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Big Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big Table Lamp Murano Italy 1970s Mazzega, Design Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Big table lamp in Murano glass featuring two simultaneous lights. Made in Italy by the Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s Polished and stove enameled The fabric
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Big Table Lamp Squashed Venini Style 1970 Piece Italian Design Yellow Rare
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big table lamp squashed Venini style 1970 piece Italian design yellow rare. Brass gold base. 1
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare big Table Lamp in ceramic Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Rare big Table Lamp in ceramic Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s. This lamp is an example of Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Big Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Hungary Made of metal and glass. 1x60W e27 or e26 Bulb. Original condition. US adapter uncluded.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Big Table Lamp
1970s Big Table Lamp
H 25.2 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl Prisma Big Table Lamp, Pair Available
By Laudarte Srl, Attilio Amato
Located in Miami, FL
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl Prisma Big Table Lamp, Pair Available Offered for sale is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Helena Frantová, Big Table Lamp
By Helena Frantova
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950s - Design: Helena Frantová - Biggest version of this lamp - Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Helena Frantová, Big Table Lamp
Helena Frantová, Big Table Lamp
H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Big Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass, plastic Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar
By Christian Hvidt, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare 70s very big table lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar. Very elegant
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Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Big Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Roma, IT
Big Table Lamp is a  design item realized in the 1970s, attributed to Gino Vistosi for Moda Luce
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
Big Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
H 23.23 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Big Table Lamp/ Drukov, 1970s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Scratches on the glass - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Big Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass, plastic Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Big Table Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Big Table Lamps, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Rare Big Table Lamp, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Stefan Tabery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.   
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Big Table Lamp, Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Maker: Kamenický Šenov - Marked by paper label - Very good original condition - Shade shaped by professional glassmaker - Two different types of lighting.
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big Table Lamp, 1979, Italian, Design: "Sirrah"
By Sirrah
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp , 1979° Appears in the Domus magazine of 1979 (n°592) Materia: bronze, iron and Plastic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Rare BIG Table Lamp by COSACK, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Super rare, very large and heavy table lamp by COSACK, Germany (label under the base). Looks larger
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Poliarte Italian Design Glass Big Table Lamp
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Polychrome glass shade Black metal base Excellent condiction Perfect working order Rare model Published on Poliarte catalogue.  
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Big Table Lamp in Hammered Brass by Luciano Frigerio di Desio 70s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Turin, Turin
showrooms in all the major Italian cities. This big table lamp (that can eventually be used also as a floor
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big Table Lamp, 1950, Italian, Material: wood and chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Art deco Materia: wood and chrome Country: Italian To take care of your property and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor or BIG Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This BIG (height: 62cm, 24in) lamp could be used as floor lamp or table lamp. It has brass base
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Brass

Big Table Lamp in Lacquered Metal Attributed to Enrico Tronconi
By Tronconi
Located in Renens, CH
Impressive and well executed table lamp attributed to Italian designer Enrico Tronconi and director
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

"Sfera" Cuccuru Beni for Valenti Italian Design 1970s Big Table Lamp
By Valenti
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare table lamp Perspex shade Chrome metal frame Excellent condiction Chrome in perfect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Big Table Lamp, 1970, Material: Chrome, France Attributed to Bended Brushed
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Art deco Materia: chrome and wood Style: Art Deco Country: France To take care of your
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big Table Lamp Retrofit Bulb in Crystal Glass, Damasco by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The collection is produced with the bozzolo technique: that consists in applying threads of molten glass to create an organic texture. Damasco is one of our most successful series, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Big table lamp from Toni Zuccheri for the Italian company VeArt 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
Very large table lamp by the famous glass designer, Toni Zuccheri, for the Italian company VeArt
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Big Table Lamp/ Drukov Up to 2 Pieces, 1970's
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Big Table Lamp Covered with Parchment and Brass Details by Aldo Tura, Italy 1975
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Varnished big lamp with brass details, adjustable with two lights. By Aldo Tura around 1975
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Venini table lamp in orange Murano glass circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big table lamp in Murano glass orange attributed to Venini&C. circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Impressive Tall Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressively big table lamp made of brass foot, clear Murano glass and white glass panels
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Impressive Tall Table Lamp
Impressive Tall Table Lamp
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Paolo Traversi in Ceramic, Italy, 1980s
By Paolo Traversi
Located in Rome, IT
Big table lamp in white ceramic with pink stripes. Designed and executed by Paolo Traversi
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1980s Black Table Lamps with Metallic Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of big table lamps made of black enameled metal with polished details such as the feet and
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pagoda Table Lamp in Travertine, Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant big table lamp in travertine marble with heightened base in wood and brass featuring its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Metal, Brass

