$320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ikea Espressivo Telescopic Halogen Desk Lamp Post Modern
By IKEA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage IKEA Espressivo telescopic halogen desk lamp from the 1990s. It features a white, dome-shaped shade and a space-age design.
Chrome
$640Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Postmodern Halogen Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, Glass & Brass
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern design halogen desk lamp after Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
Metal, Brass
1980s 'Work-Sun' Halogen Desk Lamp by Eurolicht, IF Award 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Work-Sun' halogen desk lamp by Eurolicht is built around a boldly geometric form — a rectangular base supports an angled upright column, which extends into a forward-projecting ...
Metal
1980s Post-Modern Halogen Desk Lamp, Articulated Design, Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s articulated table lamp .Halogen 2 light strengths. good condition .
Plastic
1980s 'Work-Sun' Halogen Desk Lamp by Eurolicht, IF Award 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Work-Sun' desk lamp by Eurolicht is built from flat white enameled metal panels folded and fabricated into a bold geometric form.
Metal, Enamel
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Postmodern Halogen Desk Lamp, White, USA, 1980
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in San Carlos, CA
A sculptural postmodern desk lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, produced in the late 1980s.
Metal
Work Sun Desk Lamp by Euro Licht, Halogen, Minimalist Design, 1983
By Gino Sarfatti, Arredoluce, Arteluce
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined example of early 1980s minimalist lighting design, the “Work Sun” desk lamp by Euro Licht embodies technical clarity and reductive form.
Steel
$1,000Sale Price|60% Off
1979 Halogen Table Lamp '' Abele'' from Luci , Italia
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Powerfull halogen table / desk lamp designed by Gianfranco Frattini .
Aluminum
rabbit Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp 1980s Japan
By Tanaka Kosai
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka Corp Halogen Floor Lamp Japan Memphis design home Japan space age design mid century atomic design Table lamp Rabbit Tanaka desk lamp Halogen Memphis Style.
Plastic
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Hustadt Leuchten Modern Counter Balance Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in all directions.
Plastic
Post-Modern Multi-Directional Modo Desk Lamp by Gabriele Basilico for Alva-Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful post-modern halogen multi-directional desk lamp by Gabriele Basilico for Alva-Line, circa 1980s.
Metal
Bruno Gecchelin, Glass, Table or Desk Lamp for O-Luce, Dogale.ONE LEFT ONLY
By Oluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice white glass enamel white base, table lamp and halogen light table or desk lamp, ONE ONLY LEFT
Enamel
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Black & Brass Halogen Desk Lamp Inspired by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dimmer switch with knob to center of base. Postmodern design halogen desk lamp after Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 7.88 in
Postmodern Halogen Desk Lamp 'Discus', Hartmut S. Engel for Staff, Germany 1980s
By Hartmut Engel, Staff Leuchten
Located in Zagreb, HR
Black metal and plastic dimmable halogen desk lamp produced by German company Staff in 1980's High-end design from the 1980s The lamp was designed by German designer Hartmut S.
Metal
Arteluce Table Lamp Model A400 by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Arteluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Ring A 400 halogen desk lamp designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce.
Metal
Unavailable
H 25.2 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage red Igloo desk lamp by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 1980s. Excellent!!
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Firenze, FI
His first known design was the freely adjustable table lamp “Daphine” one of the first halogen desk lamps for the Milan fair in 1975.
Metal
Sold
H 15 in W 17 in D 4.5 in
1980s, Black Dimmable Halogen Desk Lamps in the Style of Sonneman for Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Black dimmable halogen desk lamps in the style of Sonneman for Kovacs.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Style Halogen Desk Lamp, Italy, 1970
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped desk lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1970.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 15.75 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arcobaleno Halogen Black Desk Lamp Marco Zotta, 1970s, Italy
By Marco Zotta
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, Arcobaleno, curved black enameled aluminium, halogen desk lamp, designed by Marco Zotta for Cil Roma, Italy, circa 1970s.
