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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a concrete floor. Taking cues from the night sky in abstraction — and paying homage to traditional punched tin lighting...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lilac Play Object 03 Table Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lilac Play Object 03 Table Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 10
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, natural ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
'Synergy' Table Lamps in Dark Patina, European, Contemporary by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by the Artist Henri Morand, 1940, Modernist Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by the artist Henri Morand, 1940, Modernist style.
Table lamp in chromed metal and glass blocks, design by the artist Henri Morand, circa 1940, Modernist style.
h: 36cm, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones Sculptural Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unique limited edition of a Charles Hollis Jones sculptural Lucite lamp. This high-style carved lucite block is a newer design by the artist Charles and has been modified into a lamp to illuminate the artist's mid-century inspired design for which he is so famous.
The brass incased side bar conceals an LED light which transforms the already amazing carved lucite sculpture into an illuminated centerpiece. The lucite sculpture is very rare and only one other lamp modification is known to be in production. The sculpture was acquired directly from the artist and modified into a lamp from a Palm Springs...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pensee Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Table Lamp offers the best luminaire experience to d...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
DOBI Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Catering to smaller scaled spaces, the DOBI Table Lamp offers a more petite version of the ever so popular DODO. Besides scaling down in size, the DOBI remains true to much of the or...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Tommaso Barbi Brass And Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Tommaso Barbi brass table lamp made in the 1970s. This stunning lamp is finished in brass with a lacquer detail. It’s stamped ‘Tommaso Barbi, made in Italy’ at the bottom of th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cloud Table Lamp
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Cloud Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Castle Muse Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
A term derived from Greek mythology, Muses were nine goddesses, that symbolized the greatest of arts and sciences. Today a Muse is defined as a person or object who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. SEED Design has brought a spark of ingenuity and created our very own MUSE. The CASTLE Muse Table...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete
Donghia Origami Temko Table Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Donghia “Origami Temko” table lamp, a contemporary marvel of lighting design hailing from Italy. This lamp pays homage to Florence Temk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Object Table Lamp Made from Vintage Haori Kimono Col. Red With Organic Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is one of several Light Objects created by Geroma Löw x Atelier Livia
- each Object is unique.
The lampshade card backing has been coloured gold with a special technique so it a...
Category
2010s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Green 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
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lamp by Jacques Blin, signed
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, signed, 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Table Light Twisted Base With Lampshade In Silk Color Cinnamon
Located in Hamburg, DE
This beautiful Table Light Has A twisted Base In White Crystal From Val Saint Lambert / Vintage 1950 - VERY RARE LAMP BASE
The Base is about 33cm H including Bulb Socket And 17cm ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Table lamp entirely made of thick glass that fades from white to transparent....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Table lamp by Designers Marco Colombo and Mario Barbaglia, Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by Designers Marco Colombo and Mario Barbaglia, Circa 1980-1990.
Table lamp, model Edipo, black polypropylene base, white Plexiglas reflector and dark brown fabric, desig...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Travertine Effect Table Lamp, US, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A travertine effect/composite table lamp with a shallow tapered drum shade in linen.
The base, which is not solid travertine, shows signs of wear, with some minor chips to the corne...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
RING Table Lamp art Rose Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity, bright as a diamond
Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home!
More than just a table lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Turquoise Silvered Glass Belt Antiqued Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
For 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method. Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Landini has created an elegant home coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made white frothy glaze. This ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
RING Standing Lamp art Sabrina ' s Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity, bright as a diamond
Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home!
More than just a floor lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Ethereal Allure of Alabaster - Offset Globe Lamp in satin brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Alabaster Globe table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The lamp features two half spheres of backlit alabaster, held together by a thin brass con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Contemporary Pair of travertine Lamps, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of travertine Lamps, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Murano Black and Amber Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
These sleek and modern Murano glass table lamps have alternating solid black spheres with amber gold glass cylinders. The beautiful pair have thick round glass bases and show a very ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Pair of Large Aluminium Manhattan Table Lamps, Danish
Located in London, GB
The neutral tones of brushed aluminium make the "Manhattan" lamps versatile additions to a variety of interior styles. Whether adorning a mid-century modern living room, accenting a ...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Contemporary Murano Glass Table Lamp, in the style of Guisto Toso, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Murano Glass Table Lamp, in the style of Guisto Toso, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tanner Kenzie Metal Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of polished metal table lamps made by Tanner Kenzie. Tear drop shape lamp on clear acrylic base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French 50's table lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
French table lamp in brass from 50's by Maison Arlus with lampshade.
Made of brass and metal parts with a "gun metal' patina and "rigitulle".
Easy to move thanks to its small brass h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Object Table Lamp Made from Vintage Haori Kimono Col. Black With Organic Pattern
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is one of several Light Objects created by Geroma Löw x Atelier Livia
- each Object is unique.
The shades of these lamps are handmade from a silk lining of an antique HAORI...
