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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
THE NATURAL LIGHT Blanche Table Lamp Ceramic & Lucite
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Lucite

1978, Lucite Geometric Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Geometric Lucite table lamp. Stacked heavy Lucite with chrome rivets. Newly rewired with chrome double socket. Takes two standard bulbs. M...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Taccia Table Lamp by Achille & Pier G. Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Table lamp model Taccia, which was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. The lamp rests on a fluted round base, on which the large glass shade with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Giuliana Gramigna, Otero, Table Lamp, 1979
Located in Paris, FR
Giuliana Gramigna Otero A table lamp with a half-spherical white lacquered shade issuing a transparent-beaded fringe, on a cylindrical central stem, on a flat round terrace. P...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Sculptural Acrylic Table Lamps by Rembrandt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare set of 1970s table lamps by Rembrandt Lamp feature leaf-shaped shafts elegantly rendered in ivory-toned acrylic. The acrylic envelops the brass base and black painted spine...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Ceramic table lamp by Albert Thiry, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lamp by Albert Thiry , France, 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

Lacquered Wood and Brass Table Lamp in the Style of Steve Chase / Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted off-white colored lacquered solid wood sculptural table lamp with matching original finial and brass accent, topped with a parchment sand toned linen shade. A hea...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamp Metal Glass, 1979, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Frattini table lamp metal glass, 1979, Italy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Modern Handmade Ceramic Wave Form Table Lamp in Earthy Neutral Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Kuwait Lamp Mini in Dondo, earthy brown, is our classic timeless design, developed with digital precision and hand crafted with unique custom glazes. The ceramic body is hand-cra...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Tangerine Murano Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Torpedo shaped Murano glass lamp in a vibrant Tangerine color, with a satin brass base and socket. Rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Foscarini Lumiere Large Table Lamp in Warm White and Black Chrome
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

Pair of Artisan Murano Aquamarine Brass Block Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Gorgeous pair of aquamarine & satin clear block lamps in a brushed brass finish. Electrified to US code with UL approved parts, hardware in polished brass with pull chains and an on...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier "A Stelle" Large, Rare, Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and early Murano lamp by the well known artist Ercole Barovier. The glass alone measures approximate, 16" high and 9" diameter. The silver plate base and top shows pat...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Italian White Adjustable Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cool 1970s adjustable white table lamp or desk lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. The lamp has been newly rewired with a on line full range dimmer control. The lamp takes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

'Andalucia' Bronze sculptural table lamps, pair
Located in London, GB
'Andalucia' stunning duo of sculptural bronze table lamps , meticulously sculpted and handcrafted to embody the essence of Flamenco dance. Inspired by the artist and designer's Spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Blue Grey Crackle Glazed Lamp by Paul Hanson
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic stylized ginger jar form ceramic lamp in a soft blue/grey crackle glaze on satin nickel bases by Paul Hanson Lighting, New York.
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Floor Model Afo Table Lamp by Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
Table and reading lamp with the structure in solid polished pau Ferro and brushed nickel-plated metal protection. In Afo the static concept is completely overcome by the directional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Floor Model Afo Table Lamp by Chi Wing Lo
Floor Model Afo Table Lamp by Chi Wing Lo
$3,762 Sale Price / item
19% Off
Lladró Mademoiselle Elisabeth Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Table lamp with a handmade design in brightly colored porcelain and floral decorations with a light. The Mademoiselle collection is inspired by Lladró's romantic ladies...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Silver Star Ship To Mars Table Lamp by Studio Job, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The V-2 rocket from World War II became an icon in the 1950's a symbol of futuristic technology and the American space program. It became iconic with children as the rocket that took the character Tin...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Bubbly Botryoidal Ceramic Table Lamp in Cream Custom Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our bubbly lamp is digitally grown to imitate the fractal growth of botryoidal crystals in Nature. Hand crafted by artisans in Peru with unique custom glaz...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Large Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The table lamp LAlampada belongs to the "essentials" collection of the Tuscan company, together with ILtavolo, LApanca e ILletto - pieces of recognizable shapes, giving the highest level of customization. The table version of LAlampada by Lapo Ciatti makes no exception, a metal lamp and a diffuser of spherical shape, in metal or aluminum depending on the finishing. A lighting system that combines tradition and modernity, easy to locate on bedside furnitures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Moooi Pet Noot Noot Penguin Table Lamp in Matt White Glass with Golden Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uhuh, Purr & Noot Noot (owl, rabbit & penguin) are a series of table lamps by Marcel Wanders with their very own personalities and characteristics. Rounded, endearing and elegant, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Blue and Black Millefiori Table Lamp with Glass Lamp Shade, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Table lamp standing on a round black metal base with a large bell-shaped glass shade in blue, made in Millefiori technique. For the electrification we assume no liability and no warr...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Glass Base, Silk Lampshade, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Glass Base, Silk Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. The c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Stunning Modern Pair of Marble & Stainless Steel Cube Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of sculptural modern table lamps having stacked square white marble cubes with stainless steel. 3 way bulb, no shades.
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Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Riva Ceramic Table Lamp by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Riva ceramic table lamp by Arianna De Luca Dimensions: Height 30 x diameter 10 cm Cable length: 1.5 m Materials: Ceramic Riva table lamp is part of t...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Kong XS, Gorilla Violet / Purple Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Velvet

Dark Bronze Tree Floor Lamp by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Dark Bronze Tree Floor Lamp by Elan Atelier Tree lamp is made from a solid cast bronze base in our dark finish. The lamp was inspired by Classi...
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2010s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brass Soaring Duck Table Lamp
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely cast brass and mahogany table lamp, the body of a cast polished brass branch with two verdigris brass flying ducks, mounted on a mahogany base an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Sequoia Wood Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large sandblasted Sequoia lamp. Handcrafted and turned solid English sequoia (a redwood related to cypress). Chrome or brass electrical fittings to your requirements. Dimensions may...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cypress