Jerk Werkmaster ceramic lamp for Nittsjo Sweden, 1930
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in BELFORT, FR
Big table lamp by Jerk Werkmaster for Nittsjo Sweden, 1930, in ceramic. Perfect condition. New
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Reggiani Adjustable Table Lamp in Chrome and Plexiglass, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Rome, IT
Big table lamp in chrome and plexiglass by the Italian designer Reggiani, 1970s. The direction of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones
Located in Madrid, ES
handicraft and fabrication pulling from his lifelong experience in specialty auto restoration. Big Table
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2010s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones
Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones
H 21.86 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A big table lamp, with a modern feeling in the design of the base, so regular and geometric. A very
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 6.3 in
Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones II
Located in Madrid, ES
handicraft and fabrication pulling from his lifelong experience in specialty auto restoration. Big Table
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2010s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones II
Big Floor Table lamp Ryan Jones II
H 21.86 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Leucos Murano Glass White and Black
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s : the mushroom big table lamp , by Roberto Pamio & Renato
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Simonet Frères
By Simonet Freres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco big table lamp from 1930 by Simonet frères. The glass is patinated and color
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Crystal Parrot Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Bagues, 1970s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful big table lamp with crystal parrot and leaves with fabric shade. Attributed to Maison
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Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Crystal, Metal

Murano v.a.M.S.a. Art Deco Huge Table Lamp
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Big table lamp in form of a Medicis urne in glass of Murano. Our lamp is probably made by Vetreria
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Brass Table Lamp Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big table lamp in Rattan, wicker and brass whit round white lampshade in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Italian Chrome-Plated Metal 1970s Adjustable Tubolar Lamp
By Elio Martinelli, Reggiani
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This big table lamp is made from a chrome-plated metal tubular with two light bulbs. Thanks to its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Large Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp with Swirl Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big table lamp in the shape of a mushroom made of gorgeous shiny white Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Italian Borosilicate Glass Table Lamp from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Big Table lamp with lampshade in borosilicate glass and frame in Natural Brass. This table lamp is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sandro Petti 1970s Italian Modern Chrome and Mirror Table Lamp, 1970
By Angolometallarte, Sandro Petti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare and unique Italian design for this big table lamp by Sandro Petti for L'Angolo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lorenzo Ciompi "Roman Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
sculpted and hand open hole finished on a original brass satined big table lamp sculpture measurements
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Lorenzo Ciompi "Black Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
marble sculpted and hand polished to a glossy patina on a original brass satined big table lamp; led 2W
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Floor Lamp Brutalist Monolith, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Brutalist Monolithe stone style floor lamp or big table lamp in natural ceramic or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
By BIG-GAME, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Probe Jr desk lamp by AGO lighting x big-game UL Listed Material: Aluminum, ABS Integrated LED
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Aspen Table Lamp 'Big'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Aspen table lamp (Big)" MATERIALS Structure in solid wood, base in inlay bronze, details in
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Aspen Table Lamp 'Big'
Aspen Table Lamp 'Big'
H 17.72 in Dm 5.12 in
Empire Style Big Scale Brass & Ebonized Wood Rectangular Solid Brass Lamps Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
table lamps. The Pair comes with Harps, matching finials, shades and are heavy. In perfect working
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big Design Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Big design table lamp with porcelain shade and new made fabric shade. 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb. US
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Big Design Table Lamp, Italy, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Big design table lamp with two separate circuits, one in glass leg and other in a shade. New shade
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Big Terracotta Table lamp 1970’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Big Terracotta Table lamp with a beautiful mixture of the unglazed terracotta surface and the
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Big Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Mattli
Located in grand Lancy, CH
White big ceramic table lamp signed Mattli, little damage on the shade see photo, Dimensions with
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Big White Table Lamp, Drukov, 1970s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Big White Table Lamp, Drukov, 1970s
Big White Table Lamp, Drukov, 1970s
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960s big handpainted porcelain decorated table lamp
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s big handpainted porcelain decorated table lamp. This big porcelain table lamp by H&Co Bavaria
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Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Big Pair of Table Lamps 1950s
Located in Foggia, FG
Gold big pair of table lamps 1950s. Perfect condition. Brass lamps. Cm 82 x cm 19 x cm
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gold Big Pair of Table Lamps 1950s
Gold Big Pair of Table Lamps 1950s
H 32.29 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
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Big Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of big table lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, all big table lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 124 antique and vintage big table lamps in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Big table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Big table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many big table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Accolay Pottery, Hillebrand and Venini produced popular big table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Big Table Lamps?

Prices for big table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, big table lamps begin at $294 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Big Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Compared to a sofa, a coffee table should be about two-thirds of the length of a sofa. For example, if a sofa is 95 inches long, the coffee table should be roughly 62 inches wide to create a balanced look. In terms of height, a sofa should be around 2 inches taller than the coffee table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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