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Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp in its most exclusive white and chrome version. An iconic design
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s
Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s

Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s

H 19.3 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE Boomerang 2000 Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva The FASE Boomerand 2000 table lamp
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain
Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain

Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain

H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
By Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Large desk lamp mod. "Boomerang 2000" , gray/silver enameled steel arm pivoted on round nickel
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s

Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 22.05 in
Fase, Icon of Space Age Boomerang Desk Lamp, 1970's
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Super cool and stylish boomerang turnable desk light made in Spain by Fase in the 1970's in a light
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Late 20th Century Spanish Futurist Table Lamps

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Plastic

Fase, Icon of Space Age Boomerang Desk Lamp, 1970's
Fase, Icon of Space Age Boomerang Desk Lamp, 1970's

Fase, Icon of Space Age Boomerang Desk Lamp, 1970's

H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 7.88 in
1970's Large "Boomerang" Desk Lamp by Fase, Steel, Frosted Glass - Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, Girona
glass diffuser with a nickel plated metal cover. Model: Boomerang 2000 Maker: Fase (Stamp in the base
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Nickel, Steel

1970's Large "Boomerang" Desk Lamp by Fase, Steel, Frosted Glass - Spain
1970's Large "Boomerang" Desk Lamp by Fase, Steel, Frosted Glass - Spain

1970's Large "Boomerang" Desk Lamp by Fase, Steel, Frosted Glass - Spain

H 16.15 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang' by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang' in gray and silver color. Lamp
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang' by Fase Spain 1960s
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang' by Fase Spain 1960s

Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang' by Fase Spain 1960s

H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang 64' in gold and creme color. Lamp
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s

Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 22.45 in
Luis Perez de La Oliva for Fase Table Lamp "Boomerang 2000," Spain 1970s
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Naples, IT
Lampada da scrivania grande mod. "Boomerang 2000" , braccio in acciaio smaltato grigio/argento
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel

Luis Perez de La Oliva for Fase Table Lamp "Boomerang 2000," Spain 1970s
Luis Perez de La Oliva for Fase Table Lamp "Boomerang 2000," Spain 1970s

Luis Perez de La Oliva for Fase Table Lamp "Boomerang 2000," Spain 1970s

H 16.15 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Boomerang Table Lamp, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampada da tavolo Boomerang, versione grigia, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid, anni ’70, stile
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Boomerang Table Lamp, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid
Boomerang Table Lamp, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid

Boomerang Table Lamp, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid

H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid in the 1960s, is
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain
BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain

BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain

H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in

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Midcentury Black and Chrome 'Boomerang' Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Exquisite black and chrome desk manufactured by Fase, Madrid in the 1960s. Formed of a chrome
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Black and Chrome 'Boomerang' Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960
Midcentury Black and Chrome 'Boomerang' Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960

Midcentury Black and Chrome 'Boomerang' Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960

H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Boomerang 64 lamp produced by FASE and designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, 1960s
Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, 1960s

Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 22.45 in D 11.82 in
Fase Boomerang Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Boomerang table lamp by the Spanish company Fase, original from the 1960s, with black anodized
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel

Fase Boomerang Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
Fase Boomerang Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

Fase Boomerang Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in L 15.75 in
Black and Chrome Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black and chrome boomerang table lamp, executed in the 1960s by Fase, Madrid. Have a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Black and Chrome Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, Spain, 1960s
Black and Chrome Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, Spain, 1960s

Black and Chrome Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, Spain, 1960s

H 16 in W 22 in D 12 in
Fase Boomerang 2000 Brown and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Fase Boomerang 2000 Brown and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
Fase Boomerang 2000 Brown and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

Fase Boomerang 2000 Brown and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
1960s Iconic Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase
By Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a turnable table lamp named Boomerang by the famous Spanish factory Fase, grey metal and
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

1960s Iconic Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase
1960s Iconic Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase

1960s Iconic Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase

H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 21.66 in
Fase Large "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
By Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Lampada da scrivania grande mod. "Boomerang 2000" , braccio in acciaio smaltato grigio/argento
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Fase Large "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
Fase Large "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s

Fase Large "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Desk Lamp Model 'Boomerang' by Fase from Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Hellouw, NL
Midcentury desk lamp model 'Boomerang' by Fase from Spain, 1960s. This lamp is has a grey body and
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Desk Lamp Model 'Boomerang' by Fase from Spain, 1960s
Midcentury Desk Lamp Model 'Boomerang' by Fase from Spain, 1960s

Midcentury Desk Lamp Model 'Boomerang' by Fase from Spain, 1960s

H 16.15 in W 13 in D 20.87 in
Boomerang 64 table lamp in copper-coloured metal by Fase 1960.
By Fase
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Spanish desk or living room lamp in Steel. Modernist design, angular very elegant. Heavy object of very beautiful manufacture designed in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Industrial Table Lamps

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Steel

Boomerang 64 table lamp in copper-coloured metal by Fase 1960.
Boomerang 64 table lamp in copper-coloured metal by Fase 1960.

Boomerang 64 table lamp in copper-coloured metal by Fase 1960.

H 15.36 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Iconic Space Age Boomerang Spanish Turnable Table Lamp by Fase, circa 1970
By Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular grey turnable table lamp made by famous Spanish manufacturer Fase. This table lamp has
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Iconic Space Age Boomerang Spanish Turnable Table Lamp by Fase, circa 1970
Iconic Space Age Boomerang Spanish Turnable Table Lamp by Fase, circa 1970

Iconic Space Age Boomerang Spanish Turnable Table Lamp by Fase, circa 1970

H 16.15 in W 21.66 in L 16.15 in
A 1970s Icon of Space Age Era, the Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase
By Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and age. The Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase is an iconic piece from the 1970s, representing the
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

A 1970s Icon of Space Age Era, the Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase
A 1970s Icon of Space Age Era, the Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase

A 1970s Icon of Space Age Era, the Boomerang Spanish Table Lamp by Fase

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Fase Boomerang Desk Lamp by Pedro Martin, 1964
By Fase
Located in Montréal, QC
Fase Boomerang desk lamp by Pedro Martin, 1964. Lacquered aluminium shade, lacquered steel arm and
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Enamel

Fase Boomerang Desk Lamp by Pedro Martin, 1964
Fase Boomerang Desk Lamp by Pedro Martin, 1964

Fase Boomerang Desk Lamp by Pedro Martin, 1964

H 16 in W 12 in D 24 in
Spanish Fase Boomerang 64 Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark grey and clear grey
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Enamel, Metal, Steel

Spanish Fase Boomerang 64 Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s
Spanish Fase Boomerang 64 Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s

Spanish Fase Boomerang 64 Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s

H 16.15 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE
By Fase
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Boomerang model 64 lamp with an iconic design from the Spanish brand FASE. Light gray and dark gray
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE
Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE

Boomerang 64 table lamp by FASE

H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain
By Fase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, futuristic, enameled steel, "Boomerang" desk lamp by Fase, Madrid Spain
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain

Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain

H 15.5 in W 12 in D 22 in
Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
This adjustable black metal desk lamp from the Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase Madrid has been
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain
Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain

Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 23.63 in
Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase, 360° swivel arm
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

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Metal

Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase, 1960s
Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase, 1960s

Boomerang Table Lamp by Fase, 1960s

H 6.19 in W 4.65 in D 8.47 in
Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp in Excellent Condition
By Fase
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wonderful FASE 'Boomerang 2000' lamp in two tone grey with 360 degree movement of the base and head
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp in Excellent Condition
Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp in Excellent Condition

Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp in Excellent Condition

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Midcentury Fase Boomerang 2000 black and grey enamel desk lamp, 1960's Iconic desk lamp designed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s

Midcentury Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s

H 15.74 in Dm 11.81 in
Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp Spanish Flag Special Edition, circa 1960
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This is a Spanish modern design by Fase. The Boomerang 2000 model features a Space Age arc with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp Spanish Flag Special Edition, circa 1960
Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp Spanish Flag Special Edition, circa 1960

Fase Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp Spanish Flag Special Edition, circa 1960

H 16.15 in Dm 11.82 in
Boomerang Desk by Fase
By Fase
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Boomerang desk by the Spanish brand Fase. The lamp is manufactured in grey metal. In a very good
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Boomerang Desk by Fase
Boomerang Desk by Fase

Boomerang Desk by Fase

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
Fase Table Lamp Model Boomerang 64, circa 1960
By Fase
Located in L'Escala, ES
A beautiful ocher and creame boomerang table lamp, executed in the 1960s by Fase, Madrid. Have a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Metal

Fase Table Lamp Model Boomerang 64, circa 1960
Fase Table Lamp Model Boomerang 64, circa 1960

Fase Table Lamp Model Boomerang 64, circa 1960

H 16.15 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Lamp by Fase
By Fase
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful black and chrome "Boomerang" table lamp, executed in the 1960s by Fase, Madrid on a
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Lamp by Fase
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Lamp by Fase

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Lamp by Fase

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 22.05 in
Desk FASE Mid-Century Modern Lamp model Boomerang 2000, Spain, 1960
By Fase
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Mid-Century Modern office lamp by the well-known Madrid firm Fase, model Boomerang, 2000. Produced
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Steel

Desk FASE Mid-Century Modern Lamp model Boomerang 2000, Spain, 1960
Desk FASE Mid-Century Modern Lamp model Boomerang 2000, Spain, 1960

Desk FASE Mid-Century Modern Lamp model Boomerang 2000, Spain, 1960

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 22.84 in
Table Lamps Fase
By Fase
Located in Roma, IT
Il produttore spagnolo di illuminazione Fase è stato fondato a Madrid nel 1964 dal designer
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Table Lamps Fase
Table Lamps Fase

Table Lamps Fase

H 23.23 in Dm 2.76 in
Vintage Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Bilbao, ES
Desk lamp designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in metalic grey and black
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps

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Enamel, Iron

Vintage Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s
Vintage Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s

Vintage Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

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This is a very rare color combination on this Iberian icon with space age lines and articulating Star Trek head with glass reflector and swivel base.
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Fase Boomerang For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fase boomerang for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and chrome, every fase boomerang was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a fase boomerang — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fase boomerang is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Fase Boomerang?

Prices for a fase boomerang can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $618 and can go as high as $2,200, while the average can fetch as much as $865.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons. 

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today. 

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.