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Pair of Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Splayed White Enameled Metal Table Lamps, 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist pair of white enameled cast aluminum mutual sunset lamp company table lamps. In the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

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

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Marble

Mid Century Modern Brass 3 light Floor Lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston C1970
By Clover Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic brass floor lamp with 3 canister lights all equipped for individual and simultaneous use
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Post Modern Tótem Form Table Lamp by Adrian Pearsall for Modeline
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Post Modern, Space Age tótem form table lamp designed by Adrian Pearsall for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Plastic, Lucite, Wood

Mid Century Two Light Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Chic two light flex arm desk lamp, constructed of anodized gold/brass tone aluminum, brass and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Aluminum

1970s Laurel Brutalist Table Lamp , USA
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harold Weiss, Richard Barr
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Laurel ' brutalist table lamp made of cut nail mounted on clear acrylic sheet . A nice
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Table Lamps
By Paul Evans, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large, 45 inches to the top of the shade. Torch cut and welded steel panels in a random rectilinear form. Sprayed black and in excellent vintage condition with minimal w...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

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Steel

Chrome Fountain Style Five Light Floor Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1960/70 s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Mid Century period, chrome fountain form floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Study Lamps

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Chrome

Midcentury Space Age Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Head after Regggiani
By Clover Lamp Company, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Space Age brass floor lamp with 3 adjustable spot lights by Clover Lamp Company, which
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Asian Modern Brass Lamps by James Mont
By Frederick Cooper, Wildwood Lamp Company, James Mont, Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Asian Modern brass lamps by James Mont. These stunning heavyweight Hollywood Regency brass
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

1950s Erik Warna GK14 Red Perforated Shade Table Lamp
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red painted metal
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Rare 1960s White
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! TABLE OR FLOOR LAMP One of the rarest Tony
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Concave Pyramid Shape c1960s Black Enamel Table Lamp MINT!
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Laurel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Square Glass Top Gold Gilt Metal Glass Top End Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Chunky Large Pair Brutalist Gold Cubist Table Lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Brutalist table lamps designed by Laurel Lamp Company, 1970s. These are what I
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp. The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Plaster

Art Deco Streamlined Nickle "Cobra" Table Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries
By Faries Lamp Co., Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Cobra Table lamp originates from the United States Circa 1930 designed by Norman Bel
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Nickel

Tinted Lucite and Wood Tótem Form Floor Lamp by Pearsall for Modeline c. 1970’s
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern tótem form floor lamp, designed by Adrian Pearsall, for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Chrome

Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp Haus Henneberg HH1 by Josef Hoffmann Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Art Nouveau table lamp 'Haus Henneberg HH1'. Designed by Josef Hoffmann, 1902, Vienna
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1960s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of 1950s Erik Warna GK14 Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps, Erik Wärnå
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Brutalist Laurel Lamps Chrome by Richard Barr, Mid-Century Modern
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant iconic pair of Brutalist lamps by Richard Barr, circa 1965, on black lacquered bases
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Parzinger Laurel Thurston
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston, Tommi Parzinger
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century floor lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston and Laurel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Large Mid Century Brutalist Style Textured Ceramic Table Lamp c 1950/60 s
By Aldo Londi, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century, Brutalist ceramic table lamp having an architectural geometric body, with
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic

Pr. Space Age Bill Curry For Laurel Table Lamps in Original Silver Finish H-929
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Bill Curry designed Teardrop, Tulip form table lamps in original steel finish
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Study Lamps

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Steel

Tommi Parzinger Style White Lacquer with Brass Pull Rembrandt Table Lamps, Pair
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tall white lacquered walnut base lamps with brass trim and polished brass teardrop on/ off switch
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Bruno Merll for Marbro Capodimonte Child Bust Table Lamp
By Bruno Merli, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Marbro table lamp featuring a Bruno Merli, capodimonte porcelain bust of a female child on wood
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1960s Italian Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Zaccagnini for Marbro Asian Style Table Lamp Italy Midcentury Modern
By Ugo Zaccagnini, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unique ceramic table lamp with glossy, buttery yellow crackle glaze body and forest green and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Richard Barr Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Lamp for Laurel
By Paul Evans, Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Barr Table Lamp for the STUDIO Collection by Laurel, United States, c.1965. Beautiful torch
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Glazed Pottery Artichoke Lamp
By Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni, Aldo Londi, The Marbro Lamp Company, Fantoni
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury glazed pottery artichoke lamp. This stunning vintage glazed pottery lamp has great color
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Pottery

