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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Blown Glass Bronze Color Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a bronze color blown glass table lamp with pure silk hand made lampshade, of contemporary production. It is a beautiful eye catching object, a piece of art for its elegant pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Silk, Blown Glass

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze, Copper

Tall Cylinder Base Ambient Table Lamp in White, Borwn and Orange 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 Ony...
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx

Large Studded Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large studded cylinder table lamp.
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1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist Murano White Faceted Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic pair of modernist table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Sommerso Sanded Glass "Brilli" Table Lamps, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Available by special order. Please inquire with Venfield. Pair of Murano Sommerso gray sanded glass table lamps with a band of gold leaf inclusions a...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural desk lamp with white textured steel base and adjustable aluminum and white shade by Baltensweiler, Switzerland, 1960s.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

70's Lucite and Chrome X Table Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smoked Lucite table lamp with a X shaped two planed body mounted on a chromed circular base. The body is held together by frosted Lucite rectangle pieces giving the lamp a great lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Modern Lima Cordless Table Lamp. Champagne Bronze, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lima Cordless Table Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lima cordless table lamp redefines the concepts of functionality and style in contemporary interior design with unparalleled elegance. By combining cutting-edge technology with exquisite craftsmanship, this cordless table lamp offers the freedom to effortlessly create a warm and inviting ambiance anywhere, anytime. Lima Cordless Table Lamp Material Codes FI073 Champagne bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Statuary Marble, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Giotto Stoppino, Isos Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
With a burgundy lacquered aluminium structure, the interior made of beige ABS. Produced by Tronconi, 1972. Literature Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950- 2...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp with 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

Materials

Aluminum

'Difforme' White Ceramic Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères. Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Hare and Ballet Dancer sculpture lamp
Located in London, GB
A sculptural table lamp of a hare gracefully dancing with a ballet dancer, posing by a tree trunk. A charming functional artwork, entirely hand crafted whilst all parts are indiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Smoked Gunmetal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Nickel

Elephants table lamp , handmade and cast
Located in London, GB
A sculptural table lamp of mother and baby elephants happily strolling with their trunks up . A functional artwork, hand crafted ,moulded and cast in resin. All the lamp's parts...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Resin

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp with 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

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Rattan 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 bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged White Lamp w/ Transparent 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

Grey Concrete Lamp by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey concrete lamp by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 15 x W 15 x H 63 cm Materials : Grey concrete Weight : 19 kg Note: led 230v Available in Bronze and Plywood. Rick Owens...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

1970's Modern Italian Space Age Brass and Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
Spectacular vintage modern Italian Space Age table lamp, 1970's. The lamp features three graduated, tubular shaped lights with slanted lucite tips. It is a combination of brass and brass plated metal. On/off switch is in the center of the base. A fabulous vintage lamp with a striking presence...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Custom Handstitched Leather and Brass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Custom handstitched leather and brass lamp. Please note that this lamp is customizable. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Signed Romeo Rega Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking table lamp by renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega from the 1970s, showcasing his signature blend of modernist geometry and glamorous materials. Made in Italy, the lamp feat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Contemporary Handmade Geometric Table Lamp "Ilios", Brass and Marble by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted table lamp model "Ilios" with an oxidized brass body on a solid marble base. Silk lampshade. The interlocking linear pattern is inspired by the Meander or G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Modernist Pair of Decorated Ceramic Table Urn Form Lamps by Lorin Marsh
Located in New York, NY
These stunning lamps are made of a hand glazed ceramic finish on stylized and fluted urn forms. They feature a gun metal and oxblood glaze with two bands of taupe all in a matte glaz...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Rougier 1970 Single Modernist Table Acrylic Lamp in Clam Shaped
Located in Miami, FL
Table lamp designed by Roger Rougier (1926-1993). A vintage sculptural modernist piece, created by the French-Canadian designer Roger Rougier, back in the 1970's. It was designed ...
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1970s American Vintage 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Enric Franch's Toro Table Lamp In Steel, Metal And Plexiglass - Spain, 1976
Located in Girona, Girona
Large spherical table lamp in lacquered steel, chromed metal and plexiglass, sliding height adjustment system. Three points of light. Model: Toro, by Enric Franch Miret for STOA. C...
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1670s Spanish Antique Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ghidini 1961 Trio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Trio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 3 kg Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x 58 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louva Contemporary / Modern Black Metal Tripod Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
3 Contemporary / Modern "Louva" black metal table / desk lamps with a cantilevered tripod bases supporting an angled lamp with a tapered semicircular shade. (PRICED EACH) Condition: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Lighting Collection by Jonas Fernando Pires
By Jonas Fernando Pires
Located in Chicago, IL
Pavilion is very excited to continue its dialogue with contemporary French design and welcomes Jonas Fernando Pires to Pavilions contemporary collection. Born in Paris in 1987, Jonas Fernando Pires quickly showed a particular attraction for architecture. He produced his first works at the age of 20 years and created a collection of furniture. Material predilections of the artist are steel and concrete. His work is clean, inspired by minimalism. Architects Tadao Ando and Mies van der Rohe are his references but Jonas Fernando Pires creative language is, creative freedom, the rule quality, enrolling in a traditional sense. His latest creations are centered around the idea of ​​mood lighting, with amazing works where he revisits spaces with shadow and light. Recently he has presented at 2013 Maison Objet, L'Eclaireur, Vip Room Paris, Cannes, and Salone di Mobile 2013, Milan. His first exhibition in the United States will be with the French Design Connection hosted by the Chambers Hotel in NYC during ICFF and now at Pavilion in Chicago. His gallery in Paris is on rue de Verneuil...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mushroom Lamp h220430 Satoshi Itasaka
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mushroom lamp designed by h220430, Satoshi Itasaka. This work's theme is nuclear. We human being treats this difficult materials for electric energy or weapon. This woks tell us su...
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2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses. Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 in....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Lladró Mademoiselle Daniela Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Table lamp with a handmade design in brightly colored porcelain and floral decorations with a light. The Mademoiselle collection is inspired by Lladró's romantic ladies...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zoe Tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battery is an iconic compact lampshade. It is made from transparent PMMA and truly embodies innovation, being 100% rechargeable when plugged in and with a battery life of up to 8 hours. This allows it to be moved around extremely easily: perfect for use in outdoor restaurants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venini Sultani Large Table Light in Grey by Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sultani table lamp, designed by Leonardo Ranucci and manufactured by Venini, features an hand-made blown glass body with fabric shade. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 24.5 cm x D 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

