DORIA Mushroom Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table lamp manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The lamp is made of metal base with mouth-blown lampshade that contains air bubbles provides smooth and wonder...
Blown Glass
German Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1970's.The base is made of chrome metal where an plastic mushroom shaped shade is set.
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Charming mushroom-shaped table lamp from Germany, dating to the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Midcentury Floor Rare Lamp Mushroom, Germany, 1970s
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - representative - rare type
Chrome
Large Acrylic Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large acrylic glass mushroom table lamp, Germany, 1970s. This elegant vintage lamp features a sculptural mushroom-shaped design with a wide rounded white acrylic shade, a slim cylind...
Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage German Mushroom Table Lamp from Hustadt Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mushroom table lamp made of glass. This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, European Plug (up to ...
Glass
Postmodern German Plastic Mushroom Table Lamp from Heico
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Plastic Mushroom Table Lamp from Heico, in Very Good conditions.
Plastic
$466Sale Price / set|43% Off
Vintage Glass Mushroom or Champignon Lamps 1960 Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
These are 2 beautiful glass Mushroom or Champignon table lamps with switch ideal as bedside lamps but also beautiful in your living room. There are small fittings in the e14 bulbs...
Glass
Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large glass mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. This elegant vintage lamp features a sculptural mushroom-shaped form made from softly diffusing opaline glass, creating a ...
Murano Glass
Large Mushroom Table lamp by Glasshutte Limburg Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glashütte Limburg model 6276 large Mushroom lamp 1970’s. Mushroom lamps are very popular. Then this is the showpiece under the mushroom lamps . Made of iridescent milk glass and ...
Glass
Postmodern German Plastic Mushroom Table Lamp from Heico, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Plastic Mushroom Table Lamp from Heico, 1980s, in Very Good conditions.
Plastic
Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find in the vintage market, especially in this impressive size. With a striking 35 cm di...
Murano Glass
Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s, is a rare find in the vintage market, especially in this impressive shape. Made from luxurious Mur...
Murano Glass
Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find in the vintage market, especially in this impressive size. With a striking 40 cm di...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps from Kaiser Leuchten. Classic luminaire shape with a central, tulip -shaped foot. The metal foot is in a rich yellow, the diffuse hood made of acrylic is white and ...
Metal
MCM Mushroom Glass Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Beograd, RS
Retaining its original Putzler Germany label, this lamp is an excellent example of West German lighting design from the period.
Brass
Pair of Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass mushroom table lamps was produced by Limburg in Germany during the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Colored Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Mid-Century Modern table lamp was made by Doria. It has a black cast iron foot in the shape of a tulip. The chrome 'bar' carrying the shade is beautifully thin and goes on above...
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Glass
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Glass
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Glass
Very Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find in the vintage market, especially in this impressive size. With a striking 50 cm di...
Murano Glass
Pair of 'Lido' Peill & Putzler Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Germany 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Striking pair of mushroom table lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Blown Glass
Pair of Solid Brass German Art Deco Mushroom Dome Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of solid brass Art Deco table lamps, standing an impressive 24 inches tall and crowned with classic mushroom dome shades measuring approximately __ inches in diameter...
Brass
Chrome and white glass mushroom table lamp. Germany, circa 1970
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chrome and white glass mushroom table lamp. Germany, circa 1970
Chrome
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Table Lamp Black Forest Handcrafted Dwarf and Magic Mushrooms, Germany, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
Take a look at this unique and extremly beautiful table lamp, which is a rare masterpiece of German craftsmanship and design.
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Kaiser Idell
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare floor lamp from Kaiser Leuchten. Classic lamp shape with central tulip-shaped base. The metal base is in a rich yellow, the acrylic diffuser hood is white and translucent. At t...
Metal
1950s Blue Mushroom Desk Light Lamp Aluminium Scumble Finish and Copper Germany
By Schröder Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This charming German desk lamp has a real presence, with its wide mushroom shade sitting atop a copper stem.
Aluminum, Copper
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Mushroom Brass Table Lamps, Blown Glass Shades, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Space Age sideboard lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamps are made of brass with the rare mouth-blown lampshade that contain air bubbles provi...
Brass
XL 60s 70s Peill & Putzler Germany Table Lamp Mushroom Glass Space Age
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XL 60s 70s Peill & Putzler Germany Table Lamp Mushroom Glass Space Age Object: table lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions:...
Glass
Space Age Red Vintage Mushroom Table Lamp Siform by Siemens Germany, 1960s
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage table lamp mushroom like Siform by Siemens 1960s, Germany.
