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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Corner Light with Base 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 dimmable LED corner task light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Alentejo Table Lamp, Nickel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo table lamp is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel, Metal

Post Modern, Brutalist, Deconstructivist, Sculptural Lamp, Any Color. Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Marostica+Brenta lamp -- different lampshades are available. All lampshades are adjustable on site. Part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. E...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ambient White Onyx Table Lamp with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
All lamps come with their bulbs! The stainless steel base is leather-backed to avoid scratches on furniture. The wide diameter of the base plate provides greater stability to the lam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Lee Broom - Crescent Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
CRESCENT TABLE LAMP An illuminated sphere sliced in half to reveal a crescent-shaped brushed brass fascia, Crescent seamlessly combines the solid and th...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Clear 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 New Modernist Faceted Table Lamps in Hand Blown Murano Graphite Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant pair of faceted table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

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

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Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

FLOS Bon Jour Versailles Small Table Lamp in Chrome by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and timeless design is a result of the collaboration between FLOS and acclaimed designer Phillippe Starck. Blending together two dynamic pieces—the FLOS 2017 design Bon Jour Lamps and the Versaille candleholder created by Baccarat—the Bon Jour Versailles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

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

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Plastic

Seagram Table Lamp, Estremoz & 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Flos Oblique 2700K Table Lamp in Rust Orange by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Modernist Reeded Translucent Glass Table Lamps with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 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 tear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

Eileen Gray 1878-1976, Chromed Iron Desk Lamp, Gray Lacquered, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eileen Gray 1878-1976. Chromed iron desk lamp, gray lacquered. Adjustable arm and screen. Produced by Jumo, France in the 1930s. Measures: Height 35 cm...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Pulegoso Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24-Carat Gold, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Pulegoso Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24-carat gold, 1990s, Italy. This refined pair of Italian table lamps is a unique and precious piece of art. At its base, a white semi-spheric glass element sustains the lamp stem...
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

A Tall Skyscaper Table Lamp In Travertine Chrome And Brass By Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A large skyscraper style table lamp by Sciolari, in Travertine, Chrome and Brass. Signature cast into the base as seen in the images. The original shade is present, however it does h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Contemporary "LED Vase" Brass Table Lamp and Vase by Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The LED vase is a mixture of a vase and a lamp featuring LED lights. Comes with a remote control. The design duo soft Baroque blur the boundaries between acceptable furniture typ...
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2010s English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

FLOS Tatou T1 Dimmable Halogen Table Lamp in White by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Dreamer Lamp by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamer lamp by HS Studio Surreal Real Collection Dimensions: 35 x 38 x 15cm Materials: Ceramic Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist, based in Kent, UK. ...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCR Trio Table Lamp By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
an accent tall table-lamp designed to enlighten all interiors, especially console tables. featuring a triplet of hand-caste glass bricks with natural grains and an anodised brass bas...
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Modernist Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

Foscarini Lumiere Small Table Lamp in White and Black Chrome by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp with direct and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish, white on the inside and colored on the outside. In the turquoise, cherry red and warm w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of 1970s Baluster Form Lamps by Chapman Glass
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of 1970s baluster shaped table lamps crafted by Chapman Glass. Characterized with mirrored thick square bases and tops, the clear glass is accented by original chrome fit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Les Prismatiques Chic Table Lamp in Lucite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
"Ice Block Table Lamp" in lucite, a single prototype, by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's. This solid textured lucite block looks like shimmering water. Height is adjustable. Sha...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Table Lamp in Titanium by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featuring the exclusive Edge Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Black & Glass Table Desk Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights T1 Low Table Lamp in Black by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights T balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Plisse Cloth 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

