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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Ceramic Envelope Form Bark Texture Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary ceramic table lamp with an envelope form and bark-like textured finish, mounted with brass hardware and topped with a light gray fabric drum shade. (GARY DIPASQUALE) Sh...
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

New Large Candleholder in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Marble

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

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Stated dimensions refer to the table lamp with the lampshade. Bulb Specification: E-26 Number of Sockets: 1 Sold with...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Pine

Danish Modern Ceramic Orbit Table Lamp by K. W. Andersen, 1980
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large hand-thrown and -painted stoneware table lamp made by husband and wife Kaj and Winnie Andersen in Denmark circa 1980. Its black shadows and unusual shape mimics planetary tex...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Contemporary Floor Lamp 80 Gold Silk, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Contemporary Gold Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated table lamp features a footed round metal base covered with prized gold leaf supporting a cylindrical grooved diffuser in transparent glass. The diffuser contains a small shade...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Elysett AB, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 8.5" H x 5.75" Diameter Bulb Specification...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Classic Gold Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Sitting on a double-layered, footed metal base, this table lamp strikes with its elegant silhouette. The grooved cylindrical diffuser is matte on the insi...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.3125 x 5.375 x 5.375 (H x W x D) D...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Pair of composition modern motif table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of white composition table lamps with modern semi-circle motif.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Pair of angular ceramic table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of angular white ceramic table lamps with brass hardware.
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Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian modern geometrical table lamp with metal and wood crafted glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Geometrical table lamp with metal and wood crafted glass, 1980s. Geometrical table lamp with rectangular base in dark wood. The round diffuser is made of finely worked glass with thick metal profiles. The structure that supports the light source is made up of a circle-shaped metal rod. On the structure there is a second metal circle, smaller in size, decorated with 3 metal stars...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Holmegaard Cocoon Table Lamp by Peter Svarrer in White glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown table lamp in white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during 1990s or early 2000s. It comes with a new fluted whit...
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1990s Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Modernist Stacked Ice Cube Table Lamp in Smoked Rose Lucite on Octagonal Base
Located in New York, NY
This geometric and beautifully detailed Modernist Stacked Ice Cube Table Lamp in Smoked Rose Lucite on Octagonal Base originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features an octag...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Vintage Modern White Plaster Faux Rattan Design Table Lamp with Coolie Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern white plaster faux rattan design table lamp with a hardback linen-like coolie shade by Sunset Lamp Corp. Beautiful condition, ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Plaster

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 7.6875 x 2.6875 x 2.6875 (H x W x D) ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Table Lamp, 1970s-1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural Italian chrome lamp with four arms and sockets under a textured, smoked acrylic and chrome shade, on a central column with flared base...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Brown and Gold Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a superb and polished silhouette that will suit perfectly a wide variety of decors ranging from classic to eclectic, this table lamp sits atop a circular metal base covered with gold leaf, from which rises a grooved column in brown glass culminating in the tubular LED source (E14 and 4W). The grooved cylindrical lampshade in opaline white glass completing this table lamp diffuses...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Contemporary Blue Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive table lamp boasts an innovative and playful design that lends it a distinctively contemporary allure. The round metal base is covered with prized silver leaf and suppo...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp40 Turqouise 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

“Tiffany” Table Lamp 30 Ruby Silk, 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 expe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pretty Table Lamp Mat Finishing Violet Silk, silvered glass circle
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PRETTY 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 Atelier. The tradit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors. Li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Pixo Wall Light with USB in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pixo offers maximum utility in a minimal footprint. The compact and efficient LED task light is highly adjustable, allowing you to focus warm, glare-free light where you need it most...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Scarce lamp by Odile Mir for Gallery Jacques Lacloche
By Odile Mir
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime lampe brutaliste par Odile Mir pour la galerie Jacques Lacloche vers 1960
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1960s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Lim360 Table Lamp in White & Walnut by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
LIM360 is an inspiringly simple and intelligently functional task lamp. Combining seamless movement with the most advanced LED technology and an integrated USB port for charging mobi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Jade chalky Painted , 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

