Table lamps encompass both function and form - from atmospheric spot lighting to expressive design objects. In this category, classic lamps from different eras and styles meet: large and small table lamps in brass, glass and ceramics, classic table lamps from the 1950s and 70s and contemporary design with Scandinavian influences. Here you will find table lamps by designers such as Harvey Guzzini, as well as from manufacturers such as Ateljé Lyktan, Orrefors and Markslöjd.
The history of the table lamp reflects technological shifts and changing lifestyles. From kerosene lamps and early electric models to today's design classics, the lamp has been an integral part of both homes and workplaces. The choice of material, colour and shape has varied with the ideals of the time – from turned wooden feet and opal glass to colourful plastic and chrome.
Before the advent of electricity, oil lamps or kerosene lamps were common in homes from the 18th century onwards, especially in bourgeois settings. Electric table lamps became common after the turn of the 20th century, and during the 1950s and 1970s, the lamp became a style marker with a strong connection to modern interior design. Everything from early oil lamps to modern design classics have been featured in earlier auctions.
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