Tommaso Barbi Modernist Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Tommaso Barbi modernist brass table lamp. Patinated brass, rewired with two candelabra sockets.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Biomorphic Abstract Sculptural Glass Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Clear glass biomorphic abstract sculptural lamp by Aerin Cannes. Highly unusual and elegant high style modern lamp for any decor. Exposed wiring. OA height to top of harp 30.5".
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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pierre Disderot Paris 1980 Pair of Aerodynamic Desk Lamps in Nickel Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of desk lamps designed by Pierre Disderot. Beautiful aerodynamic modern pair of desk lamps, created in Paris France by the company of Pierre Disderot, back in the 1980. These...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Kartell Taj Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taj, more than a lamp, is a three-dimensional manifestation, a luminous sculpture, a presence as much at home on our desk as on another piece of furniture. Although it is a table lam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Onfale Grande Lamp, Vistosi for Artemide
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Onfale is a project from 1978 by Luciano Vistosi, it has a body and diffuser in opaline blown glass and Transparent crystal edge added. Luciano Vistosi approached glass and discovere...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Hansen Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of polish brass and clear glass table lamps design by Hansen Lamps New York and made in Spain by Metalarte. The lamps show minor wear consistent with age (see detai...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Crystal and Porcelain Table Lamps
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pair of Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Crystal and Porcelain Table Lamps Introducing the stunning Lilies of the Valley table lamp from the famous Alexander's Collection. This exquisite lamp features a base of engraved crystal, giving it a luxurious and elegant appearance. The delicate lilies of the valley are made of high-quality porcelain, with 14K gold detailing and artificial pearls, creating a truly breathtaking and unique design. This lamp is sure to make a statement in any room and will add a touch of sophistication to your home decor. Whether as a decorative piece or as a functional source of light, the Lilies of the Valley table lamp is a must-have for anyone who appreciates beauty and fine craftsmanship. The design follows a signature brand design made for area rugs and marble mosaic by Alexander Anisimov...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
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1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

PoPuP Portable Table Lamp by Davide Groppi in White with Light and Music
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
PoPuP / Portable Table Lamp by Davide Groppi Light*Music*Wireless. Created to give you both light and music any place, at any time. PoPuP accompanies you during your unforgettable ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Chapeau V Table Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined and elegant lamp, capable of changing personality thanks to the hat it wears: three personalities, three atmospheres of light, three different ways of furnishing. Vernished...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Italian Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Half Moon Italian Modernist table lamps. Segmented front shades with three types of alabaster mounted on a patinated metal base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Green and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian Murano glass table lamps. These fantastic lamps were handmade on the island of Murano In the studio of artist and designer Alberto Dona. Each lamp features mirrored glass fused...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Green and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Green and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
$4,690 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Luci Milano Table Lamp, 1980s Pop Design, Memphis Style, Italian Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Memphis Style Lamp - 1980s Pop Design - Decorative Table Lamp Vintage 1980s table lamp by Luci Milano, with a cone-shaped base and a slender adjustable arm. Finished in black, it ha...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp attributed to Walter Von Nessen. Two sockets. One bulb switch or two.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Platea table lamp, Leonardo Ferrari and Franco Mazzucchelli, Artemide
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Platea Table Lamp by Leonardo Ferrari and Franco Mazzucchelli for Artemide stands out for its contemporary design and elegant lines. Made of glass and painted metal, this lamp of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Monolith Brass Sculpted Table Lamp by Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith Brass Sculpted Table Lamp by Paul Matter. Dimensions: H 419 mm x D 203.2 mm. Materials: Brass Weight: 3 Kg Lamping: 1 type E14 base, 3W - 5W led, warm white. CE certified, v...
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2010s Indian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tall Toria Table Lamp in Gold Dusted Bronze by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Illuminate your space with sophisticated radiance through our exceptional Toria Table Lamp, where artisanal craftsmanship meets contemporary luxury lighting design. The Toria Table L...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

Red Enamel Desk Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite art deco enameled desk or table lamp in the style of Gilbert Rohde, c.1930s. The lamp features a red enameled cylindrical pivoting shade. The brass curved stem of the lamp con...
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1930s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Murano Glass Blue “Tormalina” Slab Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass blue “tormalina” slab lamps with beautiful brushed brass structure. We love the hand blown slab glass elements in both a frosted clear and frost...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tizio Classic Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per lamp. A display of aesthetic and functional balance, Tizio remains a modern design marvel. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Zinc

Contemporary Pair of Travertine Lamps, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Travertine Lamps, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Italian Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Balloon Table Lamp Sconce Yves Christin, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern vintage pink plastic balloon table lamp or sconce or wall lighting by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s, Italy. A stunning table lamp...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Pair of Modern Style Rock Crystal Smooth Ball Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of Modern style hand carved and hand-polished fine quality rock crystal smooth ball lamps with carved rock crystal pulls and finials. Shades not ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal

Lamp By Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie lampe à emaux jaune, gros et Noir par Peter et Denise Orlando.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Bronze

Design Table Lamp with Murano Glass Shade, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Eye-catching design lamp with chrome-plated base and murano glass shade. Very good original condition. 1x40W, E12-E14 bulb. US plug adapter inclu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Modern Robin Table Lamps, Stainless, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Robin Table Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The luxurious modern table lamp Robin creates a subliminal ambience for extraordinary l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mathieu Matégot, Java Table Lamp, 1954
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare yellow Java lamp designed by Mathieu Mategot in 1954. Featuring his signature perforated metal shade and delicate, curved design.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

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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