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Italian Mid-Century Snow White Murano Glass Chandelier by Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
checked and prepared this lamp to operate in US, UK and EU.
Albano Poli founded Poliarte in 1968 as an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,015 Sale Price
25% Off
H 20.87 in Dm 14.18 in
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
drawers and a smaller one hidden behind the folded desktop. Inside, when the desktop is unfolded, a lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$2,316
H 53.55 in W 28.75 in D 14.18 in
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lisse, NL
wonderfully original condition and the counter weight makes it very easy to 'operate'. The stunning lamp shade
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,226
H 17.7 in W 13.3 in D 48 in
Operating Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This antique surgical operating room lamp has been polished and restored by the artisans at our
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Medical Operating Lamp Famed 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
Medical operating lamp Famed 1
Primary use:
Medical operating lamp was used by health service in
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
1970s Vintage Medical Operating Lamp Famed B 200
Located in Warsaw, PL
Primary use:
Medical operating lamp was used by health service in hospitals, and medical and
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Surgical XLarge Floor Lamp on Heavy Tripod
Located in VUGHT, NL
Large operating lamp (60s) placed on a Cambo photo studio (from the 1950s) on a column tripod
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Giant Parabola Surgical Light
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very large and extensively modified operating lamp (1980s) on the heaviest made tripod by Linhof
Category
Vintage 1980s German Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
looking industrial light with great patina to the metal, especially the lamp shade. Operates from an old
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Paavo Tynell 9227ms Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hamburg, HH
that is conveniently located on the lampshade. This makes the lamp easy to operate. The total height of
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Bedside Table Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
-lacquered stand. The bedside lamp has a pressure switch on the Stand and is operated with an E 14 lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-century Ceramic hand made table lamp
Located in Budapest, HU
-42 cm
For our American customers, we can modify the lamp to operate on 110V. Please contact us for
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Stiffel Crackle Glazed Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Little Rock, AR
glass globes and replaced them with sockets operated by earring pulls.
These lamps stand 38 inches
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1920s French Bronze Table Lamp with Lion Feet
Located in Søgne, NO
intrigue in any space.
It's worth noting that the lamp operates flawlessly on 220V, and it will surely
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
an elliptical base and fitted with a large spun fiberglass shade. Lamps operate via a dial switch
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Oluce Nerolia, Space Age Table Lamp in Glass, Sculptural Collectible
By Ferdi Giardini, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
lamp is operated through a dimmer switch, perfectly working.
The Oluce sticker underneath the base is
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Architect Clamp Lamp from Alfred Muller for Amba, Switzerland
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design firm, manufacturer and retailer all in one.
Both lamps operates in identical ways. The visor is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Monolith Table Lamp in Leather, Brass and 24K Gold by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shade. The lamp operates from a thumb dimmer switch on the black French twist cord. The stacked monolith
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,200 / item
H 22.75 in W 16 in D 8.14 in
Floor Lamp by Poul Christiansen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1970s
By Poul Christiansen, Le Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
off a warm and atmospheric light. The lamp is operated via a foot switch and features an E 27 socket
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Artemide Curiosity 36 Table Lamp in Black by Davide Oppizzi
By Davide Oppizzi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
its space of light everywhere, making it ideal for all interior design scenarios. The lamp can operate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$520 / item
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
1960s Italian Modern Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A spun fiberglass pendant lamp from the 1960s attributed to Harvey Guzzini of Italy. Stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Large Austrian Art Nouveau Lamp with Pallme
König Glass
By Pallme König
Located in Wien, AT
Very large ceiling lamp, originally operated with kerosene. Electrified.
The large lampshade of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Metal Rechaud with Wooden Handle
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
base is ideal for keeping food warm during meals, operating via a small lamp that can be easily lit
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Early Modernist Design by Kurt Versen "Flip" Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Oakland, CA
operated. Lamps by the Kurt Versen company were known for there high quality of design, construction and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Opery Multibeam - Operating Room Lamps
Table
Located in Peekskill, NY
lamp and shade. The main operating lamp is "Explosion Proof" in construction and is extremely well made
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Large Rolling Articulated Arm Operating Room Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
this one of the easiest to adjust and position. For 20 years I used this as a photography lamp for my
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Floor Standing Wood Tripod Castle Operating Spot Light.
Located in Peekskill, NY
one-of-a-kind floor lamp.
