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Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps by Harry Balmer for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale Sculptural Ribbon Lamps, designed by Harry Balmer for The Laurel Lamp Company
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Marble Gilt Metal Sculpture Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian For Wilmar! 1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
WILMAR ITALIAN MARBLE SCULPTURAL TABLE LAMP STUNNING! DIRECT METAL WORK GILT ROSE & ITALIAN
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Crystal, Metal, 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 Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s Brancusi Brass Art
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. ICONIC MID CENTURY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Metallic Silver Glaze Ball Lamps by Marbro, circa 1970
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage ceramic metallic silver glaze ball lamps by Marbro circa 1970 Gorgeous lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR EPIC MODELINE Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamps ALUMINUM WALNUT 1958
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
TABLE LAMPS! The Epitome of Danish Modernism! Simply Beautiful! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 36" TALL 18
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP RARE ROCKET TRIPOD! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & WALNUT ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning! Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline. A fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood

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 Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp. White Richard Barr Clean Design.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Bespoke Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass and White Enameled Metal Incredibly Clean
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp Rust-Orange Accents! Richard Barr
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Bespoke Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass and Enameled Metal Incredible Rust-Orange
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Chic Pair of Porcelain Marbro Lamps in Hermes Orange and Coral, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An off-the-chain pair of porcelain lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960. For several
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored-Arthur Jacobs Model-350 Floor Lamp for Modeline of California
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Harry Balmer, Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Blackened Steel, Table Lamp, 1970s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Harry Balmer, Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Blackened Steel, Table Lamp, 1970s Single brutalist
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1940s American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Steel

Harry Balmer for Laurel Sculptural Brutalist Patinated Steel "Ribbon" Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Striking Mid-Century Brutalist ribbon-form table lamp by Harry Balmer for Laurel Lamp Co., circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Urn Form Asian Modern Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of high quality mid century Asian modern tall brass urn form table tables with brass rings on sides and embossed Asian symbols, mounted on square wood bases. Brass has nice warm...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company! Incredible
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps
By E. F. Chapman, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps. A great pair of well detailed Chinese modern or Asian modern
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Marbro Murano Glass Seguso Mid Century Lamp
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century Murano glass lamp by Seguso, imported by The Marbro Lamp Company. Hand-blown
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Maison Charles
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Sculptural wrought iron and flower motif tole floor lamp made in Italy in the 50s . Solid well
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Iron

Pair of Vintage Italian Blown Glass Rooster Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Italian blown glass Rooster lamps. Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency Italian blown
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Blown Glass, Glass

Vintage Murano Seguso For Marbro Lamp Co. Turquoise Glass Lamps Nickel Silver
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
or Caribbean sky blue Murano glass lamps have white lacquered bases. The luminosity of the ribbed
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Nickel

Seguso Green Murano Glass Table Lamp With Bronze Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking hand-blown Murano glass table lamp made by Seguso for The Marbro Lamp Company, dating to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Bronze

Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs Model-1695 Table Lamp for Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co., Arthur Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Swiss Banker Decor! Goat Horn MCM 1950s
By Franz Hagenauer, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN SWISS MOUNTAIN GOAT TABLE LAMP! DIMENSIONS
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

1970s Table Lamp Sculptural Art Carved Wood Brass Mexico City
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sensational table lamp sculptural art carved wood block with brass from Mexico City In the
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Powerful torch-cut iron sculptural table lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. on a cube base of
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1970s American Vintage Study Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for the Laurel Lamp Co. C1960. Beautiful
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs "Infinity" Model-9420 Lamp for Modeline of C.
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Korina Wood, Original Frosted Glass Globes, Brass Hardware ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Harry Balmer Harold Weiss Laurel Ribbon Brutalist Table Lamp c. 1960/70 s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in New York, NY
Classic Brutalist school table lamp designed by Harry Balmer and Harold Weiss, for the Laurel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Copper

Art Deco Faries “Guardsman Swivel Bronze Desk Lamp - RARE Pair Available
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco/Mid Century Modern Desk Lamps. Also work as bedside or table. These are rare to find
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950 s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Baldelli
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950's.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rainbow Lamp Company Space Age Bronze Floor Lamp Designed by Jim Bindman 1980
By Robert Sonneman, Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern American Space Age unique vintage brass finished floor lamp designed by Jim
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1980s American Space Age Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR TEAK & ENAMEL SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. MINIMALIST
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Adjustable Swedish Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Laurel lamp Co. D-747 swedish brass table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a sculpted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Shell

Brass Tri Leg Tripod Base Round Side Table Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern table floor lamp by Laurel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Parzinger Style Rembrandt Masterpieces Brass Torch Candlestick Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Pair of Rembrandt Lamp Company "Masterpieces" brass torch table lamps with white milk glass
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Majestic Brutalist Tall Lamp By Laurel Lighting 1970 s in Bronze Finish
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic rare and beautiful tall lamp by Laurel lighting company, circa 1970's includes new lamp
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20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pair of Barr Weiss for Laurel Lamp Co. Hammertone Brass Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harold Weiss, Richard Barr
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall pair Richard Barr Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp hexagonal H-881 brass table lamps, 1960's
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury African Inspired Modernist Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury African Inspired Modernist lamps Unusual pair of sculptural midcentury or
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Arteluce, RAAK, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Wonderful, delicate spot floor lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional, minimalist design and very high
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Fini mod. "Spaziale" light sculpture for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
"Spaziale" light sculpture by Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy, ca. 1970. A very rare light
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Brutalist Brass and Ceramic Table Lamp c. 1970 s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Brutalist style table lamp, in good, original, clean and working condition. This
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original grand scale Murano glass table lamps by Archimede Seguso imported by The Marbro
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pr. Mid Century Claw Form Table Lamps after Modeline Pearsall c. 1950/60 s
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Organic Mid Century Modern style table lamps executed in solid walnut with curved tusk formed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970 s Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lighting Style Trumpet Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern tulip floor lamp for sale. In the manner of Laurel Lighting, and is in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original 1989 floorlamp by Luigi Blau unique piece
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This lamp is a unique piece designed by Luigi Blau and manufactured by WOKA LAMPS VIENNA for the
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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Art Glass, Bubinga

Mid Century Sculpted Wood Organic Form Table Lamp c 1950 s
By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic form Mid Century table lamp, having four pedal like wood elements sprouting from a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 Koch Lowy Style Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Brass Steel Floor Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company, Koch Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Koch & Lowy Style Pharmacy Lamp or height adjustable Brass Floor Lamp from the Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass, Steel

Pair of Raymond Pfennig for Zina Walnut Hourglass Table Lamps, 1960s
By Raymond Pfennig, Zina Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of California Modern Raymond Pfennig for Zina Lamp Company walnut bedside table lamps, 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Archimede Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original grand scale Murano glass table lamps by Archimede Seguso imported by The Marbro
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Amber Venetian Italian Glass Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Italian Murano bubble wire venetian amber glass table lamp by Marbro original
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Brutalist Metal Floor Lamp with Table by Harry Balmer for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist metal lamp table by Harry Balmer for Laurel, welded and patinated steel base, art
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Maitland Smith Lamps on Tessellated Stone Bases
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Maitland Smith lamps on Tessellated stone bases. Unusual large pair of Hollywood
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Resin

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass and Marble Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern glass and marble lamps Beautiful pair of Italian Hollywood
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Marble

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Vintage Study Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage study lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage study lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 5781 antique and vintage vintage study lamps in-stock, while there are 48 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage study lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage study lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage Murano Gallery, Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen each produced beautiful vintage study lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Study Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,219, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $58,000 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.

Questions About Vintage Study Lamps
  • 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.