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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Metropolitan Table Lamp, Wood and Nickel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in New York, USA, the Lincoln square is famous for the performing arts that take place in a group of eclectic buildings that seem to create a dialogue with the centerpiece of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Vistosi Riflesso Table Lamp in Amber Transaprent Glass And Matt Copper 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Rina Table Lamp in White Murrina Glass And Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Rina is inspired by the dandelion, of which it recalls the pappus, thanks to the light texture of the surface, made with the traditional technique of murrine. It is available in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Kinetic Colors Table Lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinetic colors table lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Materials: plexiglass and dichroic film
Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 35 cm
Bijeli...
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Vistosi Jube Table Lamp in Crystal Transparent Glass And Matt Steel 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Jube Table Lamp in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Steel 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Metal Table Lamps by Jay Spectre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant pair of Monochromatic table lamps with a silver stripped ribbon and speckled black pattern. Height is 22 to top of the socket. In excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Natural White Calacatta Marble Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 30 x D 11 x H 35 cm
Materials: Calacatta Marble
This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney Australia.
The surface sconce in C...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 40 Ruby Silvered Glass Belt Antiqued Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY
The first one,
Audrey inspired the iconic
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant White Flower-Inspired Murano Glass Table Lamp Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Captivating White Flower-Inspired Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 21st Century Italy.
This remarkable table lamp, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, epitom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Tiffany” contemporary Table Lamp 23 Ruby Silk, Antique Brass, Silvered Glas
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY
The first one,
Audrey inspired the iconic
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pommer Table Lamp By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pommer table lamp features a satin anodized drum shade with a trumpet like interior. Warm white light radiates light from its core. LED bulbs are supplied and incandescent can be...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Modern Porcelain Lamps on Acrylic Bases with White Paper Shades
Located in Middleburg, VA
Elevate your interior with this sophisticated pair of modern table lamps, crafted from glazed porcelain in a soft celadon tone. Each lamp features a gracefully contoured silhouette i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Venini Balloton Table Light in Aquamarine with Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Balloton table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors and features an handmade blown glass body with fabric shade. Indoor use only.
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Unusual Textured Glass Cylinder Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual textured glass cylinder lamps with custom shades, circa 1980. Rewired with custom black silk shades. The transparent top piece of the columns lets the light through t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
John Hutton Murano Glass Lamp for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Highland, IN
This rare and striking lamp designed by John Hutton for Dongia was made with Seguso Murano glass using the Cordonato D'Oro technique with its clear glass decorated with captured bubb...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pao table lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Athens, Attiki
Pao table light by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993.
Matteo Thun’s work is driven by the search for sophistication and subtle irony, which makes him something of a design dandy.When it...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Lacquer
Italian Venetian Pair of Table Lamps, Gold 24-Karat Purple, 20th Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amazing, modern, Italian Venetian, pair of table lamps, blown Murano glass, gold 24-karat black, in a very unique design, mixing a baroque style in the main body of the table lamps, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lunar Table Lamp Grand Antique Brushed Brass
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Stellar Restored Pair of Iconic Brass Flame Lamps by Chapman, circa 1993
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored pair of large-scale lamps from a difficult to find series produced by Chapman, circa 1993. The stunning twisted solid brass form evokes a flame, mounted atop a ch...
Category
1990s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Iridescent Disc Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lamps from Italy made of Murano glass. This pair boasts beautiful iridescent glass discs along a brass stem. They have a brass base. The brass is finished with a bronze tone....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Organic Medium Sprout Table Lamp, Cherry Wood & Aluminum Foam, by Yonathan Moore
Located in New York, NY
Sprout Table Lamp by YONATHAN MOORE, Represented by Tuleste Factory
2023
Aluminum foam laminated with Plexiglass, cherry wood, polished aluminum disk
Small : 8" x 8" x 18.5"
Mediu...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Minimalist Gallotti and Radice Table Lights, Italy c1965
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Gallotti and Radice table lights.
There were three sizes of this model. These being the largest size.
Measures: Height. 65cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Polished Brass and Acrylic Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970s polished brass table lamps with acrylic bases and finials. All new brass hardware and newly re-wired. New vanilla linen shades.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Late 20th Century Pair of Sculptural Red Murano Art Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of modern sculptural table lamps fit almost any kind of environment and they are perfect for any bedroom side tables.
