Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Copper, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, copper and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Copper, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, copper and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Copper
Large Danish Mid-Century Opaline Glass & Teak Table Lamp, Denmark, 1960s.
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Fog & Mørup, Luxus Vittsjö, Louis Poulsen
Located in Malmö, SE
A Large and Minimalistic Mid-Century Cylindrical Table Lamp. Opaline Glass with Teak base. Made by an unknown designer and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Danish Sputnik Table Lamp in Teak, Brass and Cut Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically constructed Sputnik, tripod table light. Solid teak body, pointy legs with brass accents and mounted with a fluted white opaline glass shade set a brass. It was design...
Brass
$390Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Mid Century Teak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage teak and opaline glass table or floor lamp from Johansen Wood of Denmark.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960. small crack at the base of the glass is complete hidden by the wooden parts.
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp in Teak and Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Shaped as a Satellite or Lunar Landing vehicle this unusual table light made from solid teak, brass and handblown bubble glass demands attention. Made/designed anonymously in Scandin...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamps with White, Clear, and Orange Frosted Glass Shades (a Pair).
Brass
Table lamp in amber red Cast Glass and Teak a Pair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Amber red cast glass and teak pair table lamp, Denmark, 1970s Rare and unseen model.
Glass, Teak
Art Deco 'Fried Egg' Brass & Glass Table Lamp, Fog & Morup, Denmark, 1940s.
By Lyfa, Fog & Mørup, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Bohlmarks, Louis Poulsen
Located in Malmö, SE
An elegant Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern brass and glass table lamp. Made by Fog and Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Modernist Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s !! Non-compliant lampshade !! Measures : Ø 32cm H:41 cm Materials : Metal - opaline - Brass - Wood Table lamp with...
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Opaline Teak Lamp designed by Jacob Bang for Kastrup
By Jacob Bang, Kastrup
Located in Doraville, GA
The lamp is composed of teak and white opaline glass.
Blown Glass, Teak
Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog & Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass / teak base fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60W each double glass shade green and white. Designed by Hammerborg model „Senior“ E7163/1 and produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960...
Brass
Mid Century Kemp And Lauritzen Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Kemp & Lauritzen Table Lamp, 1965 A true icon of Danish 1960s design.
Chrome
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model E1296 Table Lamp for ASEA Lighting, Sweden 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The dark teak parts are all separated by elements, of different materials like the brass and glass; this clever feature highlights each part of this table lamp, making it a well-thou...
Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model "E1296" Table Lamps, Sweden 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
As a licensed ornamental metalworker, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen possessed an experimental, yet balanced understanding of materials, which is clearly traceable in this model. The dark ...
Brass
Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint!
Glass, Teak
80s Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
80s Very Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Memphis Geometric Distressed Glass & Gold Leaf Designer Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps - a Pair Extraordinary and Super Rare Pair of 80s Postmoder...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,799Sale Price / set|34% Off
Mid Century Modern, Pair of Table Lamps in style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This sculptural pair of table lamps embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship associated with mid-century Scandinavian design.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Large Teak Coffee Center Table, Glostrup Denmark 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Perfect for any Danish or Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design lovers and combines beautifully with smoked glass lighting or brass, chrome or stainless steel lamps or sconces of th...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Large Teak Coffee Center Table, Glostrup Denmark 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Perfect for any Danish or Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design lovers and combines beautifully with smoked glass lighting or brass, chrome or stainless steel lamps or sconces of th...
Teak
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp, Denmark 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp. Made in Denmark, 1950's period. Low floor lamp or tall table lamp.
Copper
Danish Vintage UFO Lamp in Opal Glass and Teak 1960s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Danish UFO Lamp in Opal Glass and Teak Designer - Brand unknown, Denmark Era 1960s Material opal glass and teak Height 27 cm Diameter 34 cm Cable length approx. 200 cm Cond...
Glass, Teak
Danish Vintage DROP Lamp in Opal Glass and Teak 1960s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Danish DROP Lamp in Opal Glass and Teak Designer - Brand unknown*, Denmark Era 1960s Material opal glass and teak Height 31,5 cm Diameter 14,5 cm Cable length approx. 200 cm...
Opaline Glass, Teak
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Tables
Located in Sherborne, GB
A very useful and neat, compact pair of side tables, perfect for a lamp, glass of wine, cup of tea and a book! These simple and classic design side tables are very useful and a nice ...
Teak
MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak side table or end table with unique tile insert by Gangso Mobler.
Ceramic, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rectangular Side End Table Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Just what you need in your home for a notable first impression whether in your living room, family room, or another space needing a lovely side table for magazines or that perfect ta...
Ceramic, Teak
Small Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A striking pendant lamp designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, in the 1960s.
Opaline Glass, Wood, Teak
Large Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A striking large-scale pendant lamp designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, in the 1960s.
