Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect. It includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight. Daylighting (using windows, skylights, or light shelves) is sometimes used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings. This can save energy, which represents a major component of energy consumption in buildings. Proper lighting can enhance task performance, improve the appearance of an area, or have positive psychological effects on occupants. Indoor lighting is usually accomplished using light fixtures, and is a key part of interior design. It can also be an intrinsic component of landscape projects. It is valuable to provide the correct light intensity and color spectrum for each task or environment. Otherwise, energy not only could be wasted but over-illumination can lead to adverse health and psychological effects. Beyond the energy factors being considered, it is important not to over-design illumination, lest adverse health effects such as headache frequency, stress, and increased blood pressure be induced by the higher lighting levels. In addition, glare or excess light can decrease worker efficiency. (wikipedia.org)
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Vintage bedside table lamp made in Germany, 1980s
Lighting, Table LampsBeautiful bedside table lamp with globular body made of beige glazed ceramic and brown lampshade with light fixture. The design of the lamp is a classic, simple and elegant one, specific to the Mid Century era. The lamp gives a warm, pleasant and restful light. Fully functional, the lamp is in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 18x11x11 cm; Lamp Body (HxWxD): 9x9x9 cm; Lampshade (HxWxD): 10x11x11 cm; Lenght cord: 110 cm ; Weight: 500 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!40 €40 € -
Space Age Bubble Glass Bedside Table Lamp from Hawill, 1960s, set of two
Lighting, Table LampsThese lovely lamps from the 60's have a typical look to the Mid Century design with a rectangular base made of cream-white and red plastic and the bubble glass lampshades colored in a smoky brown tint. Emitting a warm light, the lamps create a vintage atmosphere as pleasant as it is restful. Fully functional, the lamps are in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulbs is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25x9x12 cm; Lenght cord: 110 cm ; Weight: 575 g (each) Even if the lamps work they are a vintage items, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The items colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!230 €230 € -
Vintage desk lamp with flexible arm, Belgium, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsVintage desk lamp with a classic lampshade, flexible arm and round base.The lampshade and the top of the base are painted brown. Fully functional, the lamp is in good vintage conditions, with small signs of wear specific to age (see photo). E27bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 42x14x20 cm; Lenght cord: 170 cm ; Weight: 1000 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!60 €60 € -
Scandinavian Modern table lamp by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsIconic table lamp for Mid Century Scandinavian design, designed in the early 70's by the Uno & Östen Kristiansson brothers for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden. The stylized beech wood pedestal provide a simple and extremely elegant design that emphasizes the expressiveness of the wood fibers and which continues with a conical acrylic light dispenser, which supports the imposing original linen lampshade. The elegant silhouette of the light dispenser makes it possible to use the lamp without lampshade, depending on the interior design and the user's preference. The lamp generates a warm and comfortable light, which predisposes to relaxation and good mood. Both the wooden pedestal and the light dispenser are marked with the manufacturer's brand. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with all the original components, including the linen lampshade (there are few cases in which it can still be found, especially in perfect condition!) Dimensions: Wood pedestal: height 44 cm, diameter 11 cm Light dispenser: height 24 cm, diameter 32 cm Shade: height 30 cm, diameter 38 cm Electrics: Cord length: 200 cm; Cable-mounted switch; Lightbulb Socket(s): 1 x Edison Screw (E27 or ES), max.60W bulb (not included) Even if the lamp perfectly work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks for your visit!780 €780 € -
ERPEES bedside lamp from Pfäffle Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Lighting, Table LampsThe lamp, with a nice design specific to the Mid-Century Modern era, is provided with a triangular base with a built-in switch, folding brass rod and an adjustable perforated conical lampshade made of aluminum and brass, with circular round holes. The lampshade and the top of the base are painted light blue. Fully functional, the lamp is in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25x12x15 cm; Lenght cord: 120 cm ; Weight: 500 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!120 €120 € -
Impressive Italian 7 Arms Arc Lamp from 1970s
Floor Lamps, Lighting, TrendsThis huge Italian "Arc" floor lamp with a Goffredo Reggiani style design is a real eye-catcher in any interior be it home, office, restaurant or hotel. The elegance of the 7 light points creates a warm atmospheric light and the organic inspire style and tranquility. This floor lamp can be mounted in various shapes due to the fact that the arms are individually adjustable and the lampshades can turn all the way around. Materials: heavy metal base with dimming function and cable foot switch, 7 arms and aluminum cylindrical lampshades. Dimensions: Height: 220cm Width (adjustable): +/- 200cm Lampshade diameter: 5 cm Metal base: 40 x 25 x 10 cm Cord length: 220 cm Condition: The lamp is in good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear and tear. The regular E14 bulbs lights are not included. The lamp is tested and ready to use, however as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary.1.500 €1.500 € -
Gorgeous hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960’s
Ceiling Lights, LightingRare hanging lamp designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, in 1960s. Strongly deviating glass cone, rarely encountered in the designer's creation, a totally different model from his bubble glass lampshades. The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition, the electrics has been overhauled and is in perfect working order. The bulb are included. Cord length: 90 cm500 €500 € -
Space Age Atomic tripod table lamp by Massive, 1960s
Lighting, Table LampsExtremely rare lamp model 12334 produced by Massive, Belgium in the 1960s, in the purest Mid-Century Modern style. White opal frosted and ribbed pumpkin style oval glass lampshade. The cone above the lampshade and the support below the lampshade are made of solid teak wood. The legs and the upper ring are made of polished brass. Absolutely all parts of the lamp are the original ones, including the electrical components. The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition and in working condition. The bulb are included. Lampshade diameter: 22 cm ; Cord length: 180 cm As already mentioned, the lamp works, but as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. The lamp is listed on the vintage lighting consulting portal, Vintageinfo (www.vintageinfo.be/massive-tripod-table-lamp)550 €550 € -
Ray/Cobra desk lamp by Lupela, Madrid – Spain, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsEye-catching Mid-Century Lupela desk lamp in black and gray, with two ligts. The shade is provided with a glass diffuser and can rotate in all directions. Absolutely all parts of the lamp are the original ones, including the electrical components (sockets, switch, cable, plug). The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition and in perfect working condition, ready to be used. The two bulbs are included. Technical specifications: 2 x Edison Screw (E27 or ES) with lightbulbs included Cord length: 150 cm Shade diameter: 29 cm As already mentioned, the lamp works, but as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.700 €700 € -
Aluminum pendant lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Ceiling Lights, LightingBeautiful, minimalist hanging pendant lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, in 1960s. The dome has a brushed aluminum exterior and a white lacquered interior. When the light is on, the slots of the lampshade contributes to a wonderful light effect. The item is in very good vintage condition and has just small signs of use, consistent with it's age.300 €300 € -
Sputnik chandelier with 8 Opaline lampshades, Stilnovo Style, 1950s, IT
Ceiling Lights, Lighting, Special DiscountsSpectacular and exquisite ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1950s. This item is characteristic for the beautiful Stilnovo that touched the Italian design in the 40s and made Italian designers famous for their Mid-Century lighting fixtures. The lamp is made of brass (and white painted brass). The lampshades are made of Opaline. The piece is kept in good condition and is in full working order. Kept in good vintage condition, it shows just minor traces of use consistent with it's age (all visible in the photos).500 €500 € -
Minimalist ceiling lamp made in Denmark, in the 1970s
Ceiling Lights, LightingImpressive ceiling lamp made in Denmark in the 1970s. Made of metal, this brown ceiling lamp features a minimalist, sober, industrial design. The piece is kept in good condition and is in full working order. All the defects are visible in the pictures.100 €100 € -
Vintage architect table lamp by HCF
Lighting, Table LampsBeautiful white and green Architect table lamp made by HCF in Denmark, in the 1970s. The lamp has all its original elements and is in great vintage condition. The lamp is marked on the bottom arm.120 €120 € -
Magnetic Ball wall lamp by Benny Frandsen
Lighting, Table LampsFamous magnetic Ball wall lamp designed by Benny Frandsen in the late 1960s, the lamp that led to the founding of the ABO Randers A/S company. It is in a very good shape, with only small age-related traces. This wall light enroll in both the Scandinavian Modern and Space Race aesthetics, being an icon of European design in the second half of the 20th century. Benny Frandsen (b. 1941, named after jazz-clarinetist Benny Goodman) is a Danish designer and lighting producer. He was educated as an electronics engineer but his passion was to design light. By 1966, he had already designed some lamps for a discotheque, and then Frandsen tried to convince his boss to start a lighting production, but no luck. Afterwards, Benny Frandsen established Frandsen Lamps in 1968, by himself, and was located in his home in Skanderborg in Jutland. He designed geometric lamps, but the business was slow. Frandsen discovered that, the Danes wanted round lamps and not geometric lamps, so he began designing a round light instead. Here emerges the ultimate round lamp, a ball that was attached to a wall bracket with a magnet. This was a game changer for Frandsen. Everybody wanted the Ball wall lamp with magnet. Since then, there has been made many variations of this Ball lamp. In 1972, Frandsen starts a factory in Skanderborg, to keep up with the many requests. But by 1993 the company is sold to the Frits Concern, whom merges the lighting production with Lyskilde. This led to Frandsen winning the role of the director, under the new company name, Frandsen Lyskilde. Eventually Benny Frandsen buys the company back in 1996, as the Frits Concern closes, and reestablishes Frandsen Lighting.75 €75 €