Metal
Mushroom Design Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom Design 3 dimensional grey glass rare pair of table lamps by Peill und Putzler, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Vintage Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage blown murano glass 'mushroom' table lamp by Peil & Putzler The lamp emits a beautiful soft light. 1970s - Germany Good condition, tested and ready for use.
Murano Glass
Well Made German Mushroom Table Lamp Chrome Base & Plexi Shade, Beisl Leuchte
By Beisl
Located in Mortsel, BE
Illuminate your space with the sleek and stylish Dome table lamp by Beisl Leuchten. This German-designed lamp combines a glimmering chrome base and stem, exuding a touch of sophistic...
Chrome
$895Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 2 Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful mushroom table lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Mushroom Table Lamp, Kontakt-Werkstätten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century mushroom-shaped table lamps from Kontakt-Werkstätten (later Staff).
Metal
1 of 2 Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Glass
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Table or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Klaus Hempel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two table lights from Kaiser according to a design by Klaus Hempel from the 1970s. Small but impressive table lights in a reserved color scheme. The lights are predestined for head ...
Metal
Original Glass Mushroom Desk Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Mushroom desk lamp Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Age: 1970s Description: Original desktop light made in the 1970s by Peil & Putzler in Germany. t...
Metal
Peill & Putzler Frosted Glass Mushroom Lamp, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Peill & Putzler mushroom lamp in frosted glass, 1960s. Very nice condition.
Peil & Putzler pink glass mushroom table lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Peil & Putzler pink glass mushroom table lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 22cm Height , 17cm Diameter Condition: Good Color: pink
Glass
Peil & Putzer Mushroom Zebra table lamp , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Large 1970s ‘mushroom’ table lamp by Peil & Putzler. The table lamp is made from a single mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and has the shape of a typical...
Glass
Original Glass Mushroom zebrano Desk Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Mushroom desk lamp Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Age: 1970s Description: Original desktop light made in the 1970s by Peil & Putzler in Germany. the shade in mad...
Metal
Pair of Large Vintage Murano Glass Mushroom Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very impressive pair of large vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps. The glass was hand blown in Murano Italy, they were then imported, assembled and retailed in Germany ...
Murano Glass
Mid-century Murano glass mushroom table lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Murano glass mushroom table lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 27,5cm Height , 23cm Depth Condition: Good material: Glass
Art Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s Dimensions: 21cm H, 22cm Diameter Material : Glass Origin: Germany Color: White
Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s Dimensions: 38 cm H, 38cm Diameter Material : Glass Origin: Germany Color: White
Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
Glass
"Mushroom" Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: original 1970s ...
Metal
$2,261 / item
Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill &; Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was m...
Brass
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Sixties Space Age Mushroom Toadstool Lamp Design WSB
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful mushroom, toadstool table lamp completely in vetri murano style, with the typical diagonal stripes on the glass, marked W.S.B. on the inside, 1960s. Beautiful space age de...
Glass
2x Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Wien, Au
2x Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s Original condition Each lamp has 2 bulbs
Metal, Chrome
Peil & Putzer Mushroom Zebra table lamp , 1970’s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Large 1970s ‘mushroom’ table lamp by Peil & Putzler. The table lamp is made from a single mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and has the shape of a typical...
Glass
Pair of Vintage Chrome "Mushroom" Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Beirut, LB
This pair of vintage Art Deco-style table lamps is a stunning example of mid-century design, featuring a beautiful blend of materials and forms. Each lamp showcases a sleek, polished...
Chrome
Vintage Glass Mushroom Lamp by Peil and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage glass mushroom lamp by Peil and Putzler. This is hand blown Italian Murano glass, imported to Germany and made by Peil and Putzler in the 1970’s.
Murano Glass
Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s Dimensions: 33cm H, 24cm Diameter Material: Glass Color: White
Glass
Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Mushroom table lamp with chrome base , 1970s
Metal
Original Glass Mushroom zebrano Desk Light by Peill & Putzler Germany 1970s no2
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Mushroom desk lamp Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Age: 1970s Description: Original desktop light made in the 1970s by Peil & Putzler in Germany. the shade in mad...
Metal
Midcentury suede leather large mushroom table lamp, 1960s-1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely suede xl table lamp ( 64 cm with a diameter of 50cm ) attributed to the 60s and 70s and most likely made in Germany. This lamp is in good vintage condition with some light imp...
