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Modern Table Lamps

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Giuliano Cesari, Travertine Sculptural Table Lamp for Nucleo Sorman Italy, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Travertine Sculptural Table Lamp by Giuliano Cesari for Nucleo Sormani, Italy, 1970s. And this design is even before Mr Pac-Man saw the day light 1980s. Now that's something to dwell...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine

Thimble, Table Lamp, Red Cupper, Led, Contemporary
Located in Roeselare, BE
Table lamp made of red cupper lampshade, foot in yellow cupper. Inside lampshade 2 es50 lamps, available in 110v or 220 v. Led possible.
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Modern Tablelamp Harvey Guzzini de 1976, Modèle Libellula
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern tablelamp Harvey Guzzini de 1976, modèle libellula.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Louis Poulsen, Small Table Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small table light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 200 x 355 x 200, 1.6 kg Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the body a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Acrylic Disc Table Lamp by Rougier
Located in Denton, TX
Decorative acrylic disc mounted on an angle and lit from behind.
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20th Century Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Contemporary Banjo Lamp Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Floor lamp or low table lamp made of printed polycarbonate, wooden handle of a banjo and wooden base. The button above serves as the switch. With globe...
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood

Chic Obelisk Fractal Resin Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic obelisk fractal resin table lamp. Patinated brass base. Rewired professionally (UL listed).
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish designer, table lamp in retro style. Orange lacquer. Approx. 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish designer, table lamp in retro style. Orange lacquer. Approximately 1970. Adjustable. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Cord length: 194 cm. Height with lampshade pointing d...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Folio Standing Desk Light, Handmade in Brass by Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
While thin with delicate features, the desk lamp defines space. Through the arms and special diffuser paper glows when illuminated by the LED light, the lamp is the perfect addition ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Timeless Wooden Black Tear Lamp by Konrad Olejnik
Located in Roeselare, BE
I present to you a wooden black tear. The lamp is made of oak wood, ebonized with natural methods. The additions of real brass make this lamp a timeless look that fits into any inter...
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue and Black Millefiori Table Lamp with Glass Lamp Shade, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Table lamp standing on a round black metal base with a large bell-shaped glass shade in blue, made in Millefiori technique. For the electrification we assume no liability and no warr...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Glass Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Glass Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Cosmos, Contemporary Table Lamp Brass, Wood, Led Lamp
Located in Roeselare, BE
This table lamp is made of brass, brushed inside and outside. The ring is covered with wood: padouk or multiplex berch. There are 2 led ball lamps E27 socket under the lampshade.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

FRANCO ALBINI and FRANCA HELG - mod. AM/AS - SIRRAH - Made in Italy 1960.
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Franco ALBINI and Franca HELG and produced by SIRRAH, the lamp aM/AS model , has a brass base is its original white opaline lampshade . It is in perfect condition and in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Moooi Paper Table Lamp in White Shade with Yellow Base by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Did the idea of paper furniture ever strike your mind? Paper, cardboard and papier-mâché are familiar to all of us. They bring back memories of kindergarten and our first experiences of making things. Inspired by classic icons but manufactured like modern day furniture, this furniture collection is an ode to classical style and to the material. Designed by Studio Job, the Paper Table Lamp is made of paper, cardboard and paper maché. The Lamp is massive but still very light. Wood and cardboard, finished with paper and polyurethane (PU) lacquer. Additional information: Materials: Wood, cardboard, polyurethane Finish: White shade with yellow base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps

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Paper

Afra Tobia Scarpa, Perpetua, A Table Lamp, Flos, 1981
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) « Perpetua » An aluminum, steel and plastic portable table lamp, with a dark blue stem issuing a vertical light reflected by a round mobile...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Artisan Pair of "Hammered" Murano Battuto Glass Table Lamps, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Custom hand-crafted Murano battuto glass table lamps with "hammered" pattern and chrome hardware (made-to-order) Lampshades not included.
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Purple Stiletto High Heel Boot Table Lamp with Floral Lamp Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage purple suede stiletto heel boot shoe table lamp with floral lamp shade. Measures: 25" high x 7" wide x 5.5" diameter.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Suede

Blue Grey Crackle Glazed Lamp by Paul Hanson
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic stylized ginger jar form ceramic lamp in a soft blue/grey crackle glaze on satin nickel bases by Paul Hanson Lighting, New York.
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Daum France Table Light with Hand Embroidered Silk Lampshade
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful amorphous table Light, clear crystal, free hand-formed by Michel Daum, France, produced 1958, signed on the Bottom Daum France, new textile w...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses. Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 in....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Kartell Planet Stand Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet stand lamp in crystal. Its special feature is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Plywood Lamp by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Plywood lamp by Rick Owens 2012 Dimensions: L 15 x W 15 x H 60 cm Materials: Plywood Weight: 4.8 kg Note: LED 230v Available in grey concrete. Rick wens is a California-bo...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plywood

Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Black Silk Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Banjo Lamp Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Floor lamp or low table lamp made of printed polycarbonate, wooden handle of a banjo and wooden base. The button above serves as the switch. With glob...
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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood

Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Petite Pair of Murano Glass Gem Cut Table Lamps 2021
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano dark gray glass gem cut table lamps with chrome hardware and base. Italy 2021. Customization of size, glass color and hardware finish is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Modernist Spiral Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning spiral twisted glass rods capped with bronze buttons attached to a bronze center post with a ebonized wooden base. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

1970s Modern Eye Ball Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mod styled table lamp with black lacquered solid wood base, chrome handle to the top, large aluminum shade to the side with bulb and dimmer switch. Can use a large white ball bulb ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Heavy Gilt Murano Glass Stem Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy gilt Murano glass stem lamp with custom silk shade in the style of Barovier. giltwood base. Restored and rewired with gold twist cord. Cu...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Wood

Heavy Gilt Murano Glass Stem Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy gilt Murano glass stem lamp with custom silk shade in the style of Barovier. Giltwood base. Restored and rewired with gold twist cord. Cu...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Wood

Tall Murano Glass Table Lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Murano glass table lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Rewired; with new custom silk shade.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ruby Red Fractal Resin Lamp, Marie-Claude de Fouquieres
Located in New York, NY
French Mid Century rectangular column lamp in ruby red fractal resin. Rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

RING Table Lamp art Rose Silvered Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
RING Infinity, symbol of eternity Welcome to the brilliant new Gem at home! More than just a pendant lamp, Sabrina Landini’s Ring embodies a symbol of eternity while retaining al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lotus Table Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Lotus table lamp by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 48 cm Materials: Matte gold 24k base + transparent smoke grey blown glass Finishings: Matte gold 24k base + transparent smok...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Terracotta table lamp, produced by Chiti Impruneta Florence
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta table lamp, made by Chiti Firenze. Switch by A. Castiglion. Good condition. Thank you.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Plastic

Pair of Murano Iridescent Clear Ball Lamps, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of artisan blown iridescent clear ball lamps Electrified to code with UL approved parts, hardware in polished brass with pull chains for 2 medium base bulbs per lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Henry Holland Studio Swan Terracotta White Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Swan stands tall and elegant and majestic like it's namesake. She'll glide into any space and be centre of attention. I'd say she shines bright like a diamond but I'm worried we'...
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2010s English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Tekna Gio Bagnara Blakes Table Lamp in Mango Orange
Located in New York, NY
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that incorporates traditional knowhow with leading-edge technologies, and offering a limitless color palette of quality leathers and suede, founder Giorgio Bagnara has been able to experiment and push the technical boundaries of his craft in order to create pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Launched in 1999, the GIOBAGNARA brand has quickly earned a reputation for expert leather workmanship, and its founder has become a key partner for a large number of interior designers as well as a select group of yacht and private jet designers who rely on his specialized knowledge to realize made-to-measure commissions. In 2015, Giorgio Bagnara expanded his leather goods portfolio with the acquisition of saddle leather specialist RABITTI1969. In 2017, Bagnara initiated a collaboration with French designer St phane Parmentier, who was appointed creative director of GIOBAGNARA and its affiliate brands. In 2018, the company’s portfolio grew with the strategic acquisition of PIGMENT FRANCE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Modernist Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist marble table lamp. White and ivory colored marble with patinated brass details.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F20 Grommet in Matte Red by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminum and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6w-L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F20 Grommet in Matte Yellow by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminum and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6w-L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F20 Grommet in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminum and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6w-L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F46 Grommet in Matte White by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminum and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6w-L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F46 Grommet in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminium and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6W-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lumina Flo Desk Lamp in Bronze Metal Paint by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for desk, in varnish coated aluminium and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one click...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Matte Red by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one cli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one cli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one cli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Matte White by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one cli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aledin Dec is defined by the faceted decoration of its cone-shaped diffuser. The luminous beam throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Henry Holland Studio Swan Bi-Colour Brown Oatmeal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Swan stands tall and elegant and majestic like it's namesake. She'll glide into any space and be centre of attention. I'd say she shines bright like a diamond but I'm worried we'...
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2010s English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Kat Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given apply to the base of the lamp. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Southern Cali...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aquamarine Glass Menhir Sculpture Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Aquamarine Glass Menhir Sculpture table lamp with led light. The Menhirs (from the Breton men and hir "long stone"; in Italian also "pietrafitta") are monolithic megaliths. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Cylindrical Table Lamp in Black Nickel, France, 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Large scale brass table lamp finished in black nickel. Three lights, and a matching finial. Base is 24'' x 7'' diameter. Shade not included.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of ceramic lamp by Les 2 Potiers, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Ceramic lamp signed 2 Potiers
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1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern Enrique Garcel tessellated table lamp. Gorgeous detail work and nice combination with a simple stained wood base. Love the square shade. Keep original or change shad...
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1980s Colombian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970s Modernist Black and White Plexiglass Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish modernist black and white plexiglass table lamp with original silk lampshade. The table lamp has been designed and manufactured in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

Boho Chic Organic Shaped Hand Carved Wood and Painted Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Boho Chic organic shape hand carved and hand painted table tamps with original shades. Nice olive green subtle detailed pine striped line on each ridge of the bases...
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1990s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

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