What is the best desk lamp?

The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the desk lamp?

No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp , as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design. How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend : In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons , to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus -influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best , who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau . German modernist Karl Trabert ’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is a good desk lamp?

A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.

What is the best LED desk lamp?

There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.

Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?

British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.

What are green desk lamps called?

The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between a table lamp and a desk lamp?

Table lamps are typically used for ambient or bedside light with a shade that diffuses light broadly, while desk lamps are more directional and task-focused.

Guzzini Desk Lamp

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Table lamp by Harvey Guzzini custom in fiber glass by the artist YOM

$854

Table lamp by Harvey Guzzini custom in fiber glass by the artist YOM

Located in NICE, FR

Harvey GUZZINI Desk Lamp This charming table lamp can be placed on a side table in a corner of the living room.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Italian Guzzini White Dome Desk Lamp

$1,331

Mid-Century Italian Guzzini White Dome Desk Lamp

By Guzzini

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-Century Italian table lamp by Guzzini. With a large white hemispherical dome shade, the head adjustable via a black knurled knob set within an angled aperture, raised on twin ch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Guzzini, Adjustable Desk Lamp, White and Black Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

$427

Guzzini, Adjustable Desk Lamp, White and Black Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

This adjustable desk lamp is from the 1970s Made of plastic and lacquered metal. It has a heavy base to give stability in black enameled metal. Measures: Maximum width 90 cm. Heigh...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Libellula Model Desk Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s

$713Sale Price|30% Off

Midcentury Modern Libellula Model Desk Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s

By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Midcentury Modern Libellula Model Desk Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s Rare vintage table lamp designed and produced by Guzzini ltd and designed in the 1970s by Harvey Guzzini.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s

$1,656

Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare black and white Italian desk lamp by Harvey Guzzini with painted metal, fully adjustable, and in a typically Mid-Century Modern look.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Italian Space Age Studio Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini - 1970

$1,527

Extremely Rare Italian Space Age Studio Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini - 1970

By Guzzini

Located in Palermo, IT

An exceptional and highly rare Italian Space Age studio desk lamp attributed to the progressive mid-century production of Harvey Guzzini, dating back to the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Guzzini Clamp Desk Lamp, Attributed to Bruno Gecchelin

$2,400

Guzzini Clamp Desk Lamp, Attributed to Bruno Gecchelin

By Bruno Gecchelin, Guzzini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A rare Guzzini clamp lamp, attributed to Bruno Gecchelin, produced in Italy during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Model 4030 Space Age Table - Desk Lamp, Italy 1970

$1,713

Harvey Guzzini Model 4030 Space Age Table - Desk Lamp, Italy 1970

By Guzzini, iGuzzini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Harvey Guzzini Model 4030 Space Age Table - Desk Lamp, Italy 1970 Produced by Harvey Guzzini, a company renowned for high-quality Italian design, this lamp is an example of craftsma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arc Table Lamp by Guzzini

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arc Table Lamp by Guzzini

By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chic brass, chrome and travertine desk lamp by Guzzini. Chrome arc with brass dome shade anchored by a travertine cube.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Desk Lamp in Yellow Plastic in Style of Harvey Guzzini, Italy

$656

Vintage Space Age Desk Lamp in Yellow Plastic in Style of Harvey Guzzini, Italy

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Zagreb, HR

Beautiful vintage space age lamp featuring a chromed steel base and a vibrant yellow lampshade. Unknown Italian production of the seventies reminiscent of designs by Harvey Guzzini. ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Harvey Guzzini Chrome Coiled Spring Desk Lamp, Italian Design

$648

Mid Century Harvey Guzzini Chrome Coiled Spring Desk Lamp, Italian Design

Located in Nottingham, GB

A coiled helical steel spring forms the cylindrical shade of this Italian table lamp, mounted directly onto a matching polished chrome plinth base. Light filters outwards through the...

