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Thorn Lamp Summer
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Kolkata, IN
The stem of a rose imagined as a towering lamp with lit up thorns. Fantastical with sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Thorn Lamp Summer
Thorn Lamp Summer
H 94.49 in Dm 10.24 in
Thorn Lamp Autumn
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Kolkata, IN
The stem of a rose imagined as a towering lamp with lit up thorns. Fantastical with sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Thorn Lamp Autumn
Thorn Lamp Autumn
H 94.49 in Dm 10.24 in
Danish Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware "Rose Thorn" Lamp by Knud Basse, 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare turquoise Danish mid century storeware ceramic "Rose Thorn" lamp by Knud Basse produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
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

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

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

Danish Modern Ceramic Thorn Lamp by Knud Baase
By Knud Basse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern ceramic "Thorn" Lamp, by Knud Baase for Michael Andersen and Son, Denmark, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Beautiful Brass Table Lamps by Mathias Thörner
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful table lamps in very good condition. Designed by Mathias Thörner. This lamps
Category

20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Knud Basse Thorn Rose Table Lamp by Michael Andersen & Søn, 1960s
By Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is an original large vintage Thorn Rose ceramic table lamp by the Danish ceramist and designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Dornstab (‘thorn stick’) floor lamp, designed in 1947 by J.T. Kalmar. It is made out of
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria
Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria
H 60.24 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in
J.T. Kalmar Brass and Teak 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
upright is equipped with three brass 'thorns', from which the lamp shade hangs and can be easily be moved
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosewood & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
is equipped with three black brass 'thorns', from which the lamp shade hangs and can be easily be
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Warner Walcott Thorn Lamp
By Walter Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Stoneware Lamps designed by Warner Walcott exclusively for Downtown. Custom Glazes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Warner Walcott Thorn Lamp
By Warner Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warner Walcott Stoneware Lamp exclusively for Downtown. Custom Glazes available. Lamp shown with
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Kalmar Thorn Stick / Dornstab Floor Lamp with Brass Foot, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Floor lamp thorn stick/Dornstab, designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1940. Made
Category

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

Materials

Metal

J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Dornstab" ("thorn stick") adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with
Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Thorn Stick" adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with brown piping
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Floor Lamps

J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
J. T. Kalmar "Dornstab" Floor Lamp
H 58 in W 17.5 in D 28 in
J. T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original dornstab ("thorn stick") adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Floor Lamps

J. T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp
J. T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp
H 60 in W 13 in D 26 in
J. T. Kalmar Adjustable Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Thorn Stick" adjustable teak floor lamp by J. T. Kalmar. Linen shade with brown piping
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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