Murano Opaline Caged Art Glass Monumental Table Floor Lamp Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Barovier and Toso Murano opaline caged art glass monumental table or floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Archimede Seguso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning sculptural Murano glass lamps feature extra-large hand-blown glass bodies, assembled from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Gold, Brass

Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bijan, Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair Chinese Style Table Lamps by Marbro After James Mont
By The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, chic and impressive pair of table lamps in the Asian, Hollywood Regency style, after James
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Rembrandt Teal and Gold Hourglass Shaped Midcentury Table Lamp
By Marc Bellaire, TYE of California, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Rembrandt table lamp with original shade. This is one of the best
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co., Arthur Jacobs, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lamps as having a Japanese influence. One can see the similarities of Jacobs design with common Japanese
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Elegant White Modernist Trumpet Base Table Lamp Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant white modernist trumpet base table lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps
By Mastercraft, Laurel, Kovach, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps MINT!
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stained Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd, Lamp Gustaf, Aneta, Luxus Vittsjö, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stained oak wood table lamp. Made in Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Sold
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Oak

Lamp Gustaf Table Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
By Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Lamp Gustaf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamp manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s. Solid
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Faries "Guardsman" Table Lamp in "Normandy Bronze" Finish
By Faries Lamp Co., Russel Wright, Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Faries "Guardsman" Table Lamp in "Normandy Bronze" Finish Some wear to the metal. The
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Iconic Laurel Walnut Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Richard Barr Thurston
By Richard Barr, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Brass & Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamp By Laurel Lamp Company Circa 1957
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Spectacular Pair of Marbro Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, circa 1955
By Ugo Zaccagnini, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Erik Wärnå for Gnosjö Sweden 1950s
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or bedside table lamp with adjustable
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso for Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An circa 1950s Italian table lamp by Seguso for Marbro Lamp Company, with double socket cluster on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Trix and Robert Haussmann 1970s metal lamp with star-shaped bulbs
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Lejre, DK
This lamp was designed by the Swiss design duo Trix and Robert Haussmann and produced by Swiss
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Monumental Italian Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi, The Marbro Lamp Company, Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Italian midcentury glazed ceramic lamp. This stunning huge table lamp (41 inches H, 29
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic

Modern Karl Springer Style Chrome Ring Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset, 1970s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chromed metal and enamel table lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. This tall
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Chrome Triple Trumpet Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Tony Paul, Bellini Collection, Chrome Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp for Mutual-Sunset Lamp Co
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp by Modeline
By John Keal, Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque, Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Modeline features a segmented, sculptural walnut body
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Column Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, E. F. Chapman, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous tall pair of cylindrical modernist marble table lamps, possibly Italian. The unusual
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Marble

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Torcheres by Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of streamline Art Deco floor lamps in the style of Gilbert Rhode and Donald Deskey by
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps
By James Mont, Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of James Mont Asian Modern brass lamps. These stunning heavyweight Hollywood Regency brass
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1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Brass Neoclassical Style Corinthian Column Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper, E. F. Chapman
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of brass Neoclassical style Corinthian column lamps. These large scale lamps will make
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Bill Curry "Mushroom" Series White Table Lamps with White Glass Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line for Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Series Table Lamps. Featuring Off
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Lamp with Giltwood Base
By Frederick Cooper, E. F. Chapman, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Hollywood Regency Italian marble lamp with giltwood base. This lovely vintage Italian
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

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Marble

Gianfranco Fini Fabrizio Cocchia Divieto New Lamp Italy 1970
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a rare Divieto table lamp, designed by the visionary duo Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Set 4 Classic Art Deco/ Regency Brass and Glass Torchere s. .attr to Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
brass accents. ****NOTE***Priced per lamp..
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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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 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 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 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.