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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Guzzini of Italy 1970s Very Large Articulated Desk Lamp

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H 43 in W 30 in L 43 in

Guzzini of Italy 1970s Very Large Articulated Desk Lamp

By Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

Presented here is a 1970s modern design very large articulated desk lamp. The shade and angle of the lamp are adjustable.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Guzzini Double Arc Chrome and Travertine Desk Lamp

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H 23.25 in W 32 in D 6.5 in

1970s Guzzini Double Arc Chrome and Travertine Desk Lamp

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

Original 1970s Italian double arc desk or table lamp by Harvey Guzzini set in a travertine stone base.

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Rare Pair of Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamps, 1970s

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H 10.63 in W 27.56 in L 10.63 in

Rare Pair of Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamps, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare pair of black and white Italian desk lamps by Harvey Guzzini with painted metal, fully adjustable, and in a typically Mid-Century Modern look.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Guzzini Chrome Arc Table Lamp with Travertine Base

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H 25.5 in W 20 in D 5 in

Guzzini Chrome Arc Table Lamp with Travertine Base

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Harvey Guzzini chrome arched table or desk lamp with arm mounted in square travertine stone base.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Guzzini Brass Arc Table Lamp with Travertine Base

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H 25.5 in W 20 in D 5 in

Guzzini Brass Arc Table Lamp with Travertine Base

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid century Harvey Guzzini brass arched table or desk lamp with arm mounted in square travertine stone base.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Harvey Guzzini articulated white table lamp from 70s

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 10.63 in

Harvey Guzzini articulated white table lamp from 70s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Catania, CT

White Italian Harvey Guzzini table desk lamp 1970s. Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Guzzini White and Black Desk Lamp with Movable Base, Mid-Century Modern

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H 46.07 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1970s Guzzini White and Black Desk Lamp with Movable Base, Mid-Century Modern

By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

This beautiful lamp by IGuzzini can be adjusted in many ways thanks to its movable base, which allows it to be hooked anywhere. Perfectly working and good condition consistent with ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Harvey Luce aguzzini green desk lamp made in Italy, 1970s

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H 24.41 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Harvey Luce aguzzini green desk lamp made in Italy, 1970s

By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Lyon, FR

Nice and practical desk lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini for iGuzzini in the 1970s in Italy.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp after Guzzini

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H 16 in W 17 in D 8.5 in

Desk Lamp after Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

Stylish modernist red and black desk lamp, probably American in the Italian style. Working, clean original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 10.63 in

Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare black and white Italian desk lamp by Harvey Guzzini with painted metal, fully adjustable, and in a typically Mid-Century Modern look.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Table Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

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H 15.8 in W 15.8 in D 15.8 in

Midcentury Italian Table Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Italian Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini. Chromeplated heavy metal base. Perfect vintage condtion. Can stand in two differnt positions (see picture no 2) measurements: Height: ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid-Century Italian Table Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

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H 16.54 in Dm 16.15 in

Rare Mid-Century Italian Table Desk Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful curved lamp by Harvey Guzzini from the 1970s. Rare version in brass, wood with white plexiglass shade. 1x E27. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked local...

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Antique 1770s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Conchiglia Desk Lamps by Massoni and Buttura for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s

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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Conchiglia Desk Lamps by Massoni and Buttura for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s

By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini, Luciano Buttura

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Luigi Massoni and Luciano Buttura designed these Conchiglia desk lamps for Harvey Guzzini in 1968. Harvey Guzzini produced the lamp from 1968 until 1980.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Smoked Glass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, 1970s - Era Guzzini Reggiani

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H 8.86 in Dm 9.85 in

Smoked Glass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, 1970s - Era Guzzini Reggiani

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Smoked glass table lamp - desk lamp - 1970s. In the style of Guzzini or Reggiani Beautifully executed.

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Smoked Glass

Rodolfo Bonetto "ALA" Table or Desk Lamp for iGuzzini

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H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 7 in

Rodolfo Bonetto "ALA" Table or Desk Lamp for iGuzzini

By Rodolfo Bonetto, Guzzini

Located in Miami, FL

An adjustable black lacquered, aluminum allow table or desk lamp by Rodolfo Bonetto for iGuzzini.