Opaline Glass, Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Glass Table X Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage design style when applied to furniture and home décor means the piece has the depth and soul of a previous era, lending unique interest when mixed with other periods. These l...
Teak
Danish Modern Large Teak Quatrefoil Shape Table Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Hudson, NY
This quatrefoil shape teak base and brushed aluminum stem lamp was designed and made by Nessen. The top has a milk glass cup defuse. The base is made in Denmark.
Teak
Unavailable
H 22.84 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Design Kastrup Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Westmaas, NL
Mid-Century Modern Danish design table lamp by Kastrup Holmegaard, 1960s.
Fabric, Blown Glass, Teak
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 24.81 in
Pair Large 1950 Swedish Bergbom Holmegaard Dark Green Glass and Teak Table Lamps
By Bergboms
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Pair of large 1950 Swedish Bergbom dark green glass and teakwood table lamps, Beautiful and large table lamps, design by Bergboms but manufactured by Danish Holmegaard in the 1950s. ...
Glass, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Pendant Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptional Danish modern chandelier, 1960s, featuring eight brass spokes with teak wood trim, structured opaline glass shades with opaque and clear stripe pattern - Wiring: The lamp...
Brass
Rare Danish Modern Oversized Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twisted five-arm brass table lamp with frosted glass shades and set on a teak and marble base. Unique three hole attachment system of glass to frame. The lamp has three light setting...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Solid Teak and Metal Table Lamp
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
This unique pair of Danish modern solid teak table lamps date from the 1960s.
Metal
Danish Red Glass, Teak and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of teak glass and brass table lamps from Denmark, circa mid-1960s.
Glass, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Round Teak and Glass Dome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely petite pair of 1060s Danish teak table lamps with glass globes. Each is in working condition with original cords.
Glass, Teak
Rare Pair Teak and Cast Glass Table Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare pair table lampe made in amber cast glass and teak wood. Sweden, 1960s Good condition.
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak and Stained Glass Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A colorful stained glass Danish Mid-Century light fixture that can be used as a table lamp, wall sconce (with the teak bracket) or a pendant light (by adding a chain to the top).
Glass, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Teak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage teak and opaline glass table or floor lamp from Nissen of Denmark.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-century modern Teak and Glass Table Lamps, Set of Two
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish set of decorative table lamps The glass is structured and goes very well with the warm colored teak body showing a beautiful grain.
Art Glass, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Danish modern teak and frosted glass lamps with original black metal shades, very cute. Net $1400.00
Teak, Glass
Pair of Danish Modern Smoked Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish Modern tapering smoked glass lamps on solid Teak platform bases. Rewired with brass double pull chain sockets.
Glass, Teak
Jo Hammerborg Teak / Brass Table Lamp "Senior" 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Handewitt, DE
Jo Hammerborg „Senior“ table lamp. Teak, brass, white and green glass shades.
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Model President in Teak and Brass with Glass Shades
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Iconic table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg model president in teak and brass with glass shades made by Fog & Mørup, Denmark.
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Scandinavian Aluminum and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming rare Scandinavian table lamp has been produced by Fog and Mørup Denmark in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Modern Cone Lamp
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage lamp casts a nice ambient glow; a sculptural night light. Teak base with frosted glass diffuser. In pristine condition.
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Extremely Rare Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Extremely rare modernist Table Lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s. Made of Teakwood, milky glass, black lacquered metal and beautiful brass details. Danish...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak and Opal Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These vintage midcentury table lamps were made in Denmark in the late 1950s.
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 7.68 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Brass and Opal Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These vintage midcentury table lamps were made in Denmark in the late 1950s.
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 5.12 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak, Brass and Opaline Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These vintage midcentury table lamps were made in Sweden in the late 1950s. They have got a tripod brass and teak base and opaline glass lamp shades. Both lamps have been rewired wit...
Opal, Brass
Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish sculpted modern table lamp designed and manufactured by the workshop of Danish Modern LA.
Walnut
Fog & Mørup Table Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare satin glass and teak table lamp.
Glass, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass, Opal Glass and Teakwood
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Hans Bergström
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing vintage table lamp made in Scandinavia in the 1950s in the style of Hans Bergström, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen etc. The lamp is produced in high quality materials such as Bangk...
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Cubist Mosaic Glass Positionable Table Lamp, Pair by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard, Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Price is for the pair. An outstanding pair of lamps designed by Georges Briard with a Danish modern flair. Featuring rotating rectangular boxes with iridescent mosaic glass design...
Rosewood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Table Lamp in Pineapple Form
Located in Astoria, NY
This Scandinavian Modern pineapple-form table lamp was made in Denmark during the mid-twentieth century.
Smoked Glass, Teak
Table Lamp, Model: "Senior" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Table lamp, model: "Senior" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Teak, brass and glass. Fine condition.
