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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, 1960's, birds decor
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only.
Dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
An early production table lamp by Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Albany, NY
This is a very rare and early production table lamp by Poliarte.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Stacked Three Large Crystal Ball Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking large crystal three ball table lamp on a chrome base. Pair available. Measures: 6" diameter x 18 tall.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
$586 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern White Ceramic Candeias Table Lamp Satin Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Candeias Table Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Candeias table lamp creates a subliminal ambience for extraordinary living. The base in wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Timeless Onyx Table Lamp by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Table lamp made in chemically black colored brass with onyx marble sheets and incandescent lamp e27.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$1,052 / item
Set of 2 Modern Andrade Table Lamps, Brown Lampshade, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Modern Andrade Table Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Andrade is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
De.Light T2 Nickeled Brass Desk Lamp, Flow 2 Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light T2 is a sophisticated table or desk lamp designed in solid nickel-plated brass with a directional tubular stand and an adjustable conic shade.
G9 - 7 w Max
110 V - 230 V LED
This piece is professionally wired with the highest standards and is universally compatible. If you live in the US, a simple adapter will do.
Flow 2 by JA Studio
The inspiration behind this collection was to create modern designs with modular oriental handcrafted details. Brass and Portuguese glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Fine Pair Mid-Century Modern Tea Rock Crystal Smoke Quartz Gilt Bagues Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Modern, tea color, grey / brown rock crystal or smoke quartz with gold gilt wood base and spacers table lamps.
Completely rewired...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
New Red and Black Table Lamp in Santos and Ziricote Wood Marquetry
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Table lamp in tinted black sycamore, ziricote and santos woods marquetry.
Carefully build in our Parisian workshop this lamp has a kinetic effect using the different colors to create an impression of deepness. The lamp is varnished. The bulb is a standard e26 or e27 bulb.
The lampshade can be customized in size and shape. Please send a message...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of George Nelson Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modernist table lamps designed by George Nelson.
Triangular stem in walnut with matte white decorative ceramic tiles
on a patinate...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$8,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Essential Italian Alabaster "Lantern" with Bronze Structure
Located in Milano, IT
The reinterpretation of the classic lantern that you describe is a beautiful and unique design. The use of a three-stemmed brass structure to support the cylindrical lampshade made f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
1970s Clear and Black Lucite Table Lamp With Lucite Finial
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Clear and Black Lucite Table Lamp With Lucite Finial
26" Height to top of Socket
37" Height to top of Finial
Needs Rewiring
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handmade-blown glass. Shade realized in milk-white glass. Arm in crystal color glass with colored inner part.
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Metal: Gold-plated
Light so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Dew Burnished Brass & Satin gold Table lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection. Hand braided leather and crystal reflections combined with a contemporary design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold
Scarce Lamp : « Calandre » by Philippe Jean.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare lampe dite Calandre par Philippe Jean, vers 1970.
Signée.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Christophe Pillet Floor Lamp Berlin 323 Matt Black by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor Lamp model Berlin 323, by Christophe Pillet.
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Materials:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Ø 30 cm, H 180 cm
This are the dimensions of the base and the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Easter Island Style Ceramic Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
The table lamp was designed in 1984 by Mickael Bang for Holmegaard Glass and is in very good condition.
Height of the tablelam...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Asian Hieroglyphic Studio Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large studio made ceramic table lamp with Asian style hieroglyphic symbols, Japan, 1960s (signed with maker's mark).
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Limestone lamp with seashell decoration, chrome-plated metal base, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Limestone lamp with seashell decoration,
chrome-plated metal base,
circa 1970, France
Height with shade: 70 cm
Diameter: 21 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Donghia Gold Murano Glass Lamps
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Murano glass lamps with a gold mercury glass effect. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA with gold silk cords and brass pull chain sockets. 75W max each socket. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$8,900 / set
Pair of plexiglass lamps
Located in Nivelles, BE
This Plexiglass lamp is very chic and modern, with a beautiful creamy white shade that emits a lovely light when lit.
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
$372 / set
Custom Pair of Textured Circular Plaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of textured circular plaster lamps.
Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$5,400 / set
Tall Murano Glass Table Lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Murano glass table lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Rewired; with new custom silk shade.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Galet lamp by François Chatain
Located in Nivelles, BE
This Galet lamp by François Chatain is quite large and features four pebbles with golden highlights. The lamp can also be tilted.
The lampshade is in good condition and provides beau...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Unique, Monumental & Adjustable Solid Brass and Glass Table or Floor Lamp 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Unique and monumental table or floor lamp. Adjustable height. Custom made in Germany, 1980s. A marriage. Art deco glass shade signed at the outer edge: CROISI..A.. (probably Muller F...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
C. 1988 Tabla Table Lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for Italiana Luce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tabla table lamp, designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for Italiana Luce in 1988. This piece has an extendable adjustable arm, made of lightweight polycarbonate pl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Polished Black Marble Table Lamps Pablo Romo design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Contemporary Modern Polished Black Marble Table Lamps by Pablo Romo
18.75 h x 6.5 diameter
Original condition.
New wiring tested and working.
New limited production 1-1
No shades are...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair of Lucite Racetrack Base Table Lamps w/ shades
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Lucite table lamps. The bases are oval or racetrack shaped as are the shades.
