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Tall Habitat Int. Polished Aluminum "Skyscraper" Tower Table Lamp, 1960s
By Habitat International
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Architectural Aluminium Tower Table Lamp, 1960's, attributed to Habitat International. Featuring an
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Paul Mayen for Habitat Lucite Floor Lamp
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Mayen for Habitat Lucite Floor or Table Lamp. Nice size that works well on the floor or on
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Paul Mayen Habitat Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mayen Habitat Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic. Tall architectural table lamp with brass square
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

Paul Mayén Tangola Table Lamp For Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in London, GB
A striking Tangola table lamp designed by Paul Mayén for Habitat, produced circa 1970s–80s. This
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Paul Mayén Tangola Table Lamp For Habitat
Paul Mayén Tangola Table Lamp For Habitat
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
Paul Mayén Tangola Floor Lamp For Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in London, GB
A striking Tangola floor lamp designed by Paul Mayén for Habitat, produced circa 1970s–80s. This
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Paul Mayén Tangola Floor Lamp For Habitat
Paul Mayén Tangola Floor Lamp For Habitat
H 40.95 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Paul Mayen Sputnik Table Lamp by Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Highland, IN
space race, this table lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat features a glass globe suspended by a tripod base
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Steel

Paul Mayen for Habitat Aluminium Cylinder Lamps
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of modern, angled, aluminum cylinder lamps by Paul Mayen for
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum, Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Travertine Lollipop Table Lamp
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, modernist, lollipop table lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat features a thick polypropylene
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Composition, Travertine, Brass

Modernist Dome Top Table Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mod design table lamp designed by Paul Mayer for Habitat. The lamp features a black dome
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Steel, Chrome

Large Plexiglass Mushroom Table Lamp by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970
By Habitat International, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Surbiton, GB
Large Space Age table lamp produced by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970. Formed from a large
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Mid Century Paul Mayen Habitat Style Black Wire & Woven Rattan Lamp, 1960s
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen for Habitat Style Rattan and Wire Table Lamp. Featuring a cylindrical
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Wire

Lucite Box Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Mayen Style square with rounded corners Lucite Table Lamp. Round hole to top adds interest
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Table lamps with chromed tubular and methacrylate by Paul Mayen for Habitat, 70s
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps with chromed tubular and methacrylate by Paul Mayen for Habitat, 1960s Each
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Brushed Aluminum and Cased Glass "Cruciform" Table Lamp
By Habitat International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Mid-Century table lamp composed of a cylindrical, brushed-aluminum base supporting a cased
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Signed Paul Mayen for Habitat Column Floor Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Mayen for Habitat Column Floor Lamp
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum Cylinder Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul Mayen for Habitat Inc NYC, polished sleek aluminum cylinder desk lamp. Lamp sits at an angle
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Rare Brass Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large brass lamp, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat. This example is in very good
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

1960s Paul Mayen Glass Table Lamp with Brass Shade
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
1960s Paul Mayen for Habitat Glass Table Lamp with Brass Shade featuring a cylindrical glass base
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

1950s Globe Lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s globe table lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat International. Very simple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Pair of Lamps, Lacquered, Habitat Edition, France, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of lamps, Lacquered metal and bronze gilded, Habitat edition, circa 1970, France. Measures
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Bronze, Metal

Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum T-Shaped Desk Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Mayen aluminum tubular desk lamp for his Habitat design company (not to be confused with the
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Paul Mayen for Habitat Pop Polished Metal and Lucite Floor Lamps
By Paul Mayen
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of floor lamps by Paul Mayen for Habitat. Polished aluminum cylindrical bodies with a white
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1970s American Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Midcentury Paul Mayen for Habitat Chrome Floor Lamp with Globe Shade
By Paul Mayen
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury Paul Mayen for habitat chrome floor lamp with globe shade.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Vintage Paul Mayen Habitat Chrome Lucite Cylinder Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Mayen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Uncommon lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat, circa 1970s. Minimalist three-legged chrome frame base
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Chromed Brass & Acrylic Table Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat, 1955
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A chrome-plated brass and acrylic table lamp.
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1950s American Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Glass

1970's Polished Aluminum Tubular Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Hanover, MA
Standing at over 6 feet and very substantial polished aluminum tube light floor lamp by Paul Mayen
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Large French Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
habitat. Attention-grabbing palm tree lamps such as the one in Mayfair Gallery’s collection were sold by
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

