Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Marble and Crystal Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' marble and crystal glasstable lamp for Artemide.
Marble, Metal, Nickel
Sergio Mazza alfa lamp Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Grenoble, FR
Black marble in very good condition, with the brand's signature present. Alfa is the first lamp to enter the Artemide catalogue in the year of its foundation.
Marble, Aluminum
Two Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' table lights. Original edition c1960
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of original Sergio Mazza table lights from 1960s Italy Marble, glass and nickelled brass. Original edition from 1960s with the 'ring' finial All in very good conditi...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Alfa Table Lamps by Sergio Mazza, Murano Glass, 1959-1960
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian table lamps, model Alfa are made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, in good condition.
Metal, Brass
French Marble Chrome & Glass Table Alfa Lamp Sergio Mazza for Artemide c 1960
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Labrit, Landes
The Alfa table lamp by Artemide is a classic from the 1950s, designed in 1959 by the famous Sergio Mazza.
Marble, Chrome
Unavailable
H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in
Artemide Alfa LED-T Table Lamp in White and Marble Base by Sergio Mazza
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Artemide Alfa LED-T table lamp in white and black marble base.
Glass
Pair of Table Lamps Alfa by Sergio Mazza, 1959
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Fossano, IT
Table lamps called Alfa designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 1959.
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza Italian Glass Table Lamp for Artemide Model Alfa
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1960s Italian table lamp model Alfa designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. literature: Domus 399 (February 1963), pag. 107 Octagon 4 (January 1967), page 74 Giuliana Gramigna Reperto...
Metal
Rare First Edition "Alfa" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare first Edition Alfa table lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1959.
Glass
Italian mid century table lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century table lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s Table lamp model Alfa.
Metal
Lampada da tavolo Alfa, Sergio Mazza, Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampada da tavolo Alfa, design di Sergio Mazza per Artemide, Italia, 1960.
Marble, Metal
Sergio Mazza Floor Lamp Italy, 1958
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
This very rare floor lamp produced by Mazza in 1958 was the inspiration behind the first Artemide piece produced entitled the Alfa lamp. This latter design was a slightly different t...
Marble, Metal
20th Century Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickel-plated metal with pressed textured glass shade and marble base.
Metal, Nickel
Table lamp "Alpha" by Sergio Mazza for Artemide original vintage 60s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alfa è prima storica lampada prodotta da Artemide e disegnata dal suo fondatore (insieme ad Ernesto Gismondi) Questo esemplare è databile negli anni 60 in considerazione del fatto c...
Griotte Marble, Metal
"Alfa" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted Black Marble Base with Nickel Mounts & Ribbed, Frosted Glass Shade. Later Production.
"Alfa" Table Lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted Black Marble Base with Nickel Mounts and Ribbed Frosted Glass Shade.
Sergio Mazza "Alfa" Table Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Madrid, ES
A table lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Marble ,nickel plated brass and printed glass. Excellent condition.
Marble
Table Lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza - Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza - Artemide. Made in 1959.
Metal
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' table lamp for Artemide, 1960s, Italy. Newly rewired.
Alfa Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 'as New' Condition, circa 1990s
By Artemide
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
The Alfa table lamp is the first table lamp Artemide had designed in 1959.
Crystal, Marble, Nickel
Alfa table lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Roma, IT
The Alfa table lamp is a lamp that appears in stark contrast to the cold rationalist design in vogue in the 60s. It is a 1959 project by designer Sergio Mazza, which takes up the tra...
Brass
Sergio Mazza Rare Floor Lamp, 1958
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Brugge, BE
The first lamp Artemide put out was the Alfa table lamp, reminiscent of this model with some minor changes.
$697
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide. Originally designed in 1986, the authorized re-edition of this table lamp is still made in Italy today using only the finest quality...
Metal, Steel
$4,500 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
Seguso. N.11 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' glass table lamp for Artemide. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspir...
Aluminum
$2,515 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$9,492 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,349 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,092 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$6,602 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$19,648 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$8,253 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
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.