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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pepe Mendoza, Freeform, bronze and enamel lamps …a pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of bronze and inlaid enamel lamps in wonderful turquoise and blue hues.. the lamps are in original condition and depending on taste, somebody may want to polish the bronze. The lamps show beautifully and when lit the light enhances the color and shape .. creating a modernist form that is very appealing. Please refer to the photos for the stamped signature on both lamps. We believe the lamps have their original sockets … They have been rewired in a nice French wiring...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze, Enamel

Brown and large ceramic stoneware table or floor lamp designed by Accolay 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay French brown ceramic table lamp. Elegant stoneware brown color. Original perfect conditions. Electric system is new and ok. Sold without lamp shade. Ceramic dimension :...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Danish Modern Le Klint oak wood table lamp, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
An oak wood table lamp in excellent vintage condition designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint. It has a beautiful dark patina and is rare piece for a beautiful space. * An da...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic, Oak

A pair Of Large Glass And Patinated Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of large scale table lamps in Bronze patinated brass and bottle green glass. Newly re wired with silk flex and inline switch. Off white new silk shades included. Imported from...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

548, Modern design desk lamp for office with marble base
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
A modern lamp with a block base of Marble (Type of photo Porter Black). Structure made by metal.Varnished iron sheet lampshade. Glass diffuser. LED light. Perfect for office or home workplace, It gives off a warm and delicate light.
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

“Pagodina” Contemporary Wall Lamp, jade color, brass Silvered 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

Daisy contemporary Table Lamp 44 champagne Silk, silvered necklace Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
DAISY The Contemporary-Renaissance Lady For more than 22 years we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

The Insulator Table Lamp in polished stainless and clear glass by NOVOCASTRIAN
Located in Washington, GB
Inspired by our founder Richy's endless train journeys up and down Britain's East Coast mainline, by the rhythmic lattice of the overhead power lines, and by the intriguing saucer-li...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

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

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

Swedish White Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s Swedish hand blown white glass with abstract design on both sides table lamp by Michael Band for Holmgaard Newly rewired with new polish chrome hardware and new l...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Powder Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, 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 exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cylindrical Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of a single cylindrical piece of alabaster with notch decors all over.
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster

"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Red lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Modernist Handblown Murano Translucent Glass Uplights w/ 24kt Yellow Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of uplights were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature billowin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

Pair of Mid Century Tall Rembrandt Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of slender lamps in brass and enameled metal. Simple and elegant in their minimalist design. Opaque glass shades diffuse light and support larger shade. In excellent vintage con...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam Lee Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam Lee Group, USA, circa 1990s A pair of captivating Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Table Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam L...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Lacquer

"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Tree lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Val Saint Lambert Table Light Twisted Base With Lampshade In Silk Color Cinnamon
Located in Hamburg, DE
This beautiful Table Light Has A twisted Base In White Crystal From Val Saint Lambert / Vintage 1950 - VERY RARE LAMP BASE The Base is about 33cm H including Bulb Socket And 17cm ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

21st Century Kryptal Table Lamp in Brass and Natural Lava Stone by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A scientific instrument from the past, lit by magic. Sustained by a base in pure lava stone, Kryptal is a table lamp with an internal natural led light that is switched on via a tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1980s Vintage Pair of Plaster Ribbed Textured Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Vintage Pair of Plaster Ribbed Textured Table Lamps Offered for sale is pair of ribbed plaster table lamps with great organic textures. The lamps are wired and ready to use. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Pair of Table Lamps in Travertine and Patinated Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in travertine and patinated brass. This exceptional lamp features a round travertine base that celebrates the distinctive beauty of natural stone. This table lam...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Brass

American Designer, Table Lamps, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable walnut table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.5”  H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10" Top Diameter...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Walnut

“Pagodina” Contemporary WallLamp, rose lampshade, laquered SilveredCrystal
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

Flos Miss K Table Lamp in Fummee by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MISS K desk/table lamp providing diffused light. Fully transparent, injectionmolded PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate, UL-94 HB) frame; opal, injectionmolded polycar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Rare Table Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for Massanzago, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and postmodernist table lamp in bakelite and plastic. Designed by Mario Bertorelle and made in Italy by Massanzago from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully wo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic, Bakelite

Vistosi Naxos Table Lamp MN in White Satin Glass Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A collection of lamps with a timeless design that maximizes the quality of the satin-finished glass. The table versions have a double light source: the shade and the base. Specifi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Pineapple Table Lamps in Fresh White Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of stone pineapple table lamps freshly lacquered in white. Give some character to your table tops with these fun decor lamps. Just add shades ...
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1960s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Stone