Signed Paul Mayen Pendant Lamp Lighting
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in South Charleston, WV
More available. In 1959 Paul Mayen patented Lumacryl a revolutionary acrylic that would make his lighting unique. These signed pieces are 17" long and 7" wide. The stems give them a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Mayen Multi-Reflector Pendant Lamp, Polished Aluminum
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
lamp which the 1973 Habitat Catalogue identifies as Style #30231. Takes five bulbs - 25 watts
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Paul Mayen Hanging Pendant Lamps
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in South Charleston, WV
More available. This is for a set of 6. In 1959 Paul Mayen patented Lumacryl a revolutionary acrylic that would make his lighting unique. These signed pieces are 17" long and 7" wide...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Large Paul Mayen for Habitat Brass and Lucite Table Lamps, 1960s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Dallas, TX
interior spaces. Paul Mayen for Habitat Brass and Lucite Table Lamps
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Paul Mayen Floor Lamps for Habitat International
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of Paul Mayen floor lamps for Habitat featuring the chromed steel bases and plastic shades
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Angled Polished Aluminum Cylinder Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A rare tubular cylinder lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat sits at a rakish angle on your desk. Made of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Habitat Paul Mayen Chrome or Acrylic Cylinder Table Lamp
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at a very modern lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat . It is constructed of
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Mid century Terence Conran Floor lamp adjustable Maclamp for Habitat 1970s
By Habitat International, Sir Terence Conran
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Terence Conran Maclamp Habitat Floor Lamp. Retro 1970s freestanding floor lamp with adjustable
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Paul Mayen For Habitat Ghost Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Ghost Lamp" by Paul Mayen for Habitat c. 1965. Polished chrome and stretch fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Paul Mayen For Habitat Ghost Lamp
Paul Mayen For Habitat Ghost Lamp
H 50 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Modern 70's lucite lamp for Habitat
By Habitat International
Located in Canaan, CT
this lamp has a nice architectural element to it. It's from the 70's. White acrylic shade with the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Paul Mayen forr Habitat International desk lamp, polished Aluminum USA, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Paul Mayen for Habitat NYC Floor Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hudson, NY
Paul Mayen for Habitat NYC. Frosted plexiglass over metal base. Comes with 24 LED 3wt. bulbs, non
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Brittish Paul Mayen Habitat 70, s Floor Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Miami, FL
Great design by Paul Mayen for British Design House Habitat . This cool floor lamp has a sculptural
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Rare Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum Lamps circa 1970
By Paul Mayen
Located in Richmond, VA
prototypes for Habitat Inc. The lamps are in very good condition with only slight oxidation on the inside
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum, Chrome

Paul Mayen Table Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice small scale table lamp designed for Habitat featuring frosted acrylic shade on chrome base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

Paul Mayen Table Lamp
Paul Mayen Table Lamp
H 26 in Dm 8 in
Vintage Midcentury Maclamp by Terence Conran Desk Lamp in Yellow
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Habitat in the 1950s, this lamp is an icon of the 1950s-1960s period. In good vintage condition. Some
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Midcentury Maclamp by Terence Conran Desk Lamp in White
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Conran for Habitat in the 1950s, this lamp is an icon of the 1950-1960s period. In good vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Midcentury Maclamp by Terence Conran Desk Lamp in Copper
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
by Terence Conran for Habitat in the 1950s, this lamp is an icon of the 1950s-1960s period. In
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Midcentury Maclamp by Terence Conran Desk Lamp in Pastel Green
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Habitat in the 1950s, this lamp is an icon of the 1950s-1960s period. In very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal

Paul Mayen for Habitat Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Column of molded white glass with ridge that supports a rolled aluminum shade.
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1960s American Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

Paul Mayen for Habitat Lamp
Paul Mayen for Habitat Lamp
H 21.5 in Dm 17.25 in
Vintage Terrazzo Table Lamp by Habitat (circa 1990s)
By Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Vintage terrazzo flat stone table lamp by Habitat (circa 1990s). Very weighty, visually alluring
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1990s French Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Terrazzo

Chromed table lamp for Habitat, UK 1990s
By Habitat International
Located in London, GB
, metal has a lovely, tarnished finish. Marked with original Habitat label on the base of the lamp
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1990s British Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Chromed table lamp for Habitat, UK 1990s
By Habitat International
Located in London, GB
, metal has a lovely, tarnished finish. Marked with original Habitat label on the base of the lamp
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1990s British Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Cylinder Floor Lamp 1970s
By Habitat International
Located in Miami, FL
A monolithic cylinder floor lamps by Paul Mayen for Habitat International. The body is polished
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1970s American Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum

pair of 1960's "Habitat" Chrome Floor Lamps
By Habitat International
Located in Bainbridge, NY
2 classic Pop Chrome Plate Habitat International Floor Lamps on heavy 2"H Square base (53"H to top
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

Chrome Base Floor Lamp with Lucite Cylinder Shade by Habitat 'Six Light Sockets'
By Habitat International
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This vintage chrome base floor lamp with Lucite cylinder shade by Habitat, circa 1960s in USA, with
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1960s American Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Mayen for habitat table or desk lamp. In very nice clean condition! Plastic shade is perfect
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Metal, Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
H 22 in W 10 in D 6 in
Midcentury Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Paul Mayen for Habitat produced in the 1970s. Chrome frame and white Lucite drum shade.   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Paul Mayen for Habitat Floor Lamp in Brass
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Mayen for Habitat Lighting Floor Lamp. Brass version not often seen, white lucite shade in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Brass

Tall Chrome Table Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in New York, NY
Chrome lamp with molded white plastic shade, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat.
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1970s English Vintage Habitat Lamp

1960s Paul Mayen Large Domed Table Lamp for Habitat
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in Miami, FL
Created for his famed store Habitat and quite pleasing in form and illumination is this Paul Mayen
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Chrome

Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Paul Mayen for Habitat reading/floor lamp composed of a cylindrical brushed-aluminum shade
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Lamp

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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Vintage Habitat Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage habitat lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage habitat lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and chrome. There are many kinds of the vintage habitat lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage habitat lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage habitat lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Mayen, Habitat and Sir Terence Conran are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Habitat Lamp?

The average selling price for a vintage habitat lamp at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Vintage Habitat Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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