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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Brass Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar Thorn Stick 1952
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
is held through brass thorns. We cleaned the floor lamp carefully and it has been rewired. One E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
brass 'thorns', from which the lamp shade hangs and can be easily be moved. When moving the shade, you
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Transfera Floor Lamp by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Transfera floor lamp by Alina Rotzinger Dimensions: H 150 x Ø 20 cm. Materials: Phenolic birch
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Birch, Plywood

Chechen Wood Floor Lamp by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Chechen wood floor lamp by Alina Rotzinger. Dimensions: H 25 x W 25 x D 155 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Tall English Art Deco Chrome Uplighter Floor Lamps
By Zumtobel
Located in London, GB
Pair Of English Art Deco chrome tall uplighter floor lamps by Thorn Electrical Industries, England
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Artistic Table Lamp roses pink violet Murano Glass
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rosae Rosarum Garden is a table lamp with 1 light, in amethyst colour and details in green and in
Category

2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Table Lamp in Cast Bronze and Blown Glass
By Brecht Wright Gander
Located in New York, NY
Fantastical Blown Glass and Cast Bronze Thorned Table Lamp entitled 'Illumination Machine' by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
oak with polished brass base and a silk fabric lamp shade. All new. Made at original manufacturer
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Walnut Floor Lamp Dornstab J. T. Kalmar Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor lamp Dornstab or Thorn Stick from walnut and brass by J. T. Kalmar
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Incised Arboreal Pottery Floor Lamp, 1965
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Design Technics Lee Rosen attributed Black & Brown Ceramic Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Floor Lamp 'Dornstab' No. 2076 by J.T. Kalmar, Patinated Brass Wood Cane, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll or punk enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can easily be strummed or played
Category

Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Lamp Guitar Electric Punk Bubble Gum Pink Condemned to Rock & Roll Chrome Maple
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll/punk enthusiasts lamp/guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled
Category

Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Thorn Preinet, England, Pair of Wall Lamps, Black Metal and Acrylic Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thorn Preinet, England. Black metal and acrylic shades. A pair of wall lamps (downlight). In
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Thorn "Glacier 5515-16" Pendant Lamp in Glass and Steel, Danish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thorn "Glacier 5515-16" pendant lamp in glass and steel. Danish design, 21st century. Four lamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Industrial Explosion Proof Floor or Hanging Flourescent Light, 1960s, Thorn FLP
Located in London, GB
A Thorn FLP explosion proof lamp with shade built in. Works exceptionally well as a floor standing
Category

Vintage 1960s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Tekna Thorn Pete-C Wall Light with Polished Chrome Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall or ceiling light in brass. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Thorn: Sconce 301 in hand-blown glass by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to Constantin Brancusi’s stunning combinations of shapes and materials. The Thorn Collection is a
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brancusi inspired Sublimation: Thorn 302 flush-mounted sconce in glass and brass
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
combinations of shapes and materials. The Sublimation-Thorn Collection is a series of thorns, glass “Orebs
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete-C Wall or Ceiling Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall or ceiling light in brass. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete Pendant-C Light in Brass with Dark Bronze Finish Nautic
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Lamp holder with tube and ceiling plate in brass. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Polished Brass Finish & Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Lamp holder with ceiling plate in brass and metal-covered cable. Standard with 2m of cable. For
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Brushed Nickel Finish & Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
lamp holder with ceiling plate in brass and metal-covered cable. Standard with 2m of cable. For
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Black Paint Finish and Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Lamp holder with ceiling plate in brass and metal-covered cable. Standard with 2m of cable. For
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Lamp holder with ceiling plate in brass and metal-covered cable. Standard with 2m of cable. For
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Angelo Lelli Attributed Large Brass Opal Glass Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 29" pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling lamp In Lacquered Metal, Model Verona By Sven Middelboe From 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Lejre, DK
Oval ceiling lamp designed by the renowned Sven Middelboe and produced by Thorn, carries elegance
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Royal Bonn - Franz Anton Mehlem, Hand Painted & Gilded Vase / Lamp, circa 1900
By Franz Anton Mehlem, Royal Bonn
Located in Chatham, ON
pink and soft purple floral blossoms with thorns to the front and back (likely Flowering Quince) - all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Metal Airport Runway Clear Glass Scone Floor Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Airport Runway light by Thorn Cast aluminium striped clear glass. E14 E14 bulb holder
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Scandinavian Modernist Chandelier by Klaus Michalik, 1990
By Klaus Michalik
Located in Oslo, NO
. Model 'Bau3'. Designed by Klaus Michalik and made in Finland by Thorn/Orno. The lamp is fully working
Category

1990s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
). This Danish ceiling light was designed by Sven Middelboe in 1968 and manufactured by Thorn Lighting
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
manufactured by Thorn Lighting, Denmark in the late 1990s. The design is inspired by the Arena di Verona, hence
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Italian Barovier Murano Glass Tear-Drop Pendant by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
thorn cup. The ceiling lamp is featuring a six light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
piece. This Danish ceiling light was designed by Sven Middelboe in 1968 and manufactured by Thorn
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Bronze 'Espina Bloom' Table Lamps, Edition of 50, Thierry Jeannot, 2015
By Thierry Jeannot
Located in Mexico City, DF
Complimenting the 'Espina Bloom' floor lamp being offered is this pair of table lamps, created by
Category

2010s Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Very rare modernist wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany. Period 1950-1960. Opaline glass
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plywood

Very Long Wall Lamp, Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
, glasses are fixed with brass branch, four solid brass clamps to fix the lamp on the wall, brass thorns
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Knud Basse Thorn Table Lamp, circa 1960, Denmark
By Knud Basse
Located in Brussels, BE
Knud Basse Thorn table lamp for Michael Andersen & Son, circa 1960, Denmark. Brown glazed ceramic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

'Rose Thorn' Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Son
By Michael Andersen & Son, Knud Basse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Rose Thorn' Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Son. Designed and manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen

Knud Basse "Rose Thorn" Table Lamps Produced by Michael Andersen Denmark, 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic and rare pair of mid century ceramic table / bed lamps by Knud Basse and Produced by Michael
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Rose Thorn Ceramic Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Ma & Son
By Knud Basse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Rose Thorn table lamp was designed by Knud Basse. It was manufactured in Denmark by Michael
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Green Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A deep green glazed ceramic table lamp stylised as a free form branch with thorns. Stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios "Dogwood" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Dogwood" glass and bronze table lamp. The shade is comprised of white
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Dogwood" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios "Dogwood" Table Lamp
H 29.5 in Dm 22.5 in L 29.5 in
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Orange Ground Vases Lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Japanese 19th century porcelain vases lamps of baluster form, decorated with birds seated
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt Metal Candlestick Lamps with Enameled Foil-Lined Shades
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant pair of gilt metal thorn and faux bois detailed candlestick lamps with matte black
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Organic Modern Plaster Faux Cactus Floor Lamp by Alsy
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun organic modern faux cactus floor lamp made of plaster by Alsy. It is in fabulous vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful vintage 'Dornstab' floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the late 1950's. Made of solid beech
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Dornenstab" Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass by J.T Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Renens, CH
Elegant floor lamp in teak and massive brass called "Dornenstab" (thorn stick) edited by Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Lamp by Danish Ceramist Knud Basse for Lyfa, Early 1960s
By Lyfa, Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Haderslev, DK
island Bornholm and the name of the lamp is "rosentorn" or in English - rose thorn. He also made a range
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Midcentury Brass and Walnut Dornstab Floor Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful Austrian midcentury Dornstab - thorn stick - floor lamp, was designed in 1947 and
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Kaiser Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970's
By Kaiser Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hollywood Regency table lamps by Kaiser with ice glass base. The lamps are from the years around
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue Spiky & Brown ‘Luciferase, ’ a Light Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
Bue Spiky & Brown ‘Luciferase’ is a 55 cm high, handmade sculptural table lamp and light producing
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

‘Yellow Green and Brown Luciferase, ’ Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
‘Yellow green and brown luciferase’ is a handmade sculptural floor lamp and a light-producing
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

‘Very Tall White Luciferase’, a Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
‘Very Tall White Luciferase’ is a hand-made sculptural floor lamp, and a light-producing creature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Luciferase' with Three Lighting Heads by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments, sometimes even sharpened dentition
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Green 'Luciferase’, Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
translucent textures bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments, sometimes even
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Orange and Grey 'Luciferase' by Nacho Carbonell - In Stock
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
translucent textures bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments, sometimes even
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Emerald and Green ‘Luciferase', Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
diaphanous and translucent textures bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments
Category

2010s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Green & Sand 'Luciferase', a Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
translucent textures bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments, sometimes even
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blue & Beige 'Luciferase', a Light-Producing Creature by Nacho Carbonell
By Nacho Carbonell
Located in Paris, FR
translucent textures bring to the fore thorns, rocaille, tongues, straps and filaments, sometimes even
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Metal

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Thorn Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thorn lamp you’re looking for. Each thorn lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and brass. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage thorn lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thorn lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right thorn lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one thorn lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knud Basse, J.T. Kalmar and Andrea Claire Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Thorn Lamp?

A thorn lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,054, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $7,921.

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