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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Table Lamp, Vistosi, 1980s
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp, made of Murano glass.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
VeniceM Zoe Table Light by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Table lamp with diffused light. Matte or polished black nickel, polished gold, polished chrome or light burnished brass structure and white Murano blown glass diffuser. Polished black nickel, polished gold or polished chrome metal sphere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Modern Lucite & Chrome Lamp Polished Aluminum Shade by Noel B.C
By Noel BC
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Italian modern Lucite and chrome table lamp with polished aluminum shade, chrome shaft, and solid Lucite and chrome stacked discs by Noel B.C. Italy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The shade has a few dings & creases from use in our opinion it does not detract from its amazing look. The lamp retains its original cord with inline switch. It is in perfect working condition. There are no outstanding flaws in the lucite and there is a slight darkening in the chrome somewhat like tarnish and cleaning has not removed, but it does not detract from its over-all beauty. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs.
Mamma Mia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
The Aurora Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the dancing lights and mystical aura of this natural spectacle, the aurora showcases a sculptural fluted solid crystal, reminiscent of glowing jellyfish. elegantly paired with a sculpted bronze base, it is a piece invites you to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the night and the infinite wonders of the cosmos.
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED with Crystal Glass,
Description: Portable USB table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Light Pink by Francesco Lucchese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiaraluce table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 19 cm, H 48 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Designer Table Lamp, Brass and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Well crafted designer table lamp made of brass and glass.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Twisted Arch Table Lamp by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twisted arch table lamp
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Natural silk pongee
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tradit...
Category
2010s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lacquer
Foscarini Gem LED Table Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fluid vibration on glass. The Gem table lamp is a seductive object that declares at first glance the superior value of the material and the fine craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
'967' Table Light, Marianne Brandt and Hin Bredendiek, Germany, circa 1934
By H. Bredendiek, Marianne Brandt
Located in London, GB
The iconic original bauhaus design with desirable very dark green finish.
Made by Körting & Mathiesen, Leipzig. Iron base, tubular metal, sheet metal,. Marked: KANDEM badge.
L...
Category
20th Century German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chrome and White Acrylic Table Lamp by Paul Mayen
By Paul Mayen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s polish chrome and white acrylic table lamp by English designer Paul Mayen.
In good original vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
It has a small st...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Modern Concrete Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"The Perfect Lamp" – an epitome of modern sophistication that seamlessly integrates into any setting. This contemporary masterpiece features a base crafted from concrete adorned with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed in 1971, the Panthella has since become recognised as one of Verner Panton's most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful but also functional, with a hemispherical shade that directs light downward onto the trumpet shaped base, which reflects the light in a uniform manner. The Panthella 160 Portable is a petite and portable version of the classic Verner Panton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
George Nelson for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Desk Lamp, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern George Nelson for Koch & Lowy Adjustable Perforated Aluminum & Black Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated Black enameled Aluminum cylinder mesh shade, Off White interior,...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, AJ color table lamp by Arne Jacobsen
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
215 x 560 , 2.1 kg
Material: Spun steel. Injection moulded z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid Century White Porcelain, Platinum Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern white porcelain lamps with hand applied platinum glaze stripes. Rewired for use in the USA using brushed nickel fittings...
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Platinum
Venini Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst, and Wisteria with White Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp made with elliptical elements realized in handmade-blown glass with the technique “balloton”.
Year of manufacture: 2004
Fabric shade: White
Metal: Chromium plated
Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
A Large Pair of 1960s Baluster-form Lobed Chartreuse Drip-Glazed Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each richly-glazed lamp in a mottled chartreuse glaze with lobed collar above a short flaring neck over a lobed body resting on a splayed base
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Birch
Fontana Arte Small Uovo Table Lamp in Metal Frame and Blown Glass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the historical archives of Fontana Arte designed in 1972, the Uovo table lamp is a natural shape that has always been a symbol of perfection. Made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian White Adjustable Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cool 1970s adjustable white table lamp or desk lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. The lamp has been newly rewired with a on line full range dimmer control. The lamp takes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Round Smocked Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round smocked gold Murano glass table lamp by Alberto Dona, signed.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Firmamento Milano Small White Servoluce Table Lamp by Park Associati
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Artifice for the “indirect transport of light”. Three disks interact on a vertical axis: the manual positioning of the middle one generates endless combinations of reflected light st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Contour Large Table Lamp in White and Walnut by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contour’s revealing and elegant open framed architecture captures warm LED illumination within a remarkably slender extruded aluminum structure. Intelligent and highly efficient, Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Geometric Marble Table Lamp
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This marble table lamp is a design of the 1970s.
The marble mosaic is fixed on a wooden base.
The copper inlay accentuate the geometric design.