Aluminum
Stilnovo Alberto Frasier Nastro desk lamp
By Alberto Fraser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare halogen desk lamp designed by Alberto Frasier for Stilnovo, Italy 1983.
Plastic
Sold
H 15.25 in W 17.5 in D 4.5 in
1980s Robert Sonneman Bankers Brass and Glass Desk Lamp for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Postmodern style of Robert Sonneman Bankers Halogen desk lamp for George Kovacs. Material: brass, glass and steel.
Brass, Steel
Postmodern Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Black metal postmodern halogen desk lamp with rotating head and a heavy metal+plastic base.
Metal
Stilplast Memphis Desk Lamp 1980s Red, Green, Yellow, Blue
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Memphis style halogen desk lamp By Italian brand Stilplast, 1980s An explosion of primary colors mixed to create a bold and impressive statement lamp Weighted ends to balance...
Metal
Fabio Lenci Lucciola Table Lamp for Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1971
By Harvey Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and early halogen desk lamp designed by Fabio Lenci for Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1971.
Halogen Angle Poise Desk Lamp
By Richard Sapper
Located in New York, NY
Nice adjustable desk lamp circa 1980s. This example is in original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Hood shade has a sl...
Metal
Table Lamp Saffo by Angelo Mangiarotti Per Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Padova, IT
Among Artemide's great successes we should mention the Eclipse (1967) by Vico Magistretti and the minimal halogen desk lamp Tizio (1972) by the Italian-German designer Michele De Luc...
Aluminum
Sold
H 19.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Memphis-Style 'UFO' Adjustable Halogen Table Desk Lamp w/ Oak Base, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Post Modern / Memphis-styled adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1980's Industrial styling that is small in size but great for tight spaces for it's sma...
Metal
Signed "Kovacs" Adjustable desk lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Signed "Kovacs" Adjustable desk lamp. Halogen bulbs (2) with dimmer on/off wheel switch to set light level - polished black stone base, brass arms, and steel shade.
Italian Modern Neogetti Desk or Table Lamp, 1990s
By Neogetti Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Italian modern halogen desk or table lamp with frosted white tubular shade that is supported by a single chrome polished bent metal wire.
Metal
Richard Sapper for Artemide Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamps
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Astoria, NY
Richard Sapper for Artemide pair of Italian Postmodern 'Tizio' halogen table lamps or desk lamps with articulated arms and rotating bases, made in the late 20th century. 33" H x 33" ...
Metal
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Wilton, CT
Iconic Memphis inspired Desk/Table halogen lamp designed by Robert Sonneman.
Metal
Sold
H 22 in W 33 in D 8 in
Adjustable Post Modern Halogen Desk Lamp by Holtkotter Made in Germany c. 1980's
By Holtkoetter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post-Modern style desk lamp by noted German maker Holtkotter, circa 1980's. The lamp features several adjustments, including a swivel and tilt point at the base, as well...
Brass
Work Sun Desk Lamp
By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist halogen desk lamp 'Work Sun' made by Euro Licht.
Steel
Postmodern Desk Lamp Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 1980s Postmodern halogen desk lamp, designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Sold
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Herda Postmodern Halogen Counterbalance Design Vintage Desk Lamps .
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Very nice Desk lamps. Counter balance . Halogen . 2 light stands . 3 Glass disks .Very good quality lamps .
Chrome
Table Lamp Electra by Giuliana Gramigna Per Artemide, Italy 60's
By Giuliana Gramigna, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Among Artemide's great successes we should mention the Eclipse (1967) by Vico Magistretti and the minimal halogen desk lamp Tizio (1972) by the Italian-German designer Michele De Luc...
Aluminum
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.
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 5 in D 36 in
Postmodern Halogen Multidirectional Table Desk Lamp from Alva-Line Italy 1980s
Located in San Diego, CA
1980s Stunning Halogen Table Lamp by Gabriele Basilico for Alva-Line, Model "Modo". Made In Italy. This table lamp works perfectly and is in excellent condition. A true piece of mode...