Brazo Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brazo’s precision machined aluminum construction allows for optimal task lighting control with 360° adjustability and 90° tilt. Brazo features a luminous and energy-efficient LED lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Vintage Molini Clear and Black Lucite Column Table or Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This handsome and modern square vintage lucite lamp is clear in the center banded by a black lucite base and top. It has a polished steel column in the center that looks like it is floating. It is in excellent condition and makes for a sensational desk or table lamp. This vintage lamp was never ever used. It has the two socket pull chains and is completely rewired. It also has the graduating stem pole to make a little higher. All is original inclusive of the finial. It is 7" H from the top to the bottom of the light bulb socket. It was made by the NY showroom Molini Southard from the time period. It is from the 1980s. New, never used. This great lucite square column lamp...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Ballroom Table Lamp, Smoke with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Hand Blown Murano Ribbed & Smoked Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

Pair of Cased Murano Glass Figural Lamps by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Danville, CA
Spectacular, one of a kind pair of lamps with dancing figures cased in clear Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. They have been rewired with new Gold twisted Rayon cords and European s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Chrome Lamp w/ Amber 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

Materials

Aluminum

White Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s White acrylic and polish chrome table lamp by Karl Springer. Newly rewired and new shade. It takes two 75w max Edison light bulbs.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Modern Vintage Table Lamp Chromed Metal Spring Harvey Guzzini 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage table lamp from chromed metal by Heinz Brenker for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s Italy. A wonderful table lamp shaped like a spring from chromed metal with one E 27 socket a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Fumee 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

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Transparent 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

Large Murano Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso 1950s Aubergine Fin Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored glass, height 28" (top of glass) 43" (top of shade),...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

FLOS Bon Jour Chrome Table Lamp w/ Amber 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

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 2700K Table Lamp in Brown by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 2700K Table Lamp in Anthracite by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Flos Oblique 2700K Table Lamp in Grey by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Flos Oblique 4000K Table Lamp in Sage by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique 4000K Table Lamp in Brown by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and minimalist design, Oblique produces a patented, powerful, and controlle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Nube Table Lamp by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian table lamp with a clear glass shade mounted on matt gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Height: 12.5 inches / Width: 8 inches / Depth: 8 inches 1 lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

SLAMP Veli Table Light in Foliage by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
A soft finish that was inspired by modern fabric textures. Veli Couture fills and envelops any space, setting it apart with its aesthetics and lush decorative characteristics. The su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Other

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

Large ceramic table lamp in dark green. Made in Italy.
Located in New York, NY
The Cassola+Brenta lamp is part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. Each lamp is unique and the lampshade direction is adjustable. The lamp is creat...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Cube Table Lamp by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Cube 6 table lamp by Mydriaz Dimensions: L 18 x W 18 x H 19.5 cm Materials: Brass Finishes: Golden-plated polished brass, white nickel finish on polished brass, black nickel finish ...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flos IC Lights T2 Dimmable Table Lamp in Burgundy by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
IC Lights T by renowned designer Michael Anastassiades consists of a thin steel base that twists and bends at an angle. From there, a blown-glass opaline orb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Table Lamp by Nathalie Grenon for Fontana Arte, 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
Table lamp model 2833 by Nathalie Grenon for Fontana Arte produced in the 1990s. Beautiful brass and glass structure. This piece is sold without the sh...
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Lamparas Stoneware Lamp by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamparas stoneware lamp by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: H23.5x W26.04 x D10.16 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to t...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Lamparas Stoneware Lamp by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamparas stoneware lamp by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: H 9.25 x W 9 x D 7.25 inches All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sol...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Pair of Black and Red Table Lamps in Blown Murano Glass, 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary pair of Black and Red Table Lamp in Blown Murano Glass, 21st Century. This is an exclusive pair of Venetian table lamps, entirely made of blown Murano glass. They stand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Murano blown art glass vessel as a custom-made lamp. Fabulous form with a stunning range of color. This lamp has been painstakingly designed using componen...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
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Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Black & Glass Table Desk Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights T2 Table Lamp in Black by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights T balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of industr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Orange 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

Customizable Monumental Murano Glass Table Lamps Vibrant Hues Contemporary Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Customizable Monumental Murano Glass Table Lamps with Vibrant Hues, Contemporary Italy. These awe-inspiring Murano glass table lamps, meticulously crafted by Italian artisans, exempl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

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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