They make a nice addition to any room.
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of tall stoneware table lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz. The teak turned wood light fitting is affixed to the matte light green stoneware base. B...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Teak
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Carrara Marble and Chrome by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade positioned at 45 degrees while elevated by an opaline glass globe diffusor that appea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Oniric Organism Lamp by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
ONIRIC COLLECTION
is inspired by the surreal nature of dreams. Crafted from black quartz sand and resin, this collection embodies the delicate interplay between light and dark, trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Vintage Stacked Lucite Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Post modern stacked lucite with painted metal spacers and lucite base ,original pleated shades are included but optional.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Very Rare Table Lamp by Günter Ssymmank NOS
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp in form of a flower with adjustable leaves. only made in limited quantities. We can offer 4.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
$1,924 / item
Contemporary Italian Table Lamp "Funghetto" Alabaster Lampshade, Satin Brass
Located in Milano, IT
The compact Size of this table lamp makes it a perfect choice for smaller spaces or as an accent piece on bedside tables or wall cabinets. Despite its small Size, the lamp's design is visually striking and impactful, with the veins of the natural materials taking center stage.
The semi-spherical alabaster lampshade...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Marble Table Lamp with Swivel Chrome Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Koch & Lowy, Neal Small attributed, Marble & Chrome tilt shade table lamp. Late 20th century American Modern. Featuring an adjustable Chrome cylinder shade on square block (3 W x 3 D) White Carrara Marble base. Bookcase. Spot Art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Parchment Paper, Ceramic
1990s The Bradburn Gallery Painted Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Famous Bradburn Gallery painted table lamp in excellent condition. Comes with the original signed Bradburn shade.
Intricately painted lamp in wood.
Lamp measure 8" x 8" base by ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$472 Sale Price
37% Off
Luxury Unique Cylinder Black Sculptural Natural Marble Lamp Doric Carlos Aucejo
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Unique Cylinder Black Sculptural Natural Marble Lamp Doric Carlos Aucejo
Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 17 cm
Materials: Pietra Grey Marble.
Customization is available. Please contact...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Black Metal Plastic Italian Modern Concorde Design Table Lamp Desk Lamp Tronconi
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern table lamp or desk lamp from metal and plastic concorde like in black color by Raul Barbieri for Tronconi Italy, 1980s.
The company's name is labeled underneath the la...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Haziza Lucite "Bubble" Lamps
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
$3,800 / set
Pair of DiPasquale Hand-Built Wavy Lobed 6-sided Textured Bronze Glazed Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Hand-Built Wavy Lobed 6-sided Textured Bronze Glazed Lamps (PRICED PER Pair)
Ships with shades
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Contemporary Murano Glass and Brass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Contemporary Murano Glass and Brass Lamps. Set of 2.
The base is 7" x 7". The overall height from base to final is H 27.5" for each lamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand hammered and bent copper and oak table lamp by Yasha Heifetz.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Foscarini Iconic Wassily K6 by Adam D. Tihany and Joseph Mancini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an iconic Foscarini product, designed by Adam D. Tihany and Joseph Mancini, inspired by Kandinsky paintings and the Bauhaus theatre ballet....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Substantial Carlo Nason for Mazzega Mottled White Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Carlo Nason Mazzega attributed handblown Mottled Murano table lamp. Featuring a large, handcrafted Murano Glass gourd form with luminescent white on white translucent design on...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Artist Hand Made Table Lamp
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique hand made table lamp. Thick Acrylic shade. Hand painted by the Artist.
The base is made in v shaped Steel. One off. Signed by the artist Thomas S...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
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 a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Moooi Space LED Table Lamp with Mirror Shade and Wooden Base by Ward Wijnant
By Ward Wijnant, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Space table lamp, designed by Ward Wijnant, is as much a mirror as it is a table lamp. Untouched the lamp reflects its surroundings, but the mirror wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pilar Table Lamp White Marble
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful and sculptural in design, Pilar is a study in geometric proportions that meticulously bring out the character of its materials to create pure warm, ambient illumination for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$595 / item
Lee Rosen Large Ceramic / Pottery Table Lamp for, Design Technics. Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic table lamp in cream / light brown, taupe colors designed by Lee Rosen and made by Design Technics, marked with Logo DT near cord. The ceramic alone measures 14 diam...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Copper, Bronzed Modernist Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of copper plated modernist lamps with bronzed front concave panels. Professionally rewired for use in USA, 100W bulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Copper
$5,600 / set
Modern Ceramic Handmade Wave Form Table Lamp in Green by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wave Form table lamp is a sophisticated approach to our Wave Form signature collection, as it stresses the simplicity of its primal melodic form combined with its proportions wit...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gigant Modern Table Lamp in Murano Glass Clear Color by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary table lamp in Murano Glass Transparent Color, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 21st century.
The table lamp is composed of clear glass elements with a triangular base that reflect ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Scarce lamp by André Aleth Masson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare lampe de André Aleth Masson vers 2000. Ce modèle fut créé en 1970 mais avec un émaillage noir. Elle est signée sous la base.
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Venetian Table Lamp in blown Murano Glass white & gold contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Italian Venetian, Table Lamp, blown Murano Glass, white & gold, 21st.
This is an amazing and unique, table lamp, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass. The table lamp i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
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