Metal
Lumina Halogen Black Daphine Desk Lamp by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy Black Adjustable Lamp 120c -60Hz max 50w
Metal
Table Lamp Saffo by Angelo Mangiarotti Per Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Padova, IT
Among Artemide's great successes we should mention the Eclipse (1967) by Vico Magistretti and the minimal halogen desk lamp Tizio (1972) by the Italian-German designer Michele De Luc...
Aluminum
Sold
H 23 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Jorge Pensi Halogen Polished Aluminum B-Lux Regina Table Desk Lamp 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Jorge Pensi for B-Lux "Regina" halogen table or desk lamp in polished aluminum finish.
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.03 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Wall Lamp, Sconce “Grande Mania” by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1960s, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Successful pieces from Artemide's vast catalog include: the Space Age Eclisse (1967) by Vico Magistretti and the minimal halogen desk lamp Tizio (1972) by German-Italian designer Mic...
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini "Abele" Lamp for Luci
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Lacquered aluminium, halogen Abele desk or table lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Luci, Italy.
Aluminum
"Calder" table lamp, Enric Franch for Metalarte, Barcelona 1974
Located in Madrid, ES
"Calder" table lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1974. Mobile metal halogen light desk lamp with dimmer switch and transformer on the base.
Iron
Stunning Ben Demmers Brass double l table lamp 1980s
By Ben Demmers
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful Ben Demmers halogen double table or Desk lamp . This lamp was created by the brand Ben Demmers Design.
Brass
Sold
H 80.71 in W 27.56 in D 11.42 in
'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
They also worked on commissions for Flos, such as Tobia's Biagio table lamp and numerous joint designs including the Papillona halogen lamp (1977) and Pierrot desk lamp (1990).
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Joseph Farias Steel Sculpture, 1985
By Joseph Farias
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cable details reference the tansegrity concerns of Snelson and the conductivity needs of it's plastic cousin, the halogen desk lamp. But beyond the intriguing details is an overridi...
Pair Italian Black Plastic Hallogen Lamps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Italian made black desk lamps with halogen light. No markings. Amazing design.
Metal
Vintage Pair Philippe Starck Ara Lamps for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Easton, PA
This is a vintage pair of Philippe Starck "Ara" halogen table/desk lamps designed for Flos which were purchased new the year they came out in 1988.
Chrome
1970s G.F. Frattini tablelamp for Luci Abele
By Gianfranco Frattini, Luci Italia
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Gianfranco-Frattini designed this desk halogen lamp in 1979. The halogen techniques where in 1979 upcoming just because of designers like Frattini who used this new form of lightning.
Metal
Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bankers style table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, 1980s. Functions perfectly, halogen bulb included. Very few if any signs of use.
Brass, Steel
$452
H 20.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage / Retro Danish Desige Desk Lamp with White Lacquered Shade from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk lamp, with its white lacquered shade and foot, was designed by the renowned Danish company Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. Fog & Mørup was established in 1904 by Ansgar Fog and E...
Metal
Italian Halogen Table Lamp , 1970s
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Long and sleek designed halogen table lamp from the late 1970s, Italia. First class material, construction and assembly. 50 watts lightbulb with 2 intensity level. Arm me...
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm and the shade are adjustable.
Metal
Vintage Post Modern Optelma Desk Lamp, Swiss 1980s
By Optelma
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 50cm W, 51cm H, 14 cm D Conditon: Good Period: 1980’s Origin: Swiss Period: 1980’s.
Metal
$669
H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Design Prolog table lamp by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea , 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Design Prolog table lamp by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea , 1990s
Wood
$2,779
H 8.67 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in
Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Mod. 0836 Brass Glass, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in München, BY
Stunning Pietro Chiesa desk lamp manufactured by Fontana Arte type 0836, Italy. Made from Fontana Arte's signature green glass base, a brass frame and a lever adjustable white opali...
