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Pretzel Lamp

Dorothy Thorpe “Pretzel” Lucite Table Lamp
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dorothy Thorpe “Pretzel” Lucite Table Lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Lucite

1980 Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candle Holder
By Elaine Bscheider
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1970s lucite candle holder with golden brass support in the shape of a pretzel designed by elaine
Category

Vintage 1980s European Hollywood Regency Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980 Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candle Holder
1980 Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candle Holder
H 7.48 in W 7.87 in D 5.51 in
Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Side Table w/ 2-Tier Mahogany Tops, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 3/4 pretzel rattan side lamp table with three-tier Mahogany tops. This unique design can
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

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Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Pretzel Lamps, Pair
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Pretzel lamps. Wonderful sculptural Lucite lamp from the mid-20th century
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

lucite "pretzel" or "twist" lamps by Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Canaan, CT
a great pair of table lamps by Dorothy Thorpe. they are in very good condition. a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Herb Ritts Lucite "Pretzel" Astrolite Los Angeles Table Lamp
By Herb Ritts, Dorothy Thorpe, Astrolite
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic Herb Ritts designed knot acrylic Lucite "Pretzel" table lamp for his company Astrolite, Los
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Astrolite Lucite Lamps, Herb Ritts Sr., Clear Acrylic Pretzel Lighting
By Astrolite
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of clear acrylic table lamps by Astrolite Products of Los Angeles, California. Astrolite was a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Lucite Pretzel Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amazing lucite lamps with lucite finial. The pretzel shaped lamp has a striking artful
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Lucite Pretzel Lamps
Pair of Lucite Pretzel Lamps
H 18 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Dorothy Thorpe Lucite 'Pretzel' Lamp
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Astoria, NY
A modern style, circa 1970s table lamp by designer Dorothy Thorpe, single socket on sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Pair of Astrolite Herb Ritts Astrolite Lucite Lamps
By Herb Ritts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and Astrolite, Los Angeles and referred to as the 'pretzel' lamp. In good vintage condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pretzel Lucite Table Lamps by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Westport, CT
Sensational "Pretzel" table lamps designed by Dorothy Thorpe. Brass retains a beautiful patina
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Lucite Pretzel Table Lamps Herb Ritts Astrolite, 1960
By Herb Ritts
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair lucite pretzel table lamps Herb Ritts Astrolite, 1960. Original.
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Astrolite Lucite Pretzel Table Lamp, 1970s, Thorpe
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous table lamp, made of sculptural Lucite in a pretzel shape, with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Candle Holder in Lucite, 1970
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Pretzel candle holder designated and Produced in the 1970's. Gold colored
Category

Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Leather Pretzel Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Cognac leather "pretzel" lamp by Jacques Adent. France, circa 1940. Adjustable coil with black
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Leather Pretzel Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Leather Pretzel Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Dorothy Thorpe "Pretzel" lucite lamps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of Lucite lamps in plexiglass in the form of a knot. Comes with brand new lampshades in white.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Lucite Table Lamps Astrolite Products Ritts Co, LA Label
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid 1960s pair of Dorothy Thorpe pretzel Lucite table lamps with ASTROLITE PRODUCTS RITTS CO Of Los
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

1970s Dorothy Thorpe Lucite "Pretzel" Table Lamp
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s organic form Lucite and chrome Dorothy Thorpe designed "Pretzel" lamp. Includes
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20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Pretzel Table Lamp Designed by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1970s lucite “Pretzel” table lamp designed by Herb Ritts for Astrolite of Los Angeles
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

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Restored Stick Leg Rattan Side Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops
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Restored Rattan Side Lamp Table with Three-Tier Mahogany Tops
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Pretzel Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pretzel lamp available at 1stDibs. Each pretzel lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lucite, plastic and metal. There are many kinds of the pretzel lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pretzel lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Dorothy Thorpe, Herb Ritts and Astrolite each produced at least one beautiful pretzel lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pretzel Lamp?

A pretzel lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $970, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $2,400.

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