The mix of brass & red Murano glass with Murrina glass...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Black and Amber Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
These sleek and modern Murano glass table lamps have alternating solid black spheres with amber gold glass cylinders. The beautiful pair have thick round glass bases and show a very ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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). ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul Mayen for Habitat Aluminium Cylinder Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of modern, angled, aluminum cylinder lamps by Paul Mayen for Habitat which feature clean modern forms, origi...
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Black Industrial Table Lamp by Guillermo Capdevila Abate
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vintage industrial desk lamp is manufactured by the industrial designer Guillermo Capdevila Abatte. This sturdy swivel headlamp is ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Contemporary Floor Lamp 60 Champagne, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY
The first one,
Audrey inspired the iconic
Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps.
Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Opaline Glass Table Lamp Daruma by Asti for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Opaline glass Table lamp Daruma by Asti for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Table lamp mod. Daruma with round base. The rounded structure of the diffuser is made up of two hemisp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Beautiful and Large Eglomized Glass Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful eglomized glass pair of table lamp, in excellent condition
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mushroom, Table Lamp, Alpaca, Contemporary
Located in Roeselare, BE
This table lamp is made of alpaca (mixture of cupper, zinc, nickel). The base is in brass, foot in alpaca. Under the lampshade 2 e27 ball lamps.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Heavy Gilt Murano Glass Stem Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Gilt Murano glass stem lamp with custom silk shade in the style of Barovier. Gilt wood base. Restored and rewired with gold twist cord.
C...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Karl Springer "Sculpture Desk Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpture Desk Lamp" in polished chrome with brass accents and 2 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on side). This lamp is a tribute to Springer’s metic...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Roses on the Vine Table Lamps, Studio Job, Red & Green Crystal, Very Rare, Pair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of "Roses on the Vine" table lamps designed by Studio Job, Belgium, 2005. Red and green Swarovski crystals, gilt aluminum, and red parchment shade. These examples are from ...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Seagram Table Lamp, Nero Marquina & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Seagram table lamp receives the name of the first attempt at skyscraper construction by the modernist architect Mies van der Rohe.
Following th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Small Alabaster Conical Table Lamps with Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of two pieces of alabaster, a cone foot, topped with a globe diffusing the light.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Original Modern Van Teal Chrome and Stone Floor Lamps Fabric Cone Shades Pair
By Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of tall modern Van Teal chrome floor lamps with cylindrical white linen hardback shades. Sturdy mounted on a faux green, gray marbleized stone base.
In perfect working conditi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alma Table Lamp by Filippo Dini
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a captivating silhouette that superbly merges geometrical lines and luxurious materials, this exquisite table lamp by Filippo Dini displays a precious lampshade in black sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alma Table Lamp by Filippo Dini
Located in Milan, IT
This lamp explores the union of the natural world and technology. Its dark-brown leather-covered stem is topped off by horn detailing, whose natural veining adds a striking touch of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cilla Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass with chromed brass fixture and transparent and opaline glass cylinders. The lamp was designed in 1993 by Carlo Moretti.
60 watt incan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Venini Battery Lamp in Orange, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Aureliano Toso Vintage Murano White Swirled Glass Lamps with Glass Finials Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage Italian Murano Aureliano Toso white swirled glass lamps have chrome appointments and the original swirled glass fabulous Murano...
Category
1960s European Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Square Fabric Table Lamps on Wood Bases, Pair, Wired and Working
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Square Fabric Table Lamps on Wood Bases, Pair, Wired and Working
Offered for sale is a pair of fabric column table lamps on square stepped wooden bases. The lamps will...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bola Medium Table Sphere Lamp by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Bola sphere table series fuses an elegant blown opal glass sphere with a mirrored disc reflector in polished stainless steel to give the illusion of a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Minimalist Luxus Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Minimalist Scandinavian table lamp was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden in the 1960s.
This lamp is made of a chromed steel cylinder with rosewood detail...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Eolie Square Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Artisanal Tamo High Table Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Link Medium Clamp Table Lamp in Silver by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Link Medium Table Lamp in Silver by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the Classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a Dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Graphic Pair of Large-Scale Hand-Painted Ceramic Vessels as Custom-Made Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of large-scale hand-painted ceramic vessels as custom-made lamps. Tall, elegant form with dramatic graphic motif; accents in polished nickel and Lucite. Custom-made...
Category
1990s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
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.