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J.T. Kalmar Yellow Table Desk Side Lamp, Brass Iron, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
blackened cast iron with an integrated switch, while the lamp’s neck is polished brass with an attractive
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Vintage German Glass TA 14 Cube Table Lamp from Peill Putzler, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass cube table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler. Here in the completely clear
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Glass

Mid-Century German Space Age Brass Floor Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
E14 lamps. The manufacturer is very likely to be emperor. The lamp has a foot switch. This piece is
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Cane Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
style lamp shade. The lamp has a three way switch on the head that swaps between off, top head on
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Postmodern Halogen Table Lamp Style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
with a dimmer switch in the center which turns on the halogen lamp. This lamp SCREAMS 1980’s Postmodern
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Vintage German Glass Ta 14 Cube Table Lamp from Peill Putzler, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
light. The lamp has a cord switch. This piece has an attribution mark, European Plug (up to 250V).The
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20th Century German Vintage Lamp Switch

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Glass, Plastic

Mid-Century Space Age Metal Chrome Arc Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
serves to fix it. The lamp has a kick -off switch. Additional information: Materials: Plastic, Metal
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Industrial Surgical Floor Lamps Metal Frames Bases w/Casters by Wilmot Castle Co
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
for one lamp is on the arm while the other has an inline switch & one lamp has a decorative reflective
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Chromed Floor Lamp with Glass Globes, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
lights spots made with refined glass. Once switched on the lamp gives a beautiful lightining effect. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Chrome

Set of 2 Vintage Italian Tegola Table Lamps by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Hamburg, DE
example, the shadow on the transition in the arm and the cable outlet. The lamps have a cord switch and a
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20th Century Italian Vintage Lamp Switch

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Marble, Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Space Age 5 Light Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Space Age 5 Light Sculptural Table Lamp with Dimmer Switch. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Chrome

Mid-Century German Space Age Bulb Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
plate base at the bottom. The cable exits visibly from the back. The lamp has the cord switch that is
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Monumental Lucite Dome Lantern Table Lamp Luigi Massoni Vintage Italian
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large table lamp with original switch and cord. Good vintage condition with some scuffs to
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Floor Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, Valenti
By Valenti, Jacques Adnet
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century floor lamp by Valenti. This design is often attributed to French designer Jacques
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Vintage Postmodern Italian Igloo Table Lamp by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 1980s
By Tommaso Cimini
Located in Hamburg, DE
the lamp is the switch. In the foot is an extra Allen key hidden as a tool to retighten the joints if
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Pair of 1970s Vintage Midcentury West German Ceramic Carstens Table Lamps
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
. The two lamps are functional but should be rewired before use. The two toggle switches of the lamps
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Ceramic

Floor Lamp in Solid Cherry and Cherry Veneer circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floor lamp in solid cherry and cherry veneer circa 1950/1960 There is a wooden switch on the lamp
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Cherry

Vintage Postmodern Italian Zelig Table Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
positions. The spade -shaped light head can be rotated and rotated. The lamp has a switch with two
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp by Bakalowits, Vienna, 1960s
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
three E 27 sockets and an on/off switch on the lamp cable. approx. measures: Width: 31 cm Depth: 31 cm
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Glass

Very Large Stunning Brutalist Postmodern MCM Ceramic Handmade Lamp 70s, 3 lights
Located in Basel, BS
Very stunning 1970s large French, brutalist handmade lamp featuring a 3 light switch, you can have
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for JBS, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hamburg, DE
. the lamp has 5 focal points that can be switched individually. A light source (e27) illuminates the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for JBS, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Hamburg, DE
room in a special lighting mood. The lamp has 3 focal points that can be switched individually. A light
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Black and Brass Floor Lamp Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Contemporary in a living room or bedroom. The floor lamp has an on/off switch and lights with one E 14 bulb
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Brass

Curved brass floor lamp model A4955 produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
. Light switch on top of the lamp fitting. Very good vintage condition with age related patina/oxidation
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Brass

1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black Brass Midcentury
By Erik Wärnå, Ewå Värnamo
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
and unusually shaped, heavy cast steel base with switch. The lamp holds well in a variety of positions
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Swedish modern floor lamps by ASEA belysning by Bo Råman, Sweden, 1950s
By Bo Råman, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
with grey paint and polished brass. New lamp shades in natural linen fabric. pull chord light switch on
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Monumental Alabaster Urn Table Lamps with Interior Lighting, Wired and Working
Located in Miami, FL
urns and have in-line switches. The lamps are wired and in good working condition. They are fresh to
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

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Alabaster, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Silver Aluminum Black Metal Spotlight Table Lamp 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
/off switch at the E 27 socket and a bakelite plug. This lamp could be the whimsical in your room
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Aluminum

Brass and Glass Floor Lamp 15193 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten, SE
shade in off white chintz fabric. Chord light switch on the lamp fitment in working order. Very good
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Vintage Danish Modern Organic Form Three-Light Teak and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
the ability to be individually controlled by a brass knob switch on the lamp in addition to an on/off
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Marble, Brass