Stoneware Ceramic table Lamp with Elegant Grey Brown Color, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant mid-20th century stoneware ceramic table lamp. Beautiful brown ceramic glaze effect. Unique handmade ceramic lamp realized in La Borne, circa 1970. Excellent origina...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Modernist Sculptural Hand Blown Murano Pearl Glass & Chrome Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Boho Chic Organic Shaped Hand Carved Wood and Painted Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Boho Chic organic shape hand carved and hand painted table tamps with original shades. Nice olive green subtle detailed pine striped line on each ridge of the bases...
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1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 40Tobacco Silk Silvered Glass Belt Antique 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

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Yellow Crown by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Monumental Hollywood Regency Table Lamps w Gilt Leaves in a Gourd Form
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of turned hardwood (38lbs) table lamps in the shape of gourds with gilt Leaves and vines. Impressive size 35h x 13 dia., 39.5 to the top of the shade pictured. Fabulous...
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1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Opaline Glass Metal Table Lamp by Paolo Nava for Leucos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Opaline glass and metal Table lamp by Paolo Nava for Leucos, 1970s Table lamp mod. Flores with opaline glass fan-shaped diffuser, totally hand crafted. The rhombus-sh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Voyager Disk Portoro Marble and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
In its iconic figure, simple and strong, Voyager Disk combines a primordial atmosphere with futuristic elements, giving an incredible example of what a contemporary sign is. It can a...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

ClassiCon Lantern Light Table Lamp in Brass by Neri&Hu
Located in New York, NY
In our everyday existence, light serves us by enhancing everything around it, while it is often neglected itself. Here, the inspiration comes from the quintessential source of light;...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 'Nun 2' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Nun 2' alabaster table lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Metal

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Black 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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 40 koral Silk Silvered Glass 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 exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb. There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Markslöjd, Sizeable Minimalist Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable table lamps. In solid pine. Lampshade not included. Produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Pine

Elio Resin Smart Table Lamp in Aloe by Soft Geometry Small
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elio lamps are stacks of translucent, tubular cast-resin that create a diffused glow, with frosted sugar jellies as a visual reference. The lamp's singular bend is a small ode to Eileen Gray’s Bibendum...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Resin

SLAMP Diamond Small Table Light in White by Paolucci & Statera
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Sculptural, dynamic, and modern, inspired by the iconic works of Brancusi. Diamond’s geometric design allows the light to accentuate its various facets and angles. The luminous sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Other

Minimalist Circular Tube Table Lamp with Black Steel Base, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Minimalist table lamp was produced in the Netherlands in the 1970s. The circular bulb is attached to a rectangular vertical base made of black lacquered steel. The (pos...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Modern Vintage Black Glass Table Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra La Murrina 1972 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage black glass table lamp designed designed and realized by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina, Murano Italy 1972, which shows a thick walled curved glass body. This high q...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Steel

Luxus Vittsjö, Table Lamp, Rosewood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood table lamp designed and produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, c. 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 18.1875 x 4.25...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Rosewood

Ghidini 1961 Dusk Dawn Table Lamp C in Polished Brass Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dusk Dawn table lamp in polished brass and metalized glass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Although there are a few other places in the world where the semi-precious stone Onyx exist, we found our collection in Mexico. A Bit Of Information On The Semi-Precious Stone Onyx....
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx

Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
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Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 17.28 x 9 x 9 (H x W x D) Dimensions of shade (inches)...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.31 x 5.5 x 5.5 (H x W x D) Dimensi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 ivory 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

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Brass

Luminous Sculpture Changing Color Led Unique Designer Piece
Located in Bochum, NRW
A luminous sculpture made of cast resin with solid wood inclusion. Led changing colors with remote control. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 30 cm (11.81 in), width 10 c...
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2010s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Flos Tab Table LED Lamp 2700K with Dimmer 90° Rotatable Head, Dark Green Matte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the Tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-deg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

"Tiffany" contemporary Floor Lamp 40 blush Silk, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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Bronze

Pair Forged Steel in Bright Gold Finish Table Lamps with Oval Silk Lamp Shades
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of steel forged table lamps has a raw shape with its metal parts in bright gold finish or burnished one. In the photo is visible the bright...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

White Modernist Ribbon Table Lamp Circa 1980s Fine Art Lamps Studio Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS! MODERNIST TABLE LAMP PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE IN THE STYLE OF TOMMI PARZINGER, CIRCA 1970s Dimensions: Approximately 30" tall by 18" deep and 18" wide This extr...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

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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