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Pr. Mid Century Genie Table Lamps by Laurel c 1960 s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Genie table lamps, made by The Laurel Lamp Company, model H-803 circa 1960's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and brown parchment paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige parchment paper table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. The
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Rare Bronze Italian Lamps w/ Paper Shades
Located in North Miami, FL
These petite table lamps are made of heavy polished bronze in the form of a wish-bone, open to
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bronze

Pair Of Carved Teak Lamps With Woven Paper Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A unusual, decorative and artistic pair of carved wood lamps. Carved urn form standards with floral
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Vintage Paper Lamps

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Teak, Paper

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Marble, Paper, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, marble, orange, yellow and blue paper table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Paper Lamps

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Marble, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and beige paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and beige paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and off-white paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

American Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Copper, Paper, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak, copper and brown paper floor lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Copper

American Designer, Table Lamp, Oak, Brass, Paper, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, parchment paper, glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Blue Marbleized Paper Brass Bow Candlestick Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue marbleized paper candlestick lamps. Brass fluted base and stationary brass bow
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1980s American Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and beige parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
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1950s Swedish Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, pine, moulded pine veneer and paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Paper, Rosewood, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, rosewood and green paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Table Lamps, Walnut, Brass, Paper, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, brass and white paper table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass, brass and green paper lampshade designed by Josef Frank and produced by Josef Frank
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Sculptural Olive Wood Table Lamp with Paper Shade, France, 1950s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
silhouette that gives the piece a sculptural presence. Topped with a delicate paper lampshade, the lamp
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps

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Olive, Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Rattan, Parchment Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and cream-white parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Rattan, Paper

Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, braided brown leather and light beige paper table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, elm and off white fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Paper, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brass, glass and paper table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Chic Studio Ceramic Desk Lamp with Matching Charcoal Paper Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textured, matte glaze studio ceramic desk or small table lamp with matching charcoal paper shade
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Ceramic, Paper

Barovier Toso Glass Lamp With Original Paper Label
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Norwood, NJ
A midcentury Murano Venetian glass lamp by Barovier & Toso. Clear hand blown glass with real gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

Uno Kristiansson, Floor Lamp, Pine, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and beige paper floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus
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1970s Swedish Vintage Paper Lamps

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Fabric, Pine

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Elm, Paper

Pair Modernist Coil Brass and Metal Table Lamps , Majestic / Heifetz
By Heifetz, Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Pair Coil Brass and Metal Table Lamps ,Not certain of the manufacturer or
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated wood, brown fabric and beige parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in Sweden
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1950s Swedish Vintage Paper Lamps

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Ystad-Metall, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and red parchment paper table lamp produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric, Sweden 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stack-laminated wood, fabric string and beige parchment paper table lamp, designed and produced
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Wood, Paper

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Parchment Paper. Fabric. Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform birch, beige parchment paper and pink fabric string table lamp designed and produced in
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1970s Swedish Vintage Paper Lamps

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Fabric, Birch, Parchment Paper

French Art Deco Cracked Ceramic Lamp with Custom Parchment Paper Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco cracked ceramic lamp with custom parchment paper shade. Stamped on the bottom.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

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Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Danish Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Red Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, fabric, and red paper table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Socket takes
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Fabric, Pine, Paper

Austrian Designer, Floor Lamp, Teak, Lacquered Metal, Paper, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floor lamp designed and produced in Austria, 1950s-1960s. Composed of teak, black-lacquered metal
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

Fontana Arte Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Paper, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed table lamp in brass with paper lampshades and a green-colored glass base, designed
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Chic Small Burl Wood Desk Lamp with Custom Parchment Paper Shade
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small burl wood desk lamp with custom cream parchment paper shade. Perfect for a mid-century desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Burl, Parchment Paper

French Ceramic "Bougeoir" Table or Desk Lamp with Parchment Paper Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ceramic "bougeoir" (candlestick shape) table or desk lamp with parchment paper shade
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1960s French Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Parchment Paper, Ceramic

Bertel Gardberg, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Paper, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and white paper table lamp designed by Bertel Gardner and produced by Lival Oy
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1960s Finnish Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Japanese Modern Bamboo Washi Paper Lantern Table Lamp by Miyabi Andon
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Miyabi Andon table lamp Japan circa 1980s Cylindrical lantern constructed of bamboo and
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Paper

1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm with Vintage Decorated Paper Shade
By Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in København K, 84
and blue glazed base. The lamp comes with a rare decorated vintage paper shade with a matte
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Ceramic, Paper

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Malachite Print Paper Shade by Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s. The design features a three-legged
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal, Steel

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "5X" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "1A" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Lamp With Painted Paper Lampshades - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Tripod standing lamp, polished brass, black lacquered steel base, plastified black lace decoration
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Large beautiful 1970s Italian bamboo table lamp with large oiled paper shade
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s bamboo table lamp with a large paper shade. Beautiful design from the 1960s. Made in
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1970s Italian Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

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Bamboo, Paper

Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency hand gilded gold plaster large scale figural lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Organic Design Studio Craft Teak Frame Lamp Paper Shade
By Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind Mid-Century Modern organic design studio Craft Teak frame lamp with a textile paper
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Teak, Paper

Rattan lamp and paper lampshade circa 1960 Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in TARBES, FR
Table lamp in rattan and paper lampshade, good condition, its aestheticism is typical of the period
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Rattan

Cocoon Plastic Paper and Green Metal Body Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive cocoon plastic paper and green metal body industrial table lamp, 1950s Germany Cocoon
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal

rare paper table light
Located in Kiel, SH
decorative paper table lamp in good used condition. We havn't found no informations about the
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1980s European Organic Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Wood, Paper

Early Le Klint Table + Wall Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, Brass + Paper Shade 1940s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
of paper. You have the option of using the lamp also as a wall lamp as it is sold with the original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass

Plastic Paper and Wood Frame Pair of Table Lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic paper and wood frame pair of table lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimal design Very
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Paper Lamps

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Plastic, Wood, Paper

Vintage Danish Le Klint Table Lamp in Brass Paper by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare early partially black model 306 table lamp with a base featuring solid brass accents
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Brass Opaline Glass 3 Lights 1959 Table Lamp by Stilnovo with Red Paper Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
lighting of 3 bulbs: one internal and two external. The lamp features its original red paper shade but it
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Sculptural Teak Adjustable Floor Lamp w/ Custom Archival Paper Shade
Located in New York, NY
interplay between the natural wood and the exquisitely pristine paper shade heightens the lamp's presence
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

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Teak

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Vintage Paper Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage paper lamps available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and brass, all vintage paper lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage paper lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage paper lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage paper lamps over the years, but those made by Isamu Noguchi, Ingo Maurer and Le Klint are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Paper Lamps?

Prices for vintage paper lamps start at $200 and top out at $11,897 with the average selling for $1,450.

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 Paper Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures 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.
  • 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.