Set of three table lamps in cubist style design by Harvey Guzzin, Italy, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
. For one E24 bulb (big one) and two E14 bulbs (small ones). Original switches and lamp holders; new
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Switch

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Acrylic

Black and brass floor lamp model 53701 by Uppsala Armaturfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By Uppsala Armaturfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
lacquered metal with brass details and bakelite turn switch. The lamp shade is adjustable from a reading
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Brass

Set Of Three Kaiser Lamps: Two Wall- And One Desklamp, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Schwerin, MV
lamp is switched via a cord switch Height max. 90 cm Depth 68 cm Width 19 cm Foot diameter 19 cm Shade
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Bakelite Fazzoletto Table Lamp 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
button switch, while the lamp shade features an amazing blossom like form. One E 14 socket The lamp shade
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Vintage Brass Black Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
flexible stem the table lamp is easy to switch in each direction. Furthermore the table lamp features one E
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Aluminum, Brass

Lupela Table Lamp by Luis Peres de la Oliva - Spain 1960 s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
combination of cream and off-green hues, which enhances its sculptural appeal. The lamp’s unique square switch
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stacked Ball Table Lamps with New RH Shades
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
switch. Lamps will be polished before shipping. Lamps were recently upgraded with the twin sockets being
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Steel, Chrome

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp in Brass with Copper Shades, 1927-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
) table lamp with copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of browned brass. Top of base is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Oversized Ceramic Table Lamps by Mattli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conical diffusers with two switches / lamp to control each socket independently. They include the original
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass, Metal

French Table Lamp with Porcelain Crane or Heron and Flowers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Standard wire with EU plug and on-off switch. The lamp is in very good to excellent vintage and working
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Swedish pinewood table lamp by L.O. Nilsson for Nordisk Present, 1970s
By Nordisk Present Design
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish design from this period. It includes a standard E27 lamp holder and a light switch in the cord.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Pine

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
offset from the floor with a shadow joint. The lamp has a double foot switch to switch flooders and the
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Vintage Italian Space Age Tama Floor Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Hamburg, DE
lamp around or hang it as a wall or ceiling lamp. The lamp has a cord switch. This piece has an
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Switch

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Plastic

MidCentury German Bulb Advertising Floor Lamp in the style of Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
(manufacturer, wattage, etc.). The lamp has a cord switch and plug. It can be used as a floor or pendant lamp
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Pair of Mads - Caprani Denmark 1970s Timberline Bentwood Model 841 Table Lamps
By Caprani Light AS, Micheli Alessio
Located in St. Louis, MO
table lamps with with inline switches. From one owner estate, this design is prime examples of Danish
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

RARE Set of 2 Floor Lamps from Shelbourne Hotel, Miami Beach, USA, c. 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
and easy to change or modify lighting tone and brightness. One lamp has a switch and one requires
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Glass, Teak

Rare and Important Fru-fru Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti
By Lamperti, Elvio Becheroni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
base. The lamp has a two-way switch in the line of cord allowing you to turn either top or bottom
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Chrome

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Type 26 Minimalist Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
and exits visibly at the top. The lamp has a push switch that is integrated into the shape and color
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Iconic Postmodern Halogen Mack Floor Lamp by George Kovack for Sonneman c 1980s
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
' original in line foot operated dimmer switch. The lamp accepts a standard size halogen bulb. Dia. at top
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
(14.75" long) also moves from side to side. The lamp, which has a dimmer switch, extends from 35" to 48
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Chrome

Mitchell "Lumitone" Streamline Art Deco Bakelite AM Radio Table Lamp, 1941
Located in Van Nuys, CA
switches for both radio and lamp. Fully working. Measurements: 19" Tall X 6" Diameter United States
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

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Bakelite

Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp in Polished Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
. Original light switch on the lamp holder in working order. New lamp shade with natural colored linen shade
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish LamPetit Table Lamp by Bent Gantzel Boysen for Louis Poulsen
By Bent Gantzel-Boysen
Located in Hamburg, DE
unfolded a considerable size and becomes a full desk lamp. The switch is located inside. This piece has an
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Plastic

Pair of Cricket Lamps by Otto Wach for RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
switch is located on the underside of the lamp.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Lamp Switch

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Aluminum

Hans-Agne Jakobsson conical mid-century table lamp, glass wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century table lamp designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Glass, Beech

Pair of 1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
art deco style lamp shade. These lamps have three way switches on the head that swaps between off, top
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Clear Glass White Brass Table Lamps 1960 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
/ off switch at the cable. These playful and graceful table lamps works wonderfully in a bedroom as well
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Brass

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Vintage Lamp Switch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage lamp switch you’re looking for. Each vintage lamp switch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage lamp switch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage lamp switch bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage lamp switch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cedric Hartman, Angelo Lelii and Arredoluce produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Lamp Switch?

Prices for a vintage lamp switch start at $200 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $987.

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.

Questions About Vintage Lamp Switch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.