Suede
"Mushroom" white Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Hustadt Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Hustadt Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German ta...
Glass
Peill & Putzler Mushroom Table Lamps, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Iconic mushroom table lamps from the German manufacturer Peill & Putzler, Produced in the 1960s, Consisting of a solid piece of blown glass with a single bulb on top of the mushroom,...
Blown Glass
Mushroom Table Lamp by Egon Hillebrand, Germany
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Berne, CH
Midcentury mushroom table lamp was designed by Egon Hillebrand and produced by Hillebrand Lighting during the 1960s. The lamp features the distinctive characteristics of the Atomic A...
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Floor Lamps Set of Two, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom floor lamps set of two, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Limburg Mushroom Pair Floor Lamps Brass Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A pair of impressive sized Glashütte Limburg mushroom floor lamps in brass with satin glass shade, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Large German Midcentury Speckled Glass Mushroom Lamp on Chrome Base
Located in London, GB
An impressive large Mid-Century Modern design speckled glass mushroom lamp on a polished chrome base. Germany, circa 1960 Measures: H 43cm, W 34cm, D 34cm.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of 1970s German Frosted Crackled Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Putzler Style
By Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
Pair of small vintage frosted matt white glass table lamps. The manufacturer's label isn't present on either lamp but they're similar in design to those of Hustadt Leuchten, Glashütt...
Glass
Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peil & Putzler 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BAARLO, LI
Large 1970s 'mushroom' table lamp by Peil & Putzler. The table lamp is made from a single mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and has the shape of a typical...
Crystal
White cloudy glass Peill and Putzler mushroom table lamp 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
It's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and gives very fine light.
Glass
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mushroom table lamp by Karin Korn for Beleuchtungsglaskombinat Görlitz, 1960s
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Produced in east Germany near the border of Poland. Beautifully made mushroom shaped lamp consisting of one piece of thick glass.
Metal
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Midcentury Space Age Mushroom Smoked Glass Table Lamp, Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Midcentury Space Age mushroom smoked glass table lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s.
Smoked Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey & Swirled White Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler opaque grey with swirled wisps of white glass mushroom shaped table lamps.
Glass, Plastic
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Large 1970s Peill & Putzler Striped Silky Glass Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s Large German Peill & Putzler opaque white and striped glass mushroom shaped table lamps.
Metal
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large Fully White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp XL 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
It's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and gives very fine light.
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill & Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler opaque white and striped glass mushroom shaped table lamps.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Unavailable
H 9.06 in Dm 8.27 in
1 of 4 Vintage White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
This lamp is made of one mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and it's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom.
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
one of four White Clear Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
It has a striped print and it's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and gives very fine light.
Glass
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
One of two Large White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp XL 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
This lamp is made of one mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped print and it's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom.
Glass
Unavailable
H 13.39 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage / Retro German Design Chrome/Orange Desk Lamp, 1970s 'VEB Narva'
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern german "mushroom" desk lamp with chrome body and orange shade from VEB Leuchtenbau Leipzig.
Chrome
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamp satin glass, Germany, 1970s. Very decorative and stylish table lamp in the design of Karl Springer.
Brass
German Postwar Tri-Colored Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and unusual mushroom desk and/or table lamp in great original vintage condition. Tops can swivel to slightly change lighting direction. Check out art1nyc.com for more postwar.
Vintage German Mushroom-Shaped Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced in Germany during the 1970s.
Brass
Vintage White Mushroom Lamp by Glashutte, 1960 Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mushroom lamp with a beautiful light made by Glashutte Germany in the 1960s.
Glass
Vintage White Mushroom Lamp by Glashutte, 1960, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mushroom lamp with a beautiful light made by Glashutte Germany in the 1960s.
Glass
glass mushroom lamp by Glashütte Limburg, germany 70s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kiel, SH
High decorative glass table lamp by Glashütte Limburg from germany 70s. The lamp makes a warm light. The lamp is in a very good condition.
Blown Glass
Vintage Glass Mushroom or Mushroom Lights 1960 Germany.
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Glass Mushroom or Mushroom Lights 1960 Germany. These are 2 beautiful glass Mushroom or Mushroom table lamps with switch, ideal as bedside lamps but also beautiful in your l...
Glass
“Lido” Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Lido” mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.
Glass
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece.
Glass
Vintage Set White Mushroom Lamps by Glashutte, 1960 Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the timeless elegance of the Vintage Set White Mushroom Lamps by Glashutte, crafted in 1960s Germany.
Milk Glass
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