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Vintage 1980s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sintesi Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide

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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in

Sintesi Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide

By Staff Leuchten, Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi, Flos, Harvey Guzzini

Located in München, DE

Fabulous Italian desk lamp by Ernesto Gismondi from the 1970s. Industrial design and high quality workmanship. An absolute highlight for every design lover. Design: Ernesto Gismondi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Arc at Floor Lamp by Guzzini

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H 75.6 in W 63 in D 3.94 in

Arc at Floor Lamp by Guzzini

By Guzzini

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

The brothers employed the architect-designer Luigi Massoni - who was introduced to them by the large plastic importer Maurizio Adreani - as responsible for design, branding, public r...

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Vintage 1970s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Arc Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s

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H 75.6 in Dm 15.75 in

Arc Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Some of the famous Harvey Guzzini models include the Mushroom desk lamp by Massoni and Luciano Buttura (1965), as well as the Arc floor lamp (1968), Faro desk lamp (1970), and Toledo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Glass

Post Modern Eyeball Desk Lamp in White in the Style of Harvey Guzzini

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H 6.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Post Modern Eyeball Desk Lamp in White in the Style of Harvey Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in TORONTO, CA

Mid-Century Modern vintage table, and floor lamp in the style of Harvey Guzzini. Two available, sold individually.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Brumbry 4009 Table or Desk Lamp, Italy, 1969

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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Brumbry 4009 Table or Desk Lamp, Italy, 1969

By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Table or desk light "Brumbry" by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Guzzini or Venini Style "Mushroom" Glass Table or Desk Light, Sweden 1967

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H 7.88 in Dm 10.24 in

Small Guzzini or Venini Style "Mushroom" Glass Table or Desk Light, Sweden 1967

By Venini, Guzzini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Attractive little table or desk light from Swedish origin. It has a lot of resemblances with the lamps of Guzzini, Vistosi and Venini Murano.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

1970s iGuzzini Meblo Desk Lamp

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H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

1970s iGuzzini Meblo Desk Lamp

By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini

Located in London, England

1970s iGuzzini Meblo desk lamp including the original label. Stainless steel stand and plexiglass shade.

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Harvey Guzzini Desk Lamp

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H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Rare Harvey Guzzini Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-20th century design desk lamp, with black metal canopy shade by Harvey Guzzini.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

1980s iGuzzini Clip Desk Lamp

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H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 8.67 in

1980s iGuzzini Clip Desk Lamp

By iGuzzini, Guzzini

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

1980s iGuzzini clip desk lamp. Good and working condition, consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Italy, 1970s

$331

H 15.8 in Dm 14.56 in

Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Italy, 1970s

By Veneta Lumi

Located in Verviers, BE

Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Veneta Lumi in the 1970s. The lamp is fully original and in good condition which has been left unrestored...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Haevey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s

$930

H 21.66 in Dm 17.72 in

Haevey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harvey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Single Table Lamp attr. to Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

$2,284 / set

H 14.57 in Dm 14.57 in

Single Table Lamp attr. to Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The lamp features a cylindrical base in metal, typically finished in brushed steel or chromed brass, supporting a domed glass diffuser that emits a soft, ambient light. The combinati...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in White and Black with Base for Stilnovo

$908 / item

H 13.8 in W 11.4 in D 18.9 in

Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in White and Black with Base for Stilnovo

By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Joe Colombo 'Topo' table lamp in white and black with base for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Design Midcentury Table Lamp by Pavel Grus, 1970s

$398

H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in

Design Midcentury Table Lamp by Pavel Grus, 1970s

By Pavel Grus

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia - 1970s - Design: Pavel Grus - Publicated in literature - Original condition with patina.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960

$1,900

H 23 in W 25 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960

By Riccardo Blumer, Artemide

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian table lamp made of hand crafted brushed aluminum, designed by Riccardo Blumer and produced by Artemide, featuring a one light socket in goo...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Very rare desk lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s

$1,310

H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in

Very rare desk lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s

By Philips, Louis Kalff

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Ultra rare table lamp on a tripod base designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. Being in Belgium we've seen almost all models but never came across this one. The fixation of the shade...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Desk Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Ecