Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Our curators have highlighted 11 objects that are related to Table Lamp.

Mobile Chandelier 9

Mobile Chandelier 9
black patinated brass, mouth blown opaline sphere, pendant rod.
Courtesy of Michael Anastassiades.
47.2015.1

There are 2 images of this object.

Desk Lamp
nickel-plated stainless steel, glass.
Courtesy of Thom Browne.
74.2015.5

Coat Stand
nickel-plated stainless steel.
Courtesy of Thom Browne.
74.2015.3

$This table lamp has an unconventional shape. As opposed to a lamp, it has a metal rectangular base, glass triangle top, and is reminiscent of a house. Its base is made of a light gray nickel and from the picture, the glass triangle gives off a yellow hue with geometric reflections in the middle. The base has a metal bar that extends along the roof's central edge and divides the triangle roof symmetrically. A soft yellow glow from the base is refracted in the glass' light.$

Table Lamp, c. 1927
glass and nickel-plated metal.
Private Midwest collection.
32.2016.1

This object was made by La Maison Desny.

Low, square table. The wooden top in light brown has a black outer rim and is decorated in the center with an enameled, stylized still life motif in white and black reminiscent of abstracted flowers and leaves in a vase. The base consists of two double straps of shiny aluminum, attached underneath the center of each side of the table top and bent to form a cross on the floor. Both the table top and table base have rounded corners.

Table (USA)
enameled metal, aluminum, wood.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and General....
1993-111-4

This object was made by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Z Clock
bent chrome-plated tubular brass, enameled brass, plate glass.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-76

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

3920 Vanity
east indian laurel, sequoia burl, oak, acrylic, brass, patinated steel,....
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2016-5-19-a/d

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A silver-colored lamp composed of a horizontal cylindrical metal bulb cover attached in an L shape onto a rod, secured onto a low, circular base. A chromed metal ball counterweighs the lamp at the back of, and on top of the rod. The electrical cord extrudes from the rear of the thin rod, which is held onto the lamp cylinder and base through short, vertical rectangular tabs. The object is simply designed with geometric forms and minimal decorative elements, though its polished surface provides a reflective shine.

Model 404 Piano Lamp
metal, chrome-plated metal, bakelite.
Museum purchase from the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and....
1994-71-21

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Silver-plated cocktail shaker in a streamlined, Art Deco style and resembling a modern tea service. The narrow, cylindrical vessel is slightly tapered at the bottom and accented with two parallel, horizontal lines. The circular lid is stepped like the gradation of a skyscraper and topped with an orb. A nearly vertical spout is capped with a flattened knob. The rounded, rectangular handle on the opposite side features a dark brown, rosewood inlay and is connected to the cylinder with a sleek, flat attachment. The elegant piece references a take on machine aesthetics and is set on a complimentary round tray.

Silver Style no. 8E4 Cocktail Shaker
electroplated nickel silver, rosewood.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-30-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Silverplated tray in a streamlined, Art Deco style composed of a simple circle with a raised lip. The two opposing handles are flat, curved rectangles with rosewood accents. The elegant piece references a take on machine aesthetics and is presented with a complimentary cocktail shaker, resembling a modern tea service.

Silver Style no. 16E4 Tray, ca. 1928
electroplated nickel silver, rosewood.
Gift of George R. Kravis II.
2018-22-31

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Here we have four technical drawings on one sheet of paper: a perspective drawing in the top right corner and three elevation views on the left side, bottom left corner, and bottom middle. The piece in question is a cleverly designed two-tiered end table. Its supporting frame is made of tubular metal and is two different height of capital 'L' shapes. These L shapes are as if the long ends of the letter are laid horizontally, while the shorter end are the 'legs.' The L shapes overlap each other with two different side heights creating the two tiers, with the bottom tier poking out slightly from underneath the top. The overall table shape is most prominent in the top right drawing, a perspective drawing, the picture drawn from above at an angle. The elevation drawings show only the sides: the elevation on the left side of the page is the top view and looks like two squares with parallel lines on the top and bottom borders. Beneath and to the right are lines with arrows and numbers indicating height. The bottom left drawing elevation is the right side view of the table and displays the two overlapping 'L' shaped frames prominently with thin parallel lines. To the right, a line with arrows reads 18', indicating the height. On the other side of the height indication is the front elevation view of the table, and it has two curving 'U' shapes, indicating the metal frame touching the floor and a slight line for the table top. Surrounding all of the drawings is a square pencil border mimicking the paper size. Underneath is a long rectangle border with numbers, lines and words reading: [Scale 1 = 1'0, Revised 11/19/34] on the right side, [Metallon] on the left, and [6265, 18x30] written in a small circle on the lower right corner. There is a small red P above the long rectangle as well.

Drawing, Design for Metallon End Table
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Donald Deskey.
1988-101-1253

This object was made by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.