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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Brass Globe Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass globe table lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25 x W 13.5 Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass, black marble Our minimal table lamp h...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

21st Century Maya Table Lamp in Brass by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Maya Table Lamp with brass structure in gold finishing. Shades in shantung silk col. cedar.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of French Modern Serge Roche Style Wood & Plaster Inverted Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Modern Serge Roche-style wood and plaster inverted column lamps  A beautiful pair of French Modern lamps in the style of the renowned mid-century designer Serge Roche...
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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury AM/AS Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1969
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury AM/AS table lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1969.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamp, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Paco Ponte table lamps. Very decorative. Made with bisque ceramic. Signed by the designer. Circa 2022, Spain. Very good condition. Paco Ponte ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tubetop 14 Table Lamp in White and Clear by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Polyester

Italian Model Fortebraccio D33 Table Lamp by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Luceplan based on a design by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto. An elegant design with high flexibility. The lamp impresses with its fu...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Danish Modern Le Klint & Kähler Ceramics Table Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A ceramic table lamp handmade by Kähler for Le Klint in the 1960s. It is attributed to and most likely designed by Esben Klint (1915-1969). The lamp is made of unglazed ceramic wrapped with cane giving it stylish and warm look. The shade is a new hand-folded shade by Le Klint. The condition of the lamp base is close to perfect with only very small knicks in the cane and a few marks on the white shade-holder. It comes with a new brown twisted fabric...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Plastic

“Pagodina” Contemporary Wall Lamp, gold color, brass Silvered Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA The inner peace For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundation of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Silhouette Table Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A sculptural table lamp with an asymmetrical idiom, designed in the 1950s by the internationally renowned lighting designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen. With its elegant structure, the Silhouette provides excellent indirect light, a characteristic of other iconic lamps of the era. The Silhouette table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Ghidini 1961 Flamingo Table Lamp in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant lamp where the light is projected through four adjustable flaps and the Minimalist structure in steel is evocative of a flamingo's leg. The golden finish will brighten u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

21st Century Logo Table Lamp with Ivory Shade by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Logo Table lamp with cast brass structure with RC logo in gold color. Ivory fabric shade.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mazzega Lampara LT 365 da tavolo Table Lamp Sculpture, Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mazzega Lampara LT 365 da tavolo Table Lamp Sculpture, Circa 1970 Offered for sale is a Mazzega Company Italian lamp - Lampara LT 365 da tavolo - from circa 1970. The lamp feature...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fuoco Table Lamp by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Italy, 2000s.
Located in Lille, FR
Fuoco Lamp by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Signed and Boxed
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Pair of Donghia Stacked Carrera Marble Column Lamps, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Donghia Stacked Carrera Marble Column Lamps, Circa 1980s A pair of Donghia Stacked Carrera Marble Column Lamps, dating from the 1980s. These postmodern columns are composed ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

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

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble, Onyx

Murano Smoked Glass and Brass Modern Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modern lamps made with brass structures and smoked Murano glass elements. Each piece has hand-blown circular pieces of smoked glass stacked around a brass center. They have b...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Table Lamp Adrian Cruz Dilmos Colourful Resin Handcrafted
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the Renaissance floor plans of the villas, the Bulbe is erected by two plates in crystal resin, displaying a weightless balancing act. The pedestal can be made in resin o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Resin

Monumental Pair George Kovacs Chromed Steel "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, C. 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial pair reflective Chrome Plated Steel George Kovacs Table Lamps. Featuring a slim, three foot, rectangular and heavy Chrome plated steel column on rectangular base. Small ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Bronze Soho Table Lamp by Elan Atelier (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
One table lamps available now at the Elan Atelier NYC showroom, ready to be ship. The Soho is a handsome fellow, stout and reliable, but with a softer sensuous side. Description/ C...
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2010s European Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray W/24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with this pair of Modernist Murano Glass Table Lamps in Flint Gray with 24K Gold Flecks. Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamps in pink hand-blown murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the original boxe...
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

French Important Ceramic Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lamps from Vallauris in the South of France. The lamps are textured with a silvery grey finish. Shades are included. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in Grass Green by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

“Pagodina” Wireless Contemporary TableLamp, turquoise, laquered, Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA Leaning toward inner peace For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of 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 i...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

Tubetop Table Lamp in Yellow by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Polyester

Henry Holland Studio Edison Blue & White Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Edison table lamp is elegant and refined, he takes up little real estate on your table, sideboard, or desk but he still proudly, lights up any sp...
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2010s English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Phaos Table Lamps by Adeline Delesalle
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Phaos ceramic table lamps made by the french contemporary artist Adeline Delesalle. Rectangular shaped with decors on all four faces Artist's signature on the back. New la...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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 piece was inspired by seashells and smooth stones...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni Trepiù Table Lamps for Stilnovo, 1972
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni 'Sistema Trepiù' table lamps for Stilnovo, Italy, 1972. Signed Stilnovo.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Pair of Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signal table lamp is familiar, yet futuristic. From beneath it’s spun metal shade LEDs cast a warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. Wi...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Bamboo Table Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian coast. A fully articulated cousin to the original Lion’s Paw Lamp...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hoodie Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
With opal glass and whimsical frame, HOODIE Table Lamp embodies an elf-like adventurer who is ready to brave the world and embark on its next adventure. HOODIE Table Lamp comes equipped with a splendid rotatable shade that allows you to adjust the light to that perfect direction. As a rechargeable light...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Contemporary Blackened Bronze Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 35 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney Aus...
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2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Scudo Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with three rod base in polished chrome and flat vertical hand made shade in transparent and polished Murano crystal using the "mano volante" or free hand technique. 75 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Chrome

