Industrial Desk Lamps
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Table Lamps
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps
Zinc, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Industrial Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Dutch Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Steel, Zinc
Vintage 1930s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Steel
20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Silver, Brass
20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps
Iron, Steel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Table Lamps
Brass
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Industrial Desk Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Industrial Desk Lamps?
A Close Look at Industrial Furniture
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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.
- What is a good desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the first desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. However, most historians consider George Carwardine to be the father of the modern desk lamp. In 1929, the British designer left his job designing car suspensions and began experimenting with lighting. By 1933, Carwardine's first desk lamp, called the Anglepoise, was being sold by Herbert Terry & Sons of Redditch, UK. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Carwardine lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best LED desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.