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Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamps by the master! True collector's items from Italy. Available the pair.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
H 17 in W 19 in D 4.25 in
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Table Lamp by Memphis Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate Sottsass table light!! Anthropomorphic (looks like a parrot) as the head (w/ lamp
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Don Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Playful reading lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo. Aptly called the "Don", this lamp nods (or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Don Lamp
Ettore Sottsass Don Lamp
H 17.25 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in
Ettore Sottsass Halo Click Table Lamp Philips, 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips, Holland 1988. This rare off
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ashoka table lamp is an early Ettore Sottsass lighting masterwork for the introductory 1981
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Kiritam table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Marble Base Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Darpanah table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Valigia Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1977
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
Valigia floor or table lamp by Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s Valigia table or floor lamp with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, England
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was a renowned Italian architect and designer, celebrated for his
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

“Valigia” Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
A “Valigia” table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo. Chrome-plated tubular steel and varnished steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Halo Click 2 Table Lamp Black Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Philips, Holland
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass "Halo Click 2" Table Lamp for Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare unusual colored ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sottsass Style Modernist Mid Century Metal Table or Floor Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Modernist cube table or floor lamp with white a enameled metal frame. In original
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1980s Designer - Ettore Sottsass Producer
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Valigia Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1977
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in UTRECHT, NL
by Ettore Sottsass. Inspired by the idea of a simple briefcase. The Valigia table lamp is an icon of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Nopuram table lamp in red by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Bhusanam table lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. In the 1980s, the
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Antique 1680s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Don table lamp designed in 1977 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Stilnovo. The lamp consists
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
Don Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
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H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 12.6 in
Ettore Sottsass Valigia Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1977
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Four-legged table lamp model Valigia designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr, manufactured by Stilnovo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Architecturally designed lamp with classical as well as a modern elements by Ettore Sottsass, one
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Table Lamps Ettore Sottsass Style in glass Italy Murano 1970
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind oversized table lamps in style of Ettore Sottsass made in Italy Murano 1970
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Don table lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, Italy, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
The table lamp "Don" was created by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Stilnovo. The cubic base is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Golden Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
original wiring. item. table lamp – ambient lamp designer. Ettore Sottsass maker. Rinnovel period. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Postmodern Green Black Vintage Table Lamp Pausania by Ettore Sottsass Jr Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
A green and black Ettore Sottsass jr. vintage table lamp 1982, model Pausania, executed by Artemide
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Sheet Metal

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Bhusanam Table Lamp in Multicolor
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
"ornament". Bhusanam is available in a numbered edition table lamp version. Additional Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

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Glass

Monumental Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy, 1962
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning monumental lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1962 having milk glass shade. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Vintage "Suitcase Lamp" by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1977
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage lamp so-called "Suitcase Lamp" by the famous Italian designed Ettore Sottsass. Lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Rare Table Lamp in Golden Metal Sottsass Design for Rinnovel, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic lamp conceived by the creative genius of Ettore Sottsass and produced by Rinnovel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Dorane Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of Dorane table lamps designed in 1977 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Stilnovo, Milan
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Darpanah Table Lamp in LightPink/MilkWhite/Sapphire
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
reflects its spirit: wonderful. Darpanah is available in a numbered edition table lamp version
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair, of Ettore Sottsass Lava Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great simple and elegant ceramic table lamp in lava glaze designed by Ettore Sottsass. Documented
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

vintage Ettore Sottsass "Don Lamp" for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Iconic Don Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo from Deadstock (new condition) Ettore Sottsass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

vintage Ettore Sottsass "Don Lamp" for Stilnovo
vintage Ettore Sottsass "Don Lamp" for Stilnovo
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H 44 in W 30 in D 13 in
Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
-80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They were bought
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
-80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They were bought
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is one of the rarer twin bulb models of the Dorane lamps by the great Italian designer, Ettore
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Steel

Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 3.94 in
Ashoka Large Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ashoka lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Milano, 1981. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Steel Valigia Floor Table Lamp by Sottsass Stilnovo, 1970
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century steel Valigia floor or table lamp by Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s Valigia
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Nopuram Table Lamp in Green/Light Pink/Red
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
reflects its spirit: wonderful. Darpanah is available in a numbered edition table lamp version. Additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Artemide Pausania LED Table Lamp in Black and Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hicksville, NY
Artemide Pausania LED table lamp in black and green by Ettore Sottsass. The godfather of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Resin

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Kiritam Table Lamp in Aquamarine/Milk-Wh
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
available in a numbered edition table lamp version. Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

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Glass

Pair of Neon Lamps by Ettore Sottsass - Edition Poltronova - circa 1970
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of neon lamps by Ettore Sottsass - Edition Poltronova circa 1970 “Elledue fiberglas” table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Fiberglass

Postmodern Chalkware Lamps in the Style of Sottsass Marked Vard
By Sottsass Associati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These fanciful and colorful lamps pay homage to the creative days of the postmodern era. These
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass classic "Don" lamp for Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
The lamp consists of a relative heavy emerald green cubic base, a white slanted rod and a striking
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Asteroid Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1968
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Asteroid Lamp is indeed a remarkable piece of design created by Ettore Sottsass in 1968. Ettore
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Tall Marvelous Post Modern Red Fiberglass Table Lamp 1980s Sottsass Memphis Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Peoria, AZ
Marvelous! Fabulous Eighties Post Modern Conical Fiberglass Table Lamp! In the manner of Ettore
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Wood

Pair of Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi, this line of tri-glazed vessels and lamps were
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Original Sottsass Associati Halogen Table Light, Halo Click 2, by Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in München, DE
Very rare original Sottsass Associati halogen table light Halo Click 2 by Philips 1988, Holland
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Bay Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Bay table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Bay Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bay table lamp is a breathtaking masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis (1983). Fabricated
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Bay Table Lamp
Bay Table Lamp
H 19.75 in Dm 16 in
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Ashoka table lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Bay Table Lamp in glass, aluminum and plexiglass, designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

modulable moderniste table lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in grand Lancy, CH
White metal modulable table lamp
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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

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Metal

modulable moderniste table lamp
modulable moderniste table lamp
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano C.
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired, Ashoka Table Lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Glass Memphis Style Sculpture Table Lamp, 1991
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Quite unique table lamp. We also have a floor lamp.
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1990s American Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Rare Light Object 'Asteroide' by Ettore Sottsass, 1968
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Centre
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare light object by Ettore Sottsass One side pink, translucent on the other Black-lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Rare Table Lamp "Palafitta" design Ettore Sottsass for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rovereta, SM
Lamp "Palafitta" model "12639" Brass and Plexiglas . Arredoluce Edition Model created in 1957 Bibliography: - Anty Pansera, Alessandro Padoan & Alessandro Palmaghini, Arredoluce, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Brutalist Constructivist 70s Italian Bent Aluminium Wood Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
This unique lamp exemplifies the cool, material lead design of 1970's Italy. Brushed aluminium
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum

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Sottsass Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sottsass table lamp you’re looking for. Each sottsass table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and plastic. If you’re shopping for a sottsass table lamp, we have 137 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sottsass table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sottsass table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sottsass table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo and Memphis Group are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sottsass Table Lamp?

A sottsass table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,908, while the lowest priced sells for $496 and the highest can go for as much as $10,430.

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Questions About Sottsass Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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.”

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