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured
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 white frothy glaze. This piece was inspired by seashells and smooth stones...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman Desk or Table Lamp for George Kovacs, 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Dark bronzed metal base with wood accent and sandblasted opaque glass shade desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1990.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

FLOS Bon Jour White Table Lamp w/ Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using revolutionary Edge Lighting Technology, the Bon Jour combines maximum performance and efficiency with visual comfort. Users are able to effortlessly control the intensity of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Glass and Brass, 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
These classic table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been celebrated for centuries for their superlative glass production. Execute...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Laito Gentle Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Laito Gentle table lamp is inspired by modern gentlemen who is in particular reckoned as properly-dressed, caring for details along with exquisite taste. This is a design of whic...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 23 rust Red Silk, Silvered Glass, 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 exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Porta Romana Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Porta Romana Bronze Table Lamp This lamp measures: 16 wide x 6 deep x 23.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
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1940s English Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Bronze

Don, Desk Lamp with 3 Arms and Double Glass
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Metallic frame. Mirrored glass external lampshades. Internal lampshades in sandblasted glass.
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Damo Simple Table Lamp, 'Black / White / Olive Green'
Located in Renton, WA
Damo simple table lamp not only crafts a sense of serenity, it also instills utmost vitality through its brightness, clarifying your innermost though...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Slamp LaFleur Battery Table Lamp Velvet by Marc Sadler
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Marc Sadler embraced Slamp’s original technopolymers to stretch design boundaries, creating LaFleur, a delicate, rechargeable bloom that comes to light through heating and hand-moldi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Other

Modernist Black Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Ala by Rodolfo Bonetto, Italy, 1983
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist black vintage desk lamp Mod. No. 4055 was designed by Rodolfo Bonetto 1983 and produced by Sirrah, Imola Italy. A fantastic table lamp or ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Hand Amber Hued Murano Lamps with 24-Karat Gold Bands
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, Brass white raffia art silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The timeless “Made-in-Italy” celebrates the graceful Italian manufacture and offers new life expression at the Maison Sabrina Landini. Creativity explores ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Modern Patinated Brass Arrow Motif Lamp in the Style of Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern patinated brass arrow motif lamp in the style of Adnet France, Circa 1950s In the style of the French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984). A fine example of modern...
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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Firmamento Milano Etoile Rechargeable Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. A slim and light lamp that, like a ballerina, hides under her tutu an intimate and warm light LED. A lamp whose light makes you sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

SOL Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
SOL collection is low-key design with elaborate consideration, consists of pendant, table lamp and even bow lamp type. SOL Table Lamp ’s ring-like lampshade is finely affixed to a me...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

SOL Table Lamp
SOL Table Lamp
$660 / item
Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Carved rock crystal quartz bronze mounted table lamp. Fine carved rock crystal quartz elegant table lamp with antique matte finished bronze mount...
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rico, Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mico’s Cousin Rico is a contemporary hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The han...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

"Freevolle" Lady Lamp, Gold Lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—strik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mini Lucciola Table Lamp in Matte White by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
One of our most versatile series. Its oval, mouth-blown matt glass shape is available in different sizes, which can be combined to offer multiple possibilities. Specifications: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Gustave Gautier and Jacques Biny Fine French Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Made of black lacquered metal and brass, with a (new) shade and adjustable stem. By Gustave Gautiet France
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1950s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Frederick Brown Slatted wood Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Frederick table lamp is a completely hand made piece, crafted using wedge wood and Japanese paper. The composition plays with linearity and organic movement. A very interesting...
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2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wenge

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp, Stick Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp, Stick model The Stick collection is inspired by minimalist art. This collection features a bright white acrylic tube housing a long-life LED light source, providing 25,0...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

“Pagodina” Wireless Contemporary TableLamp, sun color, laquered, 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

Pair of Modern Hand Blown Murano Green Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tear d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set Of 2 Unira Red Lamps by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Unira Red Lamps by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Small: D 14 x W 18 x H 25 cm. Big: D 17 x W 23 x H 32 cm. Materials: Clay. Each piece is one of a kind, due to...
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2010s German Modern Table Lamps

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Clay

Corner Office Table Lamp 30 in Chestnut by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Corner office systemic and flexible, offering various degrees of privacy and power provision. The system comprises three elements: a glare-free, fully di...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Lumina Flo Desk Lamp in Black by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for desk, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one click ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

The Aurora Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the dancing lights and mystical aura of this natural spectacle, the aurora showcases a sculptural fluted solid crystal, reminiscent of glowing jellyfish. elegantly paired with a sculpted bronze base, it is a piece invites you to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the night and the infinite wonders of the cosmos. Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass, Description: Portable USB table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This striking and elegant pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

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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