Brass
Svend Middelboe Table Lamp for Nordic Solar, circa 1950, Danemark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Svend Middelboe table lamp for Nordic Solar, circa 1950, Denmark.
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Flower Form Wood and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A flower and leaf shaped Danish Modern inspired table lamp in teak and brass with four frosted glass shades.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Table Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish interior and furniture designer, who ran his own company from 1951. Jakobsson was especially famous for his lighting designs, which often had a soft...
Glass, Teak
Jo Hammerborg by Fog and Mørup - Desk Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Hammer Borg - Desk table lamp in teak and brass with tripod base.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Lamp Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern Teak End Table with smoked Glass Inset offers a timeless blend of style and function.
Glass, Teak
Pair Scandinavian Modern End Tables With Teak Joinery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Trenton, NJ
Imagine this matching pair of lamp tables in your living space, the perfect sofa side tables or end tables to add Danish Modern style to any room .
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 53.15 in W 25.6 in D 5.12 in
1960s Rare Large Fog & Morup Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp in Cone Design Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
1960s rare large glass cascade hanging lamp in trumpet design. Manufacturer is Fog & Morup.
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s desk lamp designed and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Black metal base and shade with reflective white interior over a conical inner-shade in opaline glass. Stem in te...
Brass
Danish 'Fried Egg' Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup
By Fog and Morup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Art Deco styled desk lamp designed by Fog and Mørup during the 1930s. It features a brass base and rod set with solid teak. The iconic single layered, partially painted vaseli...
Brass
Vintage Danish Table Lamp, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish table lamp 1950s Early Danish modern desk lamp attributed to Fog & Mørup, Denmark.
Aluminum, Brass
Massive Pair of Mid Century Turned Teak and Brass Table Lamps, Denmark
By Tony Paul
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Incredible turned teak and brass hour glass shaped Danish table lamps.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 13 in D 8 in
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Brass Atomic Era Table Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage midcentury Danish modern teak & brass atomic era table lamps.
Brass
Scandinavian Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Scandinavian handblown glass lamp, circa 1960s. This piece has a frosted teal blue cylinder shade with teak base.
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Sputnik Danish Teak Pair of Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modernist Danish table lamps, circa 1950s. Space Age design with Sputnik shape, featuring teak and gilded brass base in a flying saucer shape.
Brass
Poul Dinesen Table Lamp Produced by Poul Dinesen in Denmark
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Poul Dinesen. Produced by Poul Dinesen in Denmark.
Brass
1970s Pair of Scandinavian Teak Table / Desk Lamps with Fabric Shades
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of matching teak table lamps with off-white tapered shades, dating to the 1960s. They are Scandinavian in origin, though we are unsure of their maker. They have solid ...
Metal
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak and Opal Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These vintage midcentury table lamps were made in Denmark in the late 1950s.
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Jo Hammerborg Table Lamp Model Senior Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model senior designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Lamps
Located in Redding, CT
Unbelievable pair of Mid-Century Modern teak lamps. Floral like design with blossoming bulbs and teak leaves. Accentuated by brass stems(arms) and fittings. Three way lighting and fr...
Brass
Pair of Bergboms Green Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
By Berndt Nordstedt, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of two table lamps by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s. The lamps are made of glass and were manufactured by Holmegaard, Denmark. The design is simple and elegant with a slim waist and dee...
Glass, Teak
Adjustable Danish Modern Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Probably Danish or possibly Swedish or Norwegian made adjustable desk, work lamp with original glass ball shade. This example is clean, and working, currently wired for US use. The a...
Teak
Fog & Mørup Table Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fog & Mørup manufactured table lamp made from teak and brass with a green glass shade. Three or four flea size chips to glass shade edge.
Arne Vodder Vanity Table in Teak Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare vanity table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1960. This table is made of teak veneered and partly solid. It has a folding top with mirror and a...
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 31.38 in W 60.75 in D 37.75 in
Unique Studio Craft Modernist Rosewood and Teak Doctor's Desk, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A one-of-a-kind studio craft doctor’s desk fashioned from solid planks of rosewood and teak. Built in the 1970s by a student of RIT’s “School for American Crafts” for his doctor and ...
Steel
Pair of Simple and Elegant Danish Blown-Glass Lamps with Teak Stems
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of simple and elegant Danish blown-glass lamps with teak stems.
Blown Glass, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Solid Teak and Metal Table Lamp
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
This unique pair of Danish modern solid teak table lamps date from the 1960s.
Metal
Brass and Teak Desk Lamp by Hammerborg, Denmark, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk lamp with white milk glass shade and additional green shade by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, produced in 1963. Teak body with brass base and details. Newly electrified. Label ...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Wood Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very unique pair of Mid-Century teak wood table lamps with glass shades and metal stems. Each lamp has three different lighting options with a rock covered base. In used excellent co...
Metal
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.
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