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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
FIN table lamp, gold finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _ dome gold
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and appe...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Maurizio Tempestini Desk Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A desk lamp for Lightolier that has been rewired for use in the United States. Often attributed to Maurizio Tempestini.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
One of a kind hand made table lamp
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculptural column table lamp hand crafted in pigmented Scagliola - a painstaking process of crafting made stone in marbleised form. This technique entails multiple s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Scagliola, Stucco
Totem Table Double CA by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Table Lamp"Cubes" in Black and Grey Tinted Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Table lamp in tinted black, light and dark Grey sycamore marquetry.
Carefully build in our Parisian workshop this lamp has a kinetic effect using the different colors to create an im...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method.
The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Blue over Gray, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method.
The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Colored Table Lamp, Orange Brown, Baechae Series by Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting method.
The series draws inspiration from the ancient Korean portrait technique ‘Bae-Chae,' which ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Contemporary Coloured Lights, Baechae Series by Jungeun Hong, Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
BaeChae Series 2020 / 16x28x15(CM) / Table Lamp / Black Coated Metal, Acryl, Fabric, LED
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Bae-Chae series is a hand-painted light that subtly embrace a traditional painting metho...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Customizable Diamond Weave Lamp by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning architectural lamp, inspired by the iconic Hearst building in NYC. Crafted with precision and sophistication, this one-of-a-kind piece features a rectangular...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Floor lamp designed by Philips studio office 1970-1971 for Philips Paris
By Philips
Located in Milano, IT
Small table lamp designed by Philips study center and produced by Philips in 1971.
The lamp is made of lacquered metal with a red base and white cap. As pictured has several discolo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lang Levin Studios White Glass Table Lamp
By Lang-levin
Located in Countryside, IL
Lang Levin Studios White Glass Table Lamp
This lamp measures: 5 wide x 5 deep x 24.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Natural Random Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural random desk light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: W 33 x L 47 x H 34 cm
Colour: natura...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nylon
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Pale Lavender Glass & Nickel Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly bold Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Pale Lavender W/ Nickel Fittings originate from Italy during the 21st Century. Featuring a beautiful roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pink Murano Glass “Fungo” Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Glass lamp from the island of Murano. This hand-blown artful piece combines pink and white glass in a swirly dynamic. It has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Willy Daro Sandstone and Brass Table Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1970s Sandstone and brass table lamp is a rare find. Created by Belgium designer Willy Daro, it features a sandstone bloom on a small footed brass base. Topped with a crisp white drum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
Ofione Shiny Silver Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Silver Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Shiny Gold Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Gold Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bron...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Ruggine Of Florence Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Ruggine Of Florence Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Sil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Shiny Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Shiny Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Freedom Green Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Freedom Green Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Copper Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Copper Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and copper.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brush...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Ofione Brushed Burnished Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Burnished Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Brushed Brass Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Brass Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and brass.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Ofione Brushed Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Brushed Black Metal Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ofione Bronze Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Ofione Bronze Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 16 cm.
Materials: White alabaster and bronze.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silver, Bronze, Brush...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Chronos Brushed Black Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Chronos Brushed Black Table Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 71,5 cm.
Materials: White alabaster, marble and metal.
Available in different finishes: Shiny Silv...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Modern Italian Ethereal Allure of Alabaster - Offset Globe Lamp in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
The Alabaster Globe table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The lamp features two half spheres of backlit alabaster, held together by a thin brass con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades.
Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Chic Glazed Ceramic Desk Lamp by Accolay, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Glazed Ceramic Desk Lamp by Accolay Pottery, France.
Includes European style parchment shade (no harp or finial).
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Grès Pyrité Glazed Stoneware Lamp by La Borne Pottery, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grès Pyrité Stoneware Glazed Lamp by La Borne Pottery in France.
Rewired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included in you...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Large lamp in Terracotta ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2024 in terracotta chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for sever...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Drum Night Table Lighting Modernism K9 Crystal with White Shade
Located in Stratford, CT
This square column crystal table lamp is modern in its simplicity, so brilliantly compact. The fun geometric shape brings a little life to bedside tables and beyond. The gorgeous cry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 75 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limestone, ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Large lamp in brown ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in brown chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several ye...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Passage Table Lamp by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Passage table lamp by LK Edition
Dimensions: L 180 x 75 x 10 cm
Materials: Bronze
It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the exception by the selection of noble materials and his culture of the french know-how , that LK has built up its principles and set up his skills.
LK will meet your expectations and your requirements in residential, hotel, trade, yachts ... And custom made furniture...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Folded Dragonflies Lamp
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with a touch of artistic elegance with this captivating Origami-Inspired Ceramic Lamp. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this lamp features a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Small Glazed French Ceramic Cylinder Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Glazed Ceramic Cylinder Lamp from France.
Rewired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included in your order.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Totem Table Double CC by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Totem Table Double CB by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Light Green Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Matching Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Transpartent light green Murano glass blocks lamps with brass base and our hand sewn green and yellow lampshades.
The geometric glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 10
Dimensions: D 30 x W 28 x H 74 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown g...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 17 x W 18 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stone, reclaimed ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Copper
Brass and Crystal "Potter" Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and crystal "Potter" table lamp
Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 82cm
Materials: crystal, brass
Table lamp with base in cast brass, the structure is composed of two casted brass band...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 22 x W 40 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stones.
4 kg
L...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 10 x W 23 x H 80 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limeston...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 31 x W 28 x H 38 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 25 x W 18 x H 36 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 3
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, natural cotton electrica...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Calder Table Lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1975
Located in Barcelona, ES
Calder table lamp designed in 1975 by Enric Franch for Metalarte, Spain. Sculptural table lamp with a counterweight that can move in any direction. Black lacquered metal with light i...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm
Materials: Copper.
3 kg
Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal.
A pre-Hispanic smithing...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp having adjustable arm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Ralph Lauren White Glazed Ceramic Crackle Double Gourd Ginger Jar Lamps - a Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful pair of white glazed ceramic Lauren Ralph Lauren table lamps with white canvas shades, double gourd bodies and brand plaque at wooden bases. Tested for working order.
Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent Pearl Finish Glass Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Statement table lamp has iridescent glass body, black wooden base, and brass top and base accents. Sophisticated sculptural shape and monochromatic pearl like finish allow the lamp t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pearlware, Glass
Ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp by Georges Pelletier, ceramic, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Blue Shagreen and Nickel 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamps with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Difforme' White Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs are in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
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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