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Rare 1950 s Atomic Lamp, Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This asymmetrical wire frame lamp with hairpin legs is wound with pink and black nylon cord. When
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare 1950
s Atomic Lamp, Germany
Rare 1950
s Atomic Lamp, Germany
$1,695
H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid Century Modern atomic age Multidirectional Brass Desk/Table Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare multidirectional brass desk top lamp with polished aluminum shade and solid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Atomic-Age Centrifuge Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
re-purposed in our workshop as this beautiful Industrial table lamp. The centrifuge body was removed
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Majestic Cork Table Tall Lamps Atomic Age Original Lampshades
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of tall table lamps in cork with walnut and brass fittings and original lampshades
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cork

American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp by Heifetz Atomic Age
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall and rare lamp designed by Heifetz with a plastic corrugated shade by Rotoflex, circa
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Brass Atomic Era Table Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage midcentury Danish modern teak & brass atomic era table lamps. Item features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Period 1950s Atomic Age Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare, atonic age, hand made pottery, starburst globe table lamps on metal base with disc feet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Textured Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage 1960s Atomic Orange Lamp Mad Men
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage geometric lamp in bright orange glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 34" high overall, 20
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sputnik Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC POPULUXE! SPACE AGE! CERAMIC & METAL TRIPOD ROCKET SHIP MCM TABLE LAMP! EPIC STYLE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Enamel Table Lamps
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of midcentury tripod table lamp with brass vase shape body mounted on three legs and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Atomic Lamps Signed F.A.I.P.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of circa early 1950s plaster composite table lamps signed F.A.I.P.. Lamps feature a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Atomic Lamps Signed F.A.I.P.
Pair of Atomic Lamps Signed F.A.I.P.
$1,995
H 20.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Atomic Mid-Century Table Lamp by James Harvey Crate T-3-C c. 2000
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atomic Mid-Century by James Harvey Crate T-3-C adjustable table lamp reissue of the 1951 MOMA
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Atomic Flying Saucer Lamp by Esther Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A petite atomic flying saucer accent lamp from Australia, made by the Esther Lighting Company
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Glass Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare table or desk lamp, circa 1950s. Completely restored, and re-wired. The lampshade has
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Classic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Atomic Lamps, Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern brass atomic lamps,,Retain original parchment lamp shades
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atomic Mid-Century Modern Articulating Eyeball Spot Lamps by OMI Koch Lowy
By Koch Lowy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished chrome table lamps by OMI Koch & Lowy. These Atomic space-age
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of 1950s Atomic Age Conical-form Green Glazed Ribbed Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great midcentury design, each ribbed conical-shaped ceramic lamp resting on a concave forest-green
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1950 s American Mid-Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great condition very clean
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972
J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972
$2,950
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Bitossi Raymor Orange Lamp Vase Ceramic Londi Italian Huge Atomic Drip Pottery
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge Bitossi pottery lamp in bright orange lava drip glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 38" high overall
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Atomic Age 1940s Molecular Model Turned Orb Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of vintage atomic age lamps consisting of turned maple orbs and discs in the manner of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Vintage Pair of Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage pair of Haeger pottery lamps in bright sunny yellow glaze, circa 1970s. Three-way
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Austrian 1950s Table Lamp
By Louis Kalff, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Adorable "Atomic" table or desk lamp from Austria, 1950s. A wrinkle-lacquered shade in excellent
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Austrian 1950s Table Lamp
Austrian 1950s Table Lamp
$832
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
French Space Age Silver-Colored Bubble Table Lamps, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of two French Atomic Age bubble shaped table lamps from the 1970s-1980s. Acrylic shiny silver
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pair of Brass Waterfall Table Lamps by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental Pair of brass Mid-Century atomic eyeball table lamps by Sonneman. Excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Smoke Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill Putzler
By Peill Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent pair of atomic mushroom table lamps in smoke glass. The large handblown glass bodies with
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Rare Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Limburg Glashutte, 1969
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Excellent and rare pair of atomic mushroom table lamps in smoke glass by Limburg Glashutte. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Robert Sonneman Chrome Molecule Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Design 60s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN! MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC AGE CHROME TOWER TABLE LAMP! ICONIC! EPIC DESIGN! CIRCA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Space Age Lamps, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of large iconic Italian modernist atomic age Mazzega Murano statement table lamps by glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Tall "Atomic" Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic pair of chrome and metal lamps with large round bulbs, some colored. Fifties atomic
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Tall "Atomic" Lamps
Pair of Tall "Atomic" Lamps
$2,300
H 40 in Dm 15 in
Rare "Barnaba" Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Table Lamp with "Atomic" Edge. This Rare Lamp is made up of 6 Chrome Rods Looped Around
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures

Pair of Atomic Table Lamps
Located in Bridport, CT
Pair of atomic form table lamps in chrome and lacquered metal.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Atomic Table Lamps
Pair of Atomic Table Lamps
$2,200
H 22.5 in W 10 in D 11 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s modern Atomic style table lamps features a chrome base with decorative white bulbs. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Medium RES Murano, Italy White Glass Atomic Table Lamp 1970s, Pristine
Located in Firenze, FI
Gorgeous Medium Murano Original: RES MURANO. Made in Italy White Glass Table Lamp from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atomic table lamp in original abstract finish. Articulates at base of funnel shade. Currently
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Lamp
$250
H 18 in W 8 in D 14 in
Atomic Style Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Northbrook, IL
Unique Sculptural Atomic Style Lamp by Rembrandt. Polished Brass Inverted Cone, Graduated Spheres
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atomic Style Rembrandt Lamp
Atomic Style Rembrandt Lamp
$1,450
H 30.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Rembrandt Brass Atomic Style Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual atomic sputnik brass and enamel steel lamp from the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1960s Atomic Lava Ceramic Table Lamp on a Tripod Walnut Base
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Really unusual and spectacular this fire color glaze lamp sitting on a tripod walnut base will fit
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lava

Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Large midcentury Sputnik table or desk lamp. Manufactured in Switzerland by the family company
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp
$2,615
H 26.58 in Dm 23.63 in
Atomic Chrome and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Cool and funky desk lamp in crisp chrome with atomic-style swiveling shade. Single socket accepts
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Atomic Chrome and Marble Table Lamp
Atomic Chrome and Marble Table Lamp
$595
H 21 in W 14 in D 10 in
1960s Atomic Multi-Bulb Table Lamp
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Polished chrome and wood, multi-bulb table lamp.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960s Atomic Multi-Bulb Table Lamp
1960s Atomic Multi-Bulb Table Lamp
$1,450
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 14.5 in
Atomic Chrome Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Atomic Chrome Lamp in the style of Kalmar with nine sockets and bulbs, this lamp makes a statement
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Atomic Chrome Lamp
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Atomic Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pierced Shades
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Atomic" Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Brass tubing and chrome cylinders
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of "Atomic" Lamps
Pair of "Atomic" Lamps
$1,200
H 33.5 in
Pair of Atomic Lamps, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Atomic Lamps 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Lamps, 1950s
Pair of Atomic Lamps, 1950s
$3,400
H 33.27 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Atomic Steel and Rope Lamp
Located in New York, NY
sculpture and forms found in nature, the Atomic Steel and Rope Lamp has a striking, artful presence. Almost
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Atomic Steel and Rope Lamp
Atomic Steel and Rope Lamp
$950
H 41 in Dm 12 in
Outstanding Custom 1940 s Machine / Atomic Age Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique table lamp merges the of best machine age design with the early beginnings of atomic
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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Atomic Tripod Table Lamp with Original Grasscloth Shade, circa 1959
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Atomic tripod table lamp with original grasscloth shade, circa 1959. Wood base with brass detailing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Grasscloth, Wood

Pair of Ebonized Atomic Style Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Space Age Atomic Style Lamps
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ebonized Atomic Style Lamps
Pair of Ebonized Atomic Style Lamps
$6,500
H 25 in W 23 in D 14 in
Pair 1950s Atomic Era Fiberglass and Brass Tripod Table Lamps
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super fun pair of 1950s Atomic Era table lamps are in amazing condition with no damage to the
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Atomic Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The definitive atomic design, these are stylized versions of the mushroom cloud. The bases are
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Atomic Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Atomic Lamps
$750
H 16.5 in Dm 10.5 in
1950s Heifetz Atomic Hairpin Leg and Cork Ball Table Lamp
Located in Papaikou, HI
This is a classic! Heifetz mid century modern lamp. The proportions are great, the design is clean
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950 s Atomic Style Table Lamp With Laminated Shade
Located in Papaikou, HI
Very spare and lean, but making a real design statement.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Atomic Style 1950 s Table Lamp With "Double Decker" Lampshade
Located in Papaikou, HI
The title line just about says it all. It's a good one.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Spelter

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Atomic Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal atomic table lamp for your home. Each atomic table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 296 options for an antique or vintage atomic table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer atomic table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An atomic table lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Rembrandt Lamp Company, Majestic Lamp Company and Gerald Thurston each produced at least one beautiful atomic table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Atomic Table Lamp?

Prices for an atomic table lamp start at $150 and top out at $23,572 with the average selling for $1,461.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Atomic Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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