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Used Tanning Lamps

1960's "Ultraphil" Philips Tanning Lamp in Cream with Wire Framed Shade
1960's "Ultraphil" Philips Tanning Lamp in Cream with Wire Framed Shade

1960's "Ultraphil" Philips Tanning Lamp in Cream with Wire Framed Shade

By Phillips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage "Ultraphil" tanning lamp with decorative wire framed shade. Originally this piece had an ultraviolet bulb and was intended for easy tanning at home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Wire, Metal

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s
German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

German medical or tanning lamp. Transport handle and external thermometer.

Category

1940s German Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Bakelite, Wood

Pair of 1940's Westinghouse Mid-Century Self Tanning Lamp
Pair of 1940's Westinghouse Mid-Century Self Tanning Lamp

Pair of 1940's Westinghouse Mid-Century Self Tanning Lamp

By Westinghouse

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage pair of Westinghouse 'Select-O-Ray' floor lamps is a true nostalgic wonder. In 100% original, vintage condition, including the original lamp bulbs, this brilliant lamp b...

Category

1950s Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Steel

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Sun Kraft Machine Age Desk Table Lamp with Timer
Sun Kraft Machine Age Desk Table Lamp with Timer

Sun Kraft Machine Age Desk Table Lamp with Timer

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Sun Kraft Machine Age tanning lamp with timer that has been converted into a desk lamp.

Category

1930s American Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930

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H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 16.54 in

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930

By Hanau

Located in Praha, CZ

(Incidentally, Heraeus was the company which invented the mercury-vapour lamp, which subsequently led to the development of the tanning lamp.)

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp
Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp

Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp

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H 65 in W 17.765 in D 17.75 in

Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Adjusts in every way, originally a tanning or heat lamp. Chrome finish and completely functional.

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Tanning Lamps

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Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, European Design, 1930s
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, European Design, 1930s

Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, European Design, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.

Category

1930s European Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Italian Boxing Federation Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box
Italian Boxing Federation Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box

Italian Boxing Federation Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box

Located in New York, NY

Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid disp...

Category

1930s Italian Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

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Used Tanning Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used tanning lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and iron, all used tanning lamps available were constructed with great care. Used tanning lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used tanning lamps bearing Arts and Crafts or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. General Electric and Westinghouse each produced beautiful used tanning lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Tanning Lamps?

Prices for used tanning lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used tanning lamps begin at $238 and can go as high as $4,290, while the average can fetch as much as $1,558.

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