Completely intact and rewired c. 1930's interior operating room "castle
Category
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Scissor Castle Operating Room Lamp
By Castle Lamp Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
A castle light has been one of the most popular examination lamp for generations. The look is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Ritter Articulated Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This very rare multi jointed operating lamp is in amazing condition. If you are a seasoned
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Brass
Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Desk or Table Lamp
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in San Mateo, CA
Desk or table lamp by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. The switch on this lamp is operated by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modeline Teak Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Angeles, California, and was founded by Bernie Roberts in 1957. The California lamp company operated until
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Antique Ritter Articulated Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This very rare multi jointed operating lamp is in amazing condition. If you are a seasoned
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Brass, Aluminum
1890s Style Operating Room Light
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
found in early operating rooms. The shades are in the ladle style with a satin over mirror finish. Each
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
1890s Style Operating Room Light.
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
found in early operating rooms. The shades are in the ladle style with a satin over mirror finish. Each
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Multibeam Operating Room Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
smaller version of the revolutionary opery multibeam operating room lamp. It's designed to send multiple
Category
Late 20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Opery Multibeam – Operating Room Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Some consider this lamp the “Holy Grail” of industrial lighting and typical of the rare odd objects
Category
American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
EUROPEAN ACCENT LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A nice desk or highlight lamp in good original shades of green , shade rotates to operate as a task
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Stilnovo Floor Lamp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning Stilnovo floor lamp which operates as an uplighter and downlighter . Marble base , two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pedestal.
The lamps are operated by an in-cord switch, and do not bear a visible makers mark.
No
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pedestal.
The lamps are operated by an in-cord switch, and do not bear a visible makers mark
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hala Extra Large Industrial Desk Lamp H Busquet
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Hala Zeist Holland extra large desk or floor lamp. Spring operated, works very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental and Rare Table Lamp with Greek Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
, making this lamp suitable as either a tabletop piece or a mid-sized floor lamp. The lamp is operated via
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Medusa
Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt
By Umberto Riva, VeArt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
anatomical molded clear glass table lamp. The clear glass is one piece and works alongside a spring operated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Robert Mathieu "Pendulum" Floor Lamp, French, 1950
s
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
. Operated by updated floor switch.
Lamp has excellent provenance.
Measurements given are variable
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1930
s Magilux Art Deco Bauhaus Style Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
switch at the front is no longer in use, the lamp is operated by a new switch added to the braided cable
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau wrought iron floor lamp Charles Schneider, 1920
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
iron frame, is made of ochre-colored glass with blue and gray highlights. The lamp is operated by a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tobia Scarpa
Soldiesis
floor lamp for Monnalisa - Italy, 1990s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
displayed in the Louvre and New York’s MoMA.
The lamp is operated by a foot switch and is in excellent
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Resin
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Round Half Dome Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tables or night stands. The lamp operates with a feed-thru switch and is in good working order. Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Waterfall Five-Arm Brass Laurel Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This five-arm floor lamp has a very 1970s design rendered entirely in chrome. Five curved branches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large German Operating Theatre Lamp, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large German operating theatre lamp Circa 1930s
- Steel casing
- Glass diffuser
- Mercury
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large German Operating Theatre Lamp Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large German Operating Theatre lamp Circa 1950s
- Steel casing
- Glass diffuser
- Mercury
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Aluminium Floor Double Spot Lamp Peter Nelson 1960s Architectural Lighting
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
engineered. The lamp is operated using a solid aluminium switch box on the upright rod of the lamp. These
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,353
H 48.04 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Standard Lamp, English, Brass, Floor Light, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
generous length of quality cable and fused plug
Lamp operates with a convenient floor switch
This is an
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Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,626
H 60.44 in W 14.77 in D 14.77 in
Original 1980s Vintage Table Lamp in Metal, Akcryl and Red Varnish
Located in København K, 84
kinetic feel. Many different position operated by hand. The lamp is fully functional. It is in overall
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Aluminium Floor Double Spot Floor Lamp Peter Nelson 1960s Architectural Lighting
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
engineered. The lamp is operated using a solid aluminium switch box on the upright rod of the lamp. These
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,353
H 54.34 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Italian Floor Lamp Model Tretalogia by Roberto Gabetti
Aimaro Isola, 1970s
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola, Roberto Gabetti, Arbo
Located in Milano, IT
Rare floor lamp model "Tetralogia", produced by Arbo, Milan, 1970s. The lamp is made of chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
$7,127
H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rare, tall floor lamp in the style of Robert Sonneman, circa 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
from the central cylinder in a helix and each ends in a globe bulb. The lamp is operated by a dimming
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Operating Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal operating lamp for your home. An operating lamp — often made from metal, steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the operating lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An operating lamp, designed in the Industrial or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one operating lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Scialytique, Castle Lamp Co. and Pittsburgh Reflective Glass produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for an operating lamp at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $551 on the low end and $13,275 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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