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Pair of Vintage O.C. White Adjustable Task Desk Lamps, Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Vintage O.C. white desk lamps
Shade diameter measures 6 1/2"
Base diameter measures 8
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Porcelain Pair of Table or Task Lamps with Black Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage porcelain pair of table or task lamps with black wood base. Each lamp in excellent working
Category
Vintage 1930s European Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930.
- Simple
Category
Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Pine
Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light. Measures
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
1960s Really Cute Task Desk Table Lamp in Red with Perforated Silver Star Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Really Cute Task Desk Table Lamp in Red
Perforated Silver Star Shade
16.5 tall x 8 w
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Hammered Brass Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage Hammered Brass pair table / task lamps with wood black base. Each lamp is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,895 / set
A vintage Italian « Dove » table lamp by PAF Studio, Milan 20th century
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian « Dove » table task lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for PAF Studio
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Metal Desk Lamp by Jay Monroe for Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Vintage orange metal task/desk lamp designed by Jay Monroe for Tensor. USA, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Vintage Industrial O.C. White Adjustable Wall Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial O.C. white adjustable wall task light, lamp. Each arm measures 19 1/2". The
Category
20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial, O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, adjustable, O. C. Measures: White ceiling adjustable task light with a 10
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial, O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, adjustable, O. C. Measures: White ceiling adjustable task light with a 10
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
O.C. White Wall Task Lamp, Adjustable Vintage Sconce Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage adjustable steel, metal and cast iron O.C. White wall task light, lamp, sconce. Wall arm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Vintage Industrial Mek-Elek Machinists Adjustable Task Lamp, C.1930
By Mek Elek
Located in London, GB
Highly original post-war design of the classic machinist's work lamp by Mek Elek, London. c.1950
Category
Vintage 1950s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Large Vintage Industrial Mek-Elek Machinists Adjustable Task Lamp, circa 1930
By Mek Elek
Located in London, GB
Fantastic original example of the classic machinist's work lamp by Mek Elek, London. circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Large Vintage Industrial Mek-Elek Machinists Adjustable Task Lamp, c.1930
By Mek Elek
Located in London, GB
Fantastic example of the classic machinist's work lamp by Mek Elek, London. c.1930
With 6 arms
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Black Metal Vintage Industrial Revo Machinists Adjustable Task Lamp, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An unusually formed industrial workshop lamp made in England by REVO. c.1930
Retaining the
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Vintage Industrial Milk Glass O.C. White Wall Task Lamps, Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of vintage industrial milk glass O.C. White wall task lamps, bedside lights or sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Pair of Vintage Industrial Milk Glass O.C. White Wall Task Lamps, Lights Edison
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of vintage Industrial milk glass O.C. White wall task lamps, lights with Edison Bulbs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Bracket Task Light
An early French glass coolie light. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
original aged metal wall bracket. Great as a task light in the kitchen, work room our bedside lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
aged brass gallery. Great as a task light in the kitchen or work room.
Dimensions:
Overall Height
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – D
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scissor Wall Lamp Light by Kaiser Idell, Germany
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial style scissor task lamp, light, sconce by Kaiser Idell. Measures: Shade diameter
Category
20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Brass Task Lamps by Casella Lamps
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage task lamps by Casella Lamps. The pair have a patinated brass finish
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Task Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegantly shaped brass task lamp, sourced in Mexico City. The lamp head can be angled in various
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,050
Task Light Lamp Vintage Industrial Adjustable Machine Clamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, adjustable machine clamp task light lamp. Below dimensions represent the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Vintage 1980s Black Modernist Halogen Task Desk Lamps, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1980s sleek modern black halogen task desk lamps with counterbalancing arm. The
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus-Style Painted Metal Adjustable Table/Task Lamp
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Desk/table lamp featuring a porcelain enamel shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp Vintage Industrial Cast Iron
Steel Adjustable Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Table Task Lamp, Cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light - vintage Industrial. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Task / Table Lamps with Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage pair of porcelain task / table lamps with wooden base and wood finial. Each lamp is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp, Vintage 1960s
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
weighted for stability.
The lamp is in good, fully operational vintage condition with a small chip (0.12
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Drafting Table Task Light Lamp Vintage Industrial Adjustable Machine Clamp Metal
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, adjustable machine clamp task light lamp. Below dimensions represent the
Category
20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Lloyd
s High Intensity Lamp Compact Table Desk Task Light Vintage, 1960s
By Lloyds
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Mid-Century Modern vintage table desk task lamp by LLOYD 1960s from Japan
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A vintage anglepoise task lamp by the Singer Sewing Corporation, circa 1920.
- The lamp is
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Vintage Industrial Adjustable Metal
Brass Desk Table Task Lamp Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique vintage Industrial adjustable metal and brass desk, table lamp or light.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron and Steel Floor Standing Task Lamp Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial adjustable cast iron and steel floor standing task lamp, light. Shade measures 5
Category
20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage Task Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s Bauhaus
By Kaiser, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Christian Dell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A iconic vintage midcentury 1950s desk Cobra task table lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell in
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp, Light Vintage Shop Iron Steel Adjustable Reading Task with Claw Foot
Located in Oakville, CT
Floor Lamp, Light - Vintage porcelain, cast iron and steel adjustable factory floor reading task
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steampunk Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Pair of Vintage Articulating Chrome Desk/Task Lamps by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo
By Jac Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage Luxo articulating chrome desk/task lamps on weighted chrome bases originally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Adjustable
Task
Industrial Machinists Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base
Located in Sharon, CT
Our vintage machinist's 'Task' lamp has been recently rewired. A beautiful oval cast iron base
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chrome 3 Hinged Articulating Industrial Task Light with Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrome 3 hinged articulating industrial task light with chrome base. Looks like a "pixar
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Anglepoise Task Lamps by George Cawardine
By George Carwardine
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of original Anglepoise wall-mounted task lamps designed in 1932 by George Cawardine for
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage task table office lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1960s. This unique
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Industrial O.C. White Metal Adjustable Wall Task Light, Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial O.C. White adjustable metal wall lamp, task light. Each arm measures 19 1/2
Category
20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial, O. C. White Ceiling Pendant Adjustable Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, O. C. white ceiling lamp. This original lamp is great condition after all these
Category
20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Metal
Vintage Modern Industrial "Jielde" Metal, Steel Task Light, Lamp Wall Sconce
By Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage "Jielde" light. Buffed and polished. One ding and some light rusting to arms. As seen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Milk Glass Vintage Industrial O.C. White Wall Task Lamps, Lights
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of original, vintage Industrial, American made, O.C. White adjustable wall task lights, lamps
Category
20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Vintage Industrial Milk Glass O.C. White Wall Task Lamps, Lights Edison
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of vintage Industrial milk glass O.C. White wall task lamps, lights with Edison Bulbs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Vintage Lytegem Task Lamp by Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
Lytegem lamp designed by Michael Lax and produced in Japan for Lightolier, c. 1960's. Chrome base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Unusual Industrial Vintage Task Lamp
Located in London, GB
With Articulated Metal Stem
An unusual early English articulated industrial task lamp adapted
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Vintage Koch
Lowy Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage task lamp adjustable height
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dutch Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage adjustable task lamp in bright orange. Manufactured in Holland, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Brass Task Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century solid brass task lamp with a goose neck and a dimmer switch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Casella Task Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th century Casella brass task lamps with glass rod shades. Shades intact, brass finish very
Category
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stiffel Task Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass with hooded shades and heavily weighted bases. Original hardware with updated wiring and cloth cord. Size extends from . Priced individually at $1450 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Workroom Task Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
excellent spire base
And accordion stretcher
leading to caged lamping
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Vintage Tan Folding Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed Mid-Century Modern folding desk or table lamp. Tan colored base and shade
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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Vintage Task Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage task lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage task lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and steel. Vintage task lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage task lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage task lamps over the years, but those made by O.C. White, Casella Lighting and Christian Dell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Task Lamps?
Vintage task lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.
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 Task Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2022There 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, 2023To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
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