Phenomenal Pair of Custom-Made Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of blown Murano vessels as custom-made lamps. Fabulous form with a stunning range of color. These pieces have been painstakingly built using components of only th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Curtis Jere "Pair of Herons" Chrome & Cast Aluminum Table Lamp, circa 1980
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Curtis Jere chrome plate "Herons" table lamp, circa 1980. Shore birds. Marsh birds. Coastal birds. Featuring a tubular domed Chrome plated stem, p...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Piccola Table Lamp in Red 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

Rare Large German Pottery Table Lamp by Hutschenreuther Le Lion – 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare German Pottery Table Lamp by Hutschenreuther Le Lion – 1960s This striking ceramic table lamp is a stunning example of the expressive and artistic style of the 1960s. Created b...
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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric, Rope

Pair of Geometric Stacked Murano Glass Block Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Modern style table lamps with a distinctive geometric design featuring vertically stacked rectangular and sqaure, translucent smoke and amber color Murano glass blocks. A black oval ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Milo Baughman Style Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking lamp! It is a modern Milo Baughman style burl table lamp. It is unmarked and in very good condition. The shade is as well.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Nessen Table Lamps, NY, Stainless Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Nessen table lamps. Stainless steel legs and shaft covered in what seems to be leather. Shades will be replaced by seller as the original ones are dirty. Four in total avai...
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Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Small Munega Table Lamp in White by Luciano Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of blown glass, freehand-modelled lamps that create an iconic Vistosi shape. Specifications: Light source: E12 No of bulbs: 1×40W E12 Dimmer: DIM 4.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Brass with Bamboo Decor.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in patinated brass with bamboo decor. Pair of table lamps with bamboo-inspired legs finished in patinated brass. The metal shade emits a soft glow. Perfect for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Small Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A pair of alabaster table lamps featuring a base that supports a single light source, topped with another softly curved element. The overall design resembles the shape of a mushroom.
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Blue ‘Me’ Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Blue Matte Finish Lamp with Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. If you woul...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

Vistosi Riflesso Table Lamp in Crystal Transaprent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
In the Riflesso collection the simplicity and lightness of glass become the main features with three different sinuous shapes. The silhouettes of the diffuser are enhanced by the LED...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Pair of Tall Modern Polished Chrome 1980s Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Stunning pair of modern turned chrome table lamps. The lamps measure 33.5 to the top of the shade, and 23.5 from the base to the socket, three way switch up to 150 watts.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Draped Plaster Lamp, Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century plaster table lamp in the John Dickinson style of the 1970s. Draped and knotted, unique lamp appears sculptural in design and with it's flowing form it is reminiscent of...
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Black and White Lamp. Featuring a weighted rectangular Black enameled metal base, Black tubular stem and newly replaced White Frosted globe glass sh...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Ralph Lauren Silver Table Lamp
Located in Basildon, London
This silver table lamp by Ralph Lauren, crafted in 2015, offers a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. The sleek metal design adds a touch of sophistication. Ideal for contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Ralph Lauren Silver Table Lamp
Ralph Lauren Silver Table Lamp
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Set of 4 Kartell Taj Mini Table Lamps in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Taj curved mini table lamps in crystal. Voltage: 24V dc. Adaptable for other countries. Integrated LED. Kelvins: 2700k. Bulb type: 2.8W LED.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Modern to Postmodern Helix Spiral Stacked Lucite Bauer Co Table Lamp w Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Modern to Postmodern Helix spiral stacked Lucite table lamp by Bauer Co. Inc. with a new tall narrow espresso fabric hardback lined drum shade. Beautiful condition, keeping ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Sketched Lamp S
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Sketched is a collection of design furniture inspired by his passion for abstract expressionist paintings. The workshop is where Joost engages with the experience of designing as an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Sketched Lamp S
$1,491 / item
Table Lamp Polished Champagne or Chrome Finish Murano Glass Spheres Customizable
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful whimsical sculptural table lamp titled 'Horse and Boy' is hand crafted, molded and cast. The intricate design features a boy and his hors...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Brass Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom, adjustable in both height and angle. Switch located on the base.  
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1940s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Jube Table Lamp in Burned Earth Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Svend Åge Holm Sørensen Table Lamp in Blue Opaline Glass For Kastrup Glasværk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Table lamp in blue opaline glass with brass mounted base and top. Design: Svend Åge Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) for Kastrup Glasværk circa 1960. Perfect condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Table Lamps

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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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