This impressive lamp is in very goo...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Table Lamp by Gaetano Scolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ecolight Milano tube lamp. This original table lamp by Gaetano Scolari provides ambience light. Lamp is in our NYC showroom in the New York Design Center.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aledin Tec has a flat head which throws a direct luminous beam and is also adjustable thanks to the movement of the diffuser itself. These characteristics make it suitable for office...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Duomo Medium Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Mercury Glass Table Lamp – Elegant Bauernsilber with Velvet Shade
Located in Hamburg, DE
This stunning table lamp is crafted from an antique mercury glass candlestick, also known as Bauernsilber. This traditional silvered glass technique dates back to the 19th century an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Templo Lamp - Modern Memphis Handmade Table Lamp in Walnut and Stainless Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Evoking ritual candelabras of the past, the Templo table lamp takes on a certain austere quality while remaining playful and curious. E12 bulbs 120V. Dimmer switch on rear of lamp ba...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mazzega Murano Style Chrome banded White Glass "Lightbulb" Table Lamp, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
European Modern Pop Art Chrome and Glass Mazzega Murano style Table Lamp. Featuring a large hand blown translucent mushroom-shaped 14D White...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Lana Small Table Lamp in Charcoal and Grey with White Base by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a fusion of craft and advanced manufacturing, the Lana series is designed to adapt to any space. Lana is comprised of a unique magnetic felt shade that provides limitless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Modernist Table Lamp
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual modernist table lamp, ca' 1980's. Polished steel.
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Orange Helios Lamp by Zoran Strijbosch
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Helios Lamp by Zoran Strijbosch
Handmade
Dimensions:
Base: D 9 x W 9 H 15 cm
Sphere: D 10.5 x W 10.5 x H 25 cm
Materials: Aluminum, acrylic.
In ancient times, Helios was rev...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Brass 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
Outstanding Pair of Faux-Snakeskin Vessels and Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of handmade faux-snakeskin vessels as custom-made lamps. Handsome wood form, leather wrapped and hand-painted to portray the look of snakeskin. Gold leaf accents. Stu...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Butterfly' 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 met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Venini Small Argea Table Lamp Straw Yellow with White Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp handblown glass, with submerged gold leaves.
Metal: Gold plated
Year of manufacture: 2000
Color: Crystal with gold leaves, shade straw yellow glass
Light source: 1 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Karl Springer "Greek Column Table Lamp" in Solid Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Greek Column Table Lamp" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cord is embedded into the side of the lamp, so it is invisible when looking from ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red 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: Ø...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in Grass Green by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
"Uovo" Led Table Lamp in Metal Frame and Blown Glass Designed by FontanaArte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Uovo" is a table lamp, coming from the classic table lamp originally designed by FontanaArte in 1974, manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a white painted steel frame and a diffus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Chic Fractal Resin Lamp in the Style of Marie-Claude de Fouquières
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fractal resin lamp in the style of Marie-Claude de Fouquières, circa 1975. Obelisk shaped fractal resin column over a patinated brass base. Rewired with custom cream silk shade and matching top diffuser. Very chic lamp...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ribbed Salt Glaze Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ribbed salt glaze ceramic lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. Also in the style of Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank. Shade dimensions: 12...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Frosted Purple Glass & Lucite Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Frosted Purple Glass & Lucite Table Lamps - a Pair. item features frosted glass frame with black lucite base, very nice...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lucite
20th Century Venini Murano Blown Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1976
By Venini
Located in Cagliari, IT
These table lamp is a vintage piece, therefore it may show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to give a beautiful ambiance ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Translucent & Textured Pair of Murano Stacked Chartreuse Glass Sphere Lamps
By Swank Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
each lamp by Swank Lighting in a magical textured chartreuse-colored glass with a frost-like translucent finish creating a blurry surface allowing scatt...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
“Pagodina” Wireless Contemporary Table Lamp, rust color, Silvered Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA
The inner peace
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
“Pagodina” Wireless Contemporary TableLamp, sun color, brass, Silvered Crystal
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODINA
The inner peace
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Scarlet Sunset Glass Decorative Lamp
Located in İstanbul, TR
Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of a radiant sunset, this lamp embraces the rich and alluring shades of red, transitioning seamlessly from deep crimson to vibrant scarlet. Let it...
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Palazzo Small Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Ambient Brown 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
Lim360 Table Lamp in Black and 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Planet Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Planet is incredibly polished and sophisticated, yet still so straightforward. The multi-adjustable parts provide the user the flexibility to meet their every need. Combining intelligent design with innovational aesthetics, the PLANET Table Lamp is ready to tenderly emit a moon-like illumination through genuine copper/ brass gear...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
Alabaster Acropolis Table Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Acropolis table lamp by CTO Lighting
Materials: White Alabaster, black steel detail
Dimensions: 25 x 48 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA i...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
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.