Brass
1970's Luxo LS1A Architects Desk Lamp w. Base
Located in Bern, BE
1970's Luxo Model No. LS1A Architect's Desk Lamp. With enclosed wrought iron base. On/Off switch on lampshade with Swiss wall plug. Max. 75W. In a neutral pale grey colour which wou...
Metal
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 17,32"x 19,68"...
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Desk Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Metal, Post-Modern
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Montréal, CA
A sculptural black desk lamp by Veneta Lumi, produced in Italy in the 1980s. Defined by its elegant, continuous arc, the lamp creates a fluid line from base to shade—both functional ...
Metal
Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with cast iron base and shade made of perforated metal, fitted with one E27 bulb. Made in Germany by Bünte und Remmler in the 1970s.
Steel, Iron
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage table lamp features sculptural shape with stepped black base and top structures; the top structure ends with an undermounted glass disk, discreetly supported by two metal co...
Brass, Chrome
Rare Adjustable Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked - adjustable - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Chrome
$1,850
H 69.25 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Max Baguara "Laser" Glass & Brass Floor Lamp for Lamperti, 1970s
By Lamperti, Max Baguara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern torchiere floor lamp designed by Max Baguara for the Italian manufacturer Lamperti in the 1970s, model name "Laser." The lamp is composed of a solid plate glass column ri...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lucite Brass Column Table Desk Lamp after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Solid Lucite or Acrylic and Brass Vintage Single Table Lamp in the manner of Karl Springer. This rare modernist item features a brass capped and based solid lucite...
Brass
$1,815
H 14.18 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in
Table or desk lamp, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, circa 1980, France.
Located in LE CANNET, FR
"Washington" model desk lamp signed Jean-Michel Wilmotte, designed for the French Embassy in the United States in 1984. A collector's item, this is a first edition featuring a textur...
Metal
$71Sale Price|50% Off
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity Add a touch of vintage functionality to your reading nook or workspace with this compact and versatile read...
Metal
Piccola Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Pardo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Piccola is limited only by your imagination. Its soft pliable base is covered in supple Italian glove leather and can be tilted to any angle while its hand-spun aluminum shade floats...
Aluminum
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$892Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Red by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
Metal
Lawson-Fenning Alta Brass Dome, Modern Solid Brass Pendant Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
Brass
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Side Table with a grounded stance, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A Dutch Amsterdam School occasional table in oak, dating from the 1920s. The design has a particularly strong architectural stance. The circular top rests on four substantial suppor...
Oak
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 58 in W 66 in D 116 in
Ralph Lauren Clivedon Tufted Black Leather Bed Queen Size
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren designed Clivedon Queen bed, Neo-Classical sleigh bed with scroll headboard and footboard upholstered in tufted supple black leather. Brass claw foot details and gilt ac...
Brass
French Country Narrow Sideboard
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant piece, measuring 94" x 10" x 38", is perfect for adding a touch of rustic sophistication to any room. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this sideboard...
Wood
$476
H 25.2 in W 4.34 in D 18.12 in
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s Adjustable table lamp model Daphine Classic in black painted metal. The compact base, complete with a sw...
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Brass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This charming sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particular design is characteri...
Brass
Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful and extremely well made three shade floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Made of brass and black painted metal, each shade retains its original metal swir...
Metal, Brass
Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is part of the collections of the Metr...
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage "Lara" Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage "Lara" Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy 1970s. Rare first edition model with original chenille upholstery.
Upholstery
$12,800
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma ro...
Chrome
TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
TIZIO table lamp by Artemide. High-quality stainless steel frame in black, that can be raised and lowered, with a rotatable lamp head. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...
Stainless Steel
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp. This is a well known iconic design. Lamp, undergone a good deal of cleaning. Sockets were replaced with premium UL listed units. All lights wo...
Brass, Steel
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
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