Category
2010s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning Modern Pair of Marble & Stainless Steel Cube Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of sculptural modern table lamps having stacked square white marble cubes with stainless steel. 3 way bulb, no shades.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Crackle Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Keramos, France, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Large, striking table lamp with a crackled grey-brown glaze. Newly rewired with a black twisted silk cord and bronze base; dimmer at neck and on/off switch at the cord.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp Sisyphe by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculpturale table lamp Sisyphe by Fantôme
Patinated bronze
Imbalanced male character
Reflector in patinated & gilded brass
Measures: H. 37.4’’ x 23.6’’
Numbered 2/8,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian modern Table lamp Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamp Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Fantastic and vintage table lamp mod. Fluette with double bulb and cylindrical lampshade in red fabric ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Amber Color Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Matching Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Amber color Murano glass blocks lamps with brass base and our hand sewn yellow and black lampshades.
The geometric glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double color lampshade...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Pair of Original "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemons" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lemons, handmade. The bat-jour is handmade in velvet/yellow velvet.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair of Original "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Orange" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of oranges, handmade. The lampshade has an orange motif. The lampshade is handmade in our own w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern Table lamp Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamp Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Fantastic and vintage table lamp mod. Fluette with double bulb and cylindrical lampshade in red fabric ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
21st Century Pair of Original "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Banana" Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of bananas, handmade. Matching yellow velvet shade included.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm
Pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair of Original "Lavander" Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lavender Ceramic Table Lamps
Original pair of ceramic table lamps in the shape of lavender, handmade. Matching purple velvet shade included.
Dimensions - H: 71 cm, d: 35 cm
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary 'Tigra' Table Lamp Iridescent Pink Crystal and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Tigra' lamp is not just a table lamp. It’s an object of pure art and design. Sober, fine and elegant even when off, it is ideal for adding a touch of color to the bedroom or an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid
L’Escargot Lamp is the latest release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Frederick Cooper Brass Bouillote Lamp with Original Silk Velvet Shade
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Frederick Cooper Brass Bouillote Lamp with Original black and yellowish gold/ yellow Silk Velvet Shade. Excellent condition
Measures at the base 10" Wide x 10" Deep and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Seaweed Lamps by Alexander von Eikh
Located in New York, NY
Functional sculpture is a good way to describe this pair. Beautiful from all angles and in every light. Steel, cut then hammered and welded, white gesso finish, electrical silk wrapp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Maison Charles Pair of Pharaoh Lamps circa 1970 20th Century VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Charles : Pair of Pharaoh Lamps circa 1970, gilded bronze on black marble base, pagoda lampshade,
Total height : 71, W : 50, D : 25 cm
very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Blue Turquoise Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.A. Boulanger
Located in Madrid, ES
Blue Turquoise Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.A. Boulanger
Blue turquoise ostrich egg table lamp by S.A. Boulanger. A stylish table lamp with a blue opaline ostrich egg and palm leaves on top. The base is made of brass with moulded brass leaves on the opal egg and it has a pine cone finish on top. It's a 3 light table lamp ( E14 fitting ) with some patina on the brass. This blue table lamp is stylish, modern, elegant and made in the style and in the same period as Maison Charles France.
Creator: S.A. Boulanger (Manufacturer)
Dimensions: Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Diameter: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)
Power Source: Plug-in
Voltage: 220-240v
Lampshade: Not Included
Style: Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Brass,Opaline Glass
Place of Origin: Spain
S.A. Boulanger was founded in Anderlecht, Belgium in 1945. The company is famous for the large amount of lights it produced that were designed by Gaetano Sciolari. At some point in the 1980s the company changed their name in Les Ateliers...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Häberli Nox Wireless Lamp for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nox
Design by Alfredo Häberli
Distinctive to Nox is its wireless charging system with induction technology, enabling this sophisticated and highly versatile lamp to be used unplugged...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Studio Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of studio Murano glass table lamps, Italy in stock.
One of a kind colorful table lamps.
Wired to the American standard.
31.5" height to the socket.
8" diameter base.
Shades not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French Bespoke Ceramic Ruffle Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Handcrafted Ceramic Ruffle Lamps. Set of 2.
Height 1 (from lamp base to finial): 26.25"
Height 2 (from lamp base to top of ceramic): 13.5"
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Table Lamp, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass table lamp - signed by Lukasz Friedrich.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 45 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Patinated brass.
Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980), lives and works in Warsaw. He is a self-t...
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Amazing Maison Charles Mood Lamp circa 1970, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Charles mood lamp, circa 1970, 20th century.
gilt brass barrel depicting an eagle on black lacquered circular base, pagoda-shaped lampshade, 3-bulb ignition,
Measures: H: 75,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Amazing Maison Charles Pair of Lamp circa 1970, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Charles Paris
Pair of leaf lamps circa 1970, gilded bronze on black marble base, pagoda-shaped lampshade, Total height : 52, W : 33, D : 18 cm
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Scagliola Table Lamp
Located in Worcester, GB
Scagliola plaster is applied in layers by hand and then sanded back to reveal and one-of-a-kind abstract surface that echo patterns and textures seen throughout nature.
Handcrafted using contemporary & traditional techniques, each piece is mixed, applied and polished by Christopher in his Worcestershire studio.
Finished with antique brass accessories...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Scagliola
Maison Jansen Lamp Paris, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Jansen Paris.
Jansen lamp (ram).
Weight: 4.26 kg.
Sizes: H 660 mm L 360 mm.
Very good condition.
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of George Kovacs Tan Solid Travertine Table Lamps, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of George Kovacs polished beige travertine table lamps, circa 1980. Featuring heavy, solid, squared single piece tower forms in Coffee Cream toned natural, neutral Travertine, w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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