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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet.
These thin tubular shape lamps have mirrored maze design with soft geometrical shapes and thin ...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large lamp in brown ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in brown chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several ye...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large lamp in Terracotta ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2024 in terracotta chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for sever...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Pair of Grey Glass Table Lamps with Silk Lampshade
By Porta Romana
Located in Brescia, IT
The beauty of this table lamps is the blown grey glass: they are handmade by Italian Masters with horizontal signs following the Midcentury design.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Blown Glass
Miami Pink Floating Table Lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Miami Pink Floating Table Lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Materials: Plexiglass and dichroic film.
Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 44 cm.
Table lamp available with la...
Category
2010s Slovenian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 75 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limestone, ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
“Calder” table lamp, Enric Franch for Metalarte, Barcelona 1974.
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Calder” table lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1974.
Metallic mobile lamp with halogen light for desk with dimmer switch control and transformer on the base. Finish: black satin...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp crafted from individual cubes of clear glass joined together, created by Albano Poli in the 1960s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this lamp carries the dist...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Drum Night Table Lighting Modernism K9 Crystal with White Shade
Located in Stratford, CT
This square column crystal table lamp is modern in its simplicity, so brilliantly compact. The fun geometric shape brings a little life to bedside tables and beyond. The gorgeous cry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Hand-painted Ceramic Vietnamese Dragonflies Origami Lamp by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A unique hand-painted ceramic table lamp meticulously crafted in Vietnam to the specifications of James Hicks. This lamp harmoniously blends modern 3D form with traditional Vietnames...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Totem Table Double CC by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Totem Table Double CB by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Martini & Olive Chrome Bar Lamp by David Krys
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique and hard to find vintage martini with olive bar lamp by David Krys, circa 1990s. The pop art lamp is made of chrome and molded plastic and has a pimento red bulb with toothp...
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Light Green Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Matching Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Transpartent light green Murano glass blocks lamps with brass base and our hand sewn green and yellow lampshades.
The geometric glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 10
Dimensions: D 30 x W 28 x H 74 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown g...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 17 x W 18 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stone, reclaimed ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Copper
Artisan Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass and Brushed Brass Table Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of pagliesco or straw color hand crafted Murano glass table lamps with fluted stem and hardware in a cobination of brushed and polished brass. Each lamp has a doub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 22 x W 40 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stones.
4 kg
L...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 31 x W 28 x H 38 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 10 x W 23 x H 80 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limeston...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 25 x W 18 x H 36 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm
Materials: Copper.
3 kg
Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal.
A pre-Hispanic smithing...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 3
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, natural cotton electrica...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp having adjustable arm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp by Georges Pelletier, ceramic, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent Pearl Finish Glass Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Statement table lamp has iridescent glass body, black wooden base, and brass top and base accents. Sophisticated sculptural shape and monochromatic pearl like finish allow the lamp t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pearlware, Glass
Louis Vuitton Frosted Glass LV Bell Lamp with Caramel Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
LV Bell Table Lamp in Frosted and Clear Glass with Caramel Leather Straps by Louis Vuitton, France.
Designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have combined modern and traditional in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamps with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Difforme' White Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs are in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
'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 intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculptural lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
Patinated oxidized copper;
Gold tilting reflector
Removable cabochon for a golden or red colour
h. 37.4’’ x ø 13.8’’
One-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shades (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cords and a 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). Bulbs (40w filament) included in your order.
Great as side table lamps, desk lamps, or kitchen counter lamps.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Table Lamp DNA Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table Lamp Plexiglass DNA model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
'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 intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Table Lamp DNA Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table Lamp Plexiglass DNA model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Table Lamp Sistema Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp Sistema model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Unique piece.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Table Lamp Sistema Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp Sistema model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Unique piece.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
The Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade combines classic elegance and modern sophistication. Crafted with precision, its crackle ceramic ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shade (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cord and a 3-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Pair of Custom Drip Glaze Lamps in Moss, Oxblood and Yellow Ochre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of drip glaze ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Beautiful scale and form with highlights of moss, oxblood and yellow ochre. Expertly built using components of only the finest quality. Exquisite jewelry! Excellent restored condition. Wired using brown silk cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new linen shades (color: stone; size: 17 x 18 x 12 inches high) and custom-made carved stone basket...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian modern table lamps Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago for Francesconi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamps Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago for Francesconi, 1970s
Pair of table lamps or wall lamps mod. Drive with a round base. The structure is in white plastic, with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Italian Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Italian Modernist Table lamps.
Painted metal with glass bases and each with
a round hanging glass plate in front of the light socket.
1) H:23¾ W:14 D:8
2) H:17 W:10¼...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Accent Table Lamp with Original Straw Shade, Mid Centur
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elongated mid-century Scandinavian modern accent or table lamp is made of teak with straw shade. The lamp is highly decorative and has a small footprint, making it suitable for all ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Pair of Murano Clear Glass Leaf Table Lamps with double color lampashades 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano hand blown clear glass leaf table lamps with square thick and heavy clear glass base. The lamps are presented with handmade lampshades handcrafted by our team, double ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Stilnovo Style Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Single table lamp from Italy in the mid-century style. This piece features a brass structure with lacquered metal shade in black. The shade matches the conical candelabra lights. Thi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Willy Daro Sandstone and Brass Table Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1970s Sandstone and brass table lamp is a rare find. Created by Belgium designer Willy Daro, it features a sandstone bloom on a small footed brass base. Topped with a crisp white drum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
Pair of Custom Mottega Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade in Portugal and assembled in Dallas, TX, this pair of custom Mottega "Zola" table lamps features an oversized ceramic body and brass bases with included white shades. Utiliz...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jansen Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful classic Jansen metal palm tree table lamp with original finial and shade. Great addition to your Jansen inspired interiors and rooms.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Black Silk Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
New Table Lamp in Resin Finished in Bronze Color
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lamp
General information
Dimensions (cm): Ø60 x 100
Dimensions (in): Ø23.6 x 39.4
Weight (kg): 9.5
Weight (lbs): 20.9
Materials and colors
Lampshade: Pleated fabric Vitória r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Pair of Kinetic Colors Table Lamps by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of kinetic colors table lamps by Brajak Vitberg.
Materials: Plexiglass + dichroic film
white or black cotton lampshade, cotton wiring.
Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 35 cm.
Bijelic and ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Thierry Dreyfus 'La Lampe B' for DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Thierry Dreyfus 'La Lampe B' for DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
Thierry Dreyfus has created a lamp designed to provide light up, of course, but even more, to l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pair of Table Lamps with Craquelure Formica, Rewired, New Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pair of Table Lamps with Craquelure Formica, Rewired, New Shades
Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Formica laminate table lamps with a craquelure design. These lamps ha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
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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