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Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from temde in new condition. A minimalist design. The simple translucent
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Kent Eriksson Table Lamp in Gradient Blue Glaze, Designhuset, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Kent Eriksson and produced by Designhuset in Sweden during the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Einar Luterkort Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Einar Luterkort, Upsala Ekeby
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Einar Luterkort and produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden during
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Type 26 Minimalist Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde. A minimalist design in red and white. The
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Anna Table Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp Anna by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anna Ehrner from the 70s. What is
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Paul Secon for Sompex Lucite and Wire Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
By Sompex, Paul Secon
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rare table lamp by Paul Secon. His lights are more commonly found as pendants. It had lost is
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Synthetic, Lucite

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp, Oak with Tapered Shade, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in France during the 1950s. The rustic yet elegant design is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bruno Karlsson Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century German Minimalist Space Age Model 6654 Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps from Kaiser Leuchten. A minimalist design of high functionality. The light head
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bruno Karlsson Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric

Pukebergs Glasbruk Table Lamp in Emerald and Red Marbled Glass, Sweden, 1920s
By Pukeberg Sweden, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden in the 1920s, with the glass base crafted
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Set of 2 Vintage Italian Tegola Table Lamps by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps by the manufacturer Blu Italia, designed by Bruno Gecchelin from the 70s. Italian
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp in Oak with Ivory Shade, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in France during the 1950s. The rustic yet elegant design is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting Company
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp by Architectural Lighting after a design by the well-known industrial designer
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20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp Model B-205 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-century Rare table lamp, model B-205 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, is a lovely design combining
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bruno Karlsson Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Ceramist Michael Andersen Table Lamp organic motif and green glaze. Denmark 1940
By Michael Andersen Son
Located in København K, 84
This rare table lamp, crafted by the esteemed Danish ceramist Michael Andersen and Son in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century French Minimalist Table Lamp by Jacques Biny, 1960s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp after a design by Jaques Biny from the 1960s for Lita, France (attributed). A
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Table Lamp with Authentic Shade In Faience Longwy, France, 1970s
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare table lamp signed Longwy faience factory. This lamp is made of faience and decorated with
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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Enamel

Kalmar Table Lamp Phoenix Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Italian Green Early Model Toledo Table Lamp, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Guzzini based on a design by Luigi Massoni from the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hamburg, DE
, 1960s Rare table lamp from Stilnovo according to a design by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi from the 1960s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Postmodern Italian Model Wing 509 Table Lamp by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Oluce based on a design by Bruno Gecchelin from the
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Rare Midcentury Lucite Radio Table Lamp by Moss Lighting
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare midcentury Moss radio table lamp in black and white Lucite with gold glazed ceramic dots as
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Postmodern Model Caio Table Lamp from Catellani Smith, 1980s
By Catellani Smith
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Catellani & Smith from the Oggeti Senza Tempo
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L1 Table Lamp, 1960s
By Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamps from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler based on a design by Rosemarie and
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Plastic

Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson, 1960s.
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Table Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting Company, 1960s Rare
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Minimalist Table Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1960s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp after a draft of Jacques Biny from the 1960s for Lita, France (attributed). A
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Elegant Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina A stunning and rare table lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Vintage Space Age Swiss Visier Table Lamp by E. R. Nele for Temde, 1970s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde based on a design by Eva Renée Nele from the
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Majestic Table Lamp! Atomic MCM Luxcraft Brass 1950s Incredibly Rare
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAJESTIC MID CENTURY TABLE LAMP STUNNING! PERFORATED SCREENS WOOD & BRASS EXQUISITE MID CENTURY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Table Lamp ‘Lamingo’ Model B-186 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare ‘Lamingo’ Model B-186 table lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced by his company in Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Harald Notini Table Lamp in Brass and Elm, Model 15409, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Danish Model PH 5 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp version of the well-known PH 5 pendant lamp by Poulsen based on a design by
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ingo Maurer Table Lamp Glass Chrome, Design M, Germany 1960
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Almelo, NL
rare table lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, in the 1960s. This mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Josef Frank
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Art Deco Table Lamp Porcelain with Bronze, Spain 1930
Located in La xara, VC
Very rare Table lamp Art deco period 1930s, this porcelain by the size and the design are unique
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Mid-Century German 6775 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamps by Kaiser lights with flexible shaft. The 6775 is one of the rare, large
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp in Brass, Glazed Ceramic, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical-inspired Design Table Lamp by Arvid Böhlmark, 1920s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare table lamp, model 6942, was designed by Arvid Böhlmark and produced by Arvid
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Desk Lamp made by Kaiser Leuchten - Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extremely rare table lamp from the 1960s by the well-known lighting company Kaiser Leuchten
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mutual Sunset Mid Century Table Lamp! Hollywood Regency Brass Rare! 60s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
" WIDTH : 16" Mutual Sunset Lamp Co has produced some amazing lamps. This elegant Table Lamp design is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MCM LAMP! "Twilight Zone" " "Third From The Sun" HISTORIC
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Rare Mutual Sunset 4-Light Mid Century Modern Italian Marble Table Lamp 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS MODERNISM! MUTUAL SUNSET 4-LIGHT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ITALIAN MARBLE AND
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Josef Frank Table Lamp Tisch-Überall Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Tisch-Überall' no. 1092 designed by Josef Frank in 1934 or
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Methacrylate and Aluminium Table Lamp by I. Hsalmarson for New Lamp, 1970s
By Ingrid Hsalmarson, New Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce table lamp by Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp. Methacrylate and aluminium table lamp, it
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Stylishly Elongated and Midcentury Made Alabaster Table or Desk Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
and serenity. These rare table lamps are beautiful when they are of and with the light switched on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Barovier Toso Sidone Table Lamp, Murano circa 1960s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barovier & Toso 'Sidone' Table Lamp, Murano circa 1960s A rare table lamp of the Sidone
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Rare Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Table Lamp Teak Brass Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! DANISH MODERN TEAK & BRASS TABLE LAMP BY MODELINE Design Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare! Paul Evans Skyscraper Rosewood Teak Table Lamp 1960s Mid Century Modern
By Paul Evans, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Paul Evans for Laurel Lamp Skyscraper Table Lamp Geometric Cut out Pattern Rosewood & Teak 33
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo table lamp model 4639 Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The classy and rare Table Lamp Model 4639, designed and produced by Stilnovo in 1960, is a striking
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

rare giuseppe ostuni table lamp
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant table lamp with wonderful details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Model "30331" Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1942
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted in 1942, by Bertil Brisborg, this model "30331" table lamp is a striking example of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hyper Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Mid Century Modern "Three Wishes* Coin Wishing Well
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
COVETED REMBRANDT! REMBRANDT MCM LAMP! Hyper Rare "3 Wishes" Lamp Three Coins in the Wishing Well
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce Cobra Vertebra Desk Flex Lamp Model 659
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Flex lamp, Also known as Vertebra, Model 659 by by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Very rare
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Classic Mid Century Acrylic Figural MOSS Lamps, Arabian figures
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Pair of Classic Mid Century Acrylic , lucite Figural 'MOSS' Lamps, Nubian / Arabian figures
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Lucite

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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?

Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.

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 Rare Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.