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How does a table lamp work?
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How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cherry Blossom Rock Crystal Bubble Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amethyst and pink rock crystal bubble lamps with polished brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
To the top of rock crystal part: 17"/H
(Lampshade not included).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Amethyst
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Bronze And Brass Column Table Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Handel Cherry Blossom Leaded Glass Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
This stunning Handel Cherry Blossom leaded glass lamp is circa 1910. The 12" wide x 6" tall shade is decorated in pink flowers with multiple shades of green. The bronze patinaed base...
Category
Vintage 1910s Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Murano table lamp by "iTRE" Murano (51Hx51cm) 1970s. Mid-century modern
By ITRE
Located in Firenze, FI
An eye-catcher creation from "i3 (ITRE) Murano". Italian mid-century modern retro decor from the 1970s
Measurements: 51 in height x 51 in diameter ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