VeniceM Urban Floor Light 3 in Light Burnished Brass & Glass by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Floor lamp with diffused light. Light burnished brass structure with matte gold or matte black perforated metal lampshade. White Murano blown glass diffuser. Specifications: Functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Bio Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Bio table lamp in satin brass by A. Cibic. Materials: Satin brass Net weight: 2.35 Dimensions: W 40 x D 17 x 42 H cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Sculptural Pivotable "Toscana" Bronze Table Lamp By Quasar
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial Bronze Toscana table lamp by Quasar of the Netherlands. Sculptural in form with two rotating plates that pivot around each other due to an interior mechanism ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

ECLIPSE: Contemporary crystal table lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
The sun, the moon and the waves: Three elements are represented in this bold geometric composition of heavy, handmade lead crystal. This sculptural statement piece will get the mood ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a room adorned with the pure embodiment of refinement and craftsmanship. A magnificent contemporary piece from the heart of Made in Italy, this contemporary table lamp is a testament to timeless elegance. Carved from exquisite onyx stone, it radiates opulence with every curve and graceful contour. A true work of fine design, this lamp captures the essence of Italian craftsmanship with a level of quality that leaves you breathless. The choice of alabaster, a stone known for its unparalleled rarity and beauty, speaks volumes about the discerning taste of its creator. It is undoubtedly a precious gem among lamps. The lamp's design is a symphony of sharp, well-defined shapes, meticulously crafted into a stylized form that resonates with sophistication. Its clean lines and graceful proportions are a testament to the artist's dedication to perfection. Each angle and curve is a brushstroke in the grand canvas of luxury. The alabaster's inherent warmth infuses the room with a comforting energy, creating an atmosphere that envelops you in its gentle embrace. It casts a soft, inviting glow that beckons you to immerse yourself in its luminous aura. The light dances gracefully, casting intricate shadows, enhancing the lamp's charm. At its base, two slats stand...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Metallic Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battery is an iconic compact lampshade. It is made from transparent PMMA and truly embodies innovation, being 100% rechargeable when plugged in and with a battery life of up to 8 hours. This allows it to be moved around extremely easily: perfect for use in outdoor restaurants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Lamp by Roger Tallon published by Erco
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Tallon was born in Paris on 6 March 1929. He attended the Ecole des Arts Appliqués de Paris (now ENSAAMA) and took a preparatory course for the Ecole des Arts et Métiers, which...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Handcrafted Table Lamp "Ophion" Lacquered Wood and Brass by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Handmade table lamp model "Ophion" in lacquered wood and solid brass base in a wavy free form. Rectangular or circular silk or grass-cloth lampshade. The light source consists of one...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White 'Bilboquet' Stoneware Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White 'Bilboquet' stoneware lamp by Design Frères. Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 18 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamp plus the shade (as pictured). The lamp ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Parchment Paper

Modern Graduated Glass Ball Table Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nice quality tailored modern glass lamp with graduated orb shape blown glass balls separated by polished chrome spacers and seated on a polished chro...
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Early 2000s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Luxury Sculptural Natural White Marble and Wood Lamp Calamina by Carlos Aucejo
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Sculptural Natural White Marble and Wood Lamp Calamina by Carlos Aucejo Dimensions: Ø 172 x H 52 cm. Materials: Carrara Marble and Olive Wood. Customization is available. Ple...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses. Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of 1960's Reticulated Ivory Enameled-Metal Cylindrical-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cylindrical lamp of openwork geometric enameled-metal with wooden caps and bases
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1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Physical Dream Lamp Bateig Stone Artisan Luxury Spain Collectible Design Gallery
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Physical Dream Lamp Bateig Stone Artisan Luxury Spain Collectible Design Gallery The Physical Dream lamp by Nuria Lázaro for Meddel is an exquisite blend of minimalist design and art...
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Sandstone, Marble, Limestone

Brass and Alabaster Andon Table Lamp by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Taking inspiration in the antic Andon Japanese lamps, we designed these brass table lamps where alabaster panels replace the traditional rice paper. New design by Glustin Luminair...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Elise 32 Floor Lamp in Black Marble by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The timeless Elise lamp pays tribute to the advent of the machine age. Its refined machined marble base, combined with its towering frosted acrylic diffuser...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Foscarini Lumiere XXL Table Lamp in Grey and Aluminum 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. Die cast aluminum base and rod, hand fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sculptural White Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large sculptural white ceramic table lamp, American 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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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