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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
FIN table lamp, Green Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Flute Narrow Shade Table Lamp, Green Finish, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_narrow Spearmint ​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

FIN Shade Table Lamp, Gold Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide light lava ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Reflective Black, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide Reflective Black ​ ​​Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dime...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method. The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Blue over Gray, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method. The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Orange Brown, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method. The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of Contemporary Coloured Lights, Baechae Series by Jungeun Hong, Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
BaeChae Series 2020 / 16x28x15(CM) / Table Lamp / Black Coated Metal, Acryl, Fabric, LED - Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting metho...
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2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades. Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Hand-painted Ceramic Vietnamese Dragonflies Origami Lamp by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A unique hand-painted ceramic table lamp meticulously crafted in Vietnam to the specifications of James Hicks. This lamp harmoniously blends modern 3D form with traditional Vietnames...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Artisan Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass and Brushed Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of pagliesco or straw color hand crafted Murano glass table lamps with fluted stem and hardware in a cobination of brushed and polished brass. Each lamp has a doub...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 31 x W 28 x H 38 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 25 x W 18 x H 36 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm Materials: Copper. 3 kg Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal. A pre-Hispanic smithing...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Pair of 'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamps with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères. Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Pair of 'Difforme' White Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères. Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs are in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères. Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of 'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shades (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cords and a 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). Bulbs (40w filament) included in your order. Great as side table lamps, desk lamps, or kitchen counter lamps.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

'Difforme' White Ceramic Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères. Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shade (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cord and a 3-w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Black Silk Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Thierry Dreyfus 'La Lampe B' for DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Thierry Dreyfus 'La Lampe B' for DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. Thierry Dreyfus has created a lamp designed to provide light up, of course, but even more, to l...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in ClassiC Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of 'Octogone' Walnut Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Octogone' walnut table lamps with parchment shades by DESIGN FRÈRES®. An attractive, understated combination of polished walnut geometric bases and European style parchment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Walnut, Parchment Paper

'Octogone' Walnut Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Octogone' walnut table lamp with parchment shade by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Attractive, understated combination of a polished walnut geometric base and European style parchment shade (no h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Walnut, Parchment Paper

Louis Poulsen Panthella 320 Table Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
About This Product The iconic Panthella Table Lamp is among Verner Panton's most popular designs, with its organic form that mirrors Panton's playful personality and design aesthetic...
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp, Green Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made copper green glaze. This ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp Aphrodite by Fantôme
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century sculptural table lamp Aphrodite by Fantôme Patinated bronze, Female character in extension Head incandescent bulb under copper mesh, Measures: H. 29.9’’ x ø 9.8’’ Numbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in New York, NY
About This Product In 2022, the prestigious Japanese design studio Nendo, led by founder Oki Sato presented the NJP Mini with Louis Poulsen. Nendo designed the first series of NJP lamps...
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Perforated Unlacquered Brass 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

Brass

Firmamento Milano Small White Servoluce Table Lamp by Park Associati
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Artifice for the “indirect transport of light”. Three disks interact on a vertical axis: the manual positioning of the middle one generates endless combinations of reflected light st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Green pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

RING Table Lamp art Rose Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity, bright as a diamond Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home! More than just a table lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Turquoise Silvered Glass Belt Antiqued Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method. Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Landini has created an elegant home coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

RING Standing Lamp art Sabrina ' s Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity, bright as a diamond Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home! More than just a floor lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

21st Century Pair of Original "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lemons, handmade. The bat-jour is handmade in velvet/yellow velvet. Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

21st Century Pair of Original "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of bananas, handmade. Matching yellow velvet shade included. Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

21st Century Pair of Original "Lavander" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lavender Ceramic Table Lamps Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lavender, handmade. Matching purple velvet shade included. Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm P...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid L’Escargot Lamp is the latest release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Concrete, Brass

21st Century Pair of Original "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of oranges, handmade. The lampshade has an orange motif. The lampshade is handmade in our own w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Alfredo Häberli Nox Wireless Lamp for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nox Design by Alfredo Häberli Distinctive to Nox is its wireless charging system with induction technology, enabling this sophisticated and highly versatile lamp to be used unplugged...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with speckled clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made matte finish white g...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Piccola Table Lamp in Tan by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Piccola is limited only by your imagination. Its soft pliable base is covered in supple Italian glove leather and can be tilted to any angle while its hand-spun aluminum shade floats...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lily Sculpted Floor Light in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A floor light conceived as a sculpture and presenting as a totem. Handmade out of 4 pieces of honed unfilled Navona Travertine with rounded edges that let through the light radiating...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Stone, Travertine, Marble, Onyx

Cosmos, Contemporary Table Lamp Brass, Wood, Led Lamp
Located in Roeselare, BE
This table lamp is made of brass, brushed inside and outside. The ring is covered with wood: padouk or multiplex berch. There are 2 led ball lamps E27 socket under the lampshade.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

21st Century Limited Edition Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme Patinated Bronze Female character in contortion Patinated brass reflector h. 37.4’’ x 13.8’’ Limited Editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Amorph Helix Table Lamp Solid Wood, Ebony Finish with Ivory Silk Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp made from MDF with cold metal finish. Color: White gold. Dimension base: 16" H x 7.5" L x 5.5" W Shade dimension: 10" H x 14" W. About Amorph: Amorph is a des...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade positioned at 45 degrees while elevated by an opaline glass globe diffusor that appea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Foscarini Lumiere Extra Large Table Lamp in Brown & 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Foscarini Lumiere Large Table Lamp in White and Black Chrome 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. In the turquoise, cherry red and warm w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Fiberglass

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Copper Lamp w/ Transparent Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base features a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Modern Stacked Tall Red White and Transparent Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Lucite table lamp in red, white and transparent Lucite pieces with Nickel Hardware. Wired for the U.S. and uses a regular or LED light bulb. The shade is not included. Measur...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Contemporary U Lamp with Geometric Arched Steel, Brass Sphere and Linen Shade
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' U lamp is inspired by architectural features such as archways and pediments. U lamps are composed of simple geometric forms, an arch, a sphere and ...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Gotham Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking Gotham lamp features oxidized ambrosia maple and bronze. Dimensions as shown in images: D 14 in. / H 14 in. Other Standard Size: Dimensions: D 14 in. / H 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

FLOS Spun T2 Halogen Table Lamp in Glossy White by Sebastian Wrong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Sebastian Wrong in 2003, the Spun Light-T table lamp reflects the best of modern manufacturing technology combined with elegance, craftsmanship, and dynamic fluid aesthet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, 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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