included).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 42 L X 38 D X 83 H cm Materials: Handmade Ceramic, Brass, Raffia Shade Founded by South Africans and li...
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Artisan Pair of Murano Sommerso Emerald Glass Table Lamps, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of hand-blown Murano sommerso emerald and clear glass table lamps with brass fittings. Italy. These lamps are available in different glass colors by special order. Plea...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Etty Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Etty lamp by Imperfettolab 2015 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: Ø 50 X 15 cm Materials: fibreglass Available in other sizes. A lamp that, like a moon high in the sky or...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Bourrelet Ceramic Table Lamp by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bourrelet ceramic table lamp by Helder Barbosa Materials: Painted Ceramic Dimensions: 28 x 17 cm Diameter: 9.5 cm   All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Sculptural Lamp in Plaster and Wax Handmade
Located in London, GB
The "Tubulures" collection is a fantastical repertoire of tubular furniture pieces. These sculptural objects are produced from semi-industrial matters, twisted, and covered with colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Green Stratos Capsule Table Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green stratos capsule table light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 15 x H 22 cm Materials: Aluminum, glass. Also available: Different colours available. Different shapes of capsu...
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2010s Czech Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Green Stratos Capsule Table Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green stratos capsule table light by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 15 x H 22 cm Materials: aluminum, glass. Also available: different colours available. Different shape...
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2010s Czech Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Fontana Arte "Setareh" Table Lamp Designed by Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a table lamp, designed by Francesco Librizzi and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a structure in gold or chromed metal and a sphere in white satin blown glass. The suspended version comes bare or with a white or black lampshade or a metal disc. In the table version the base is in gray or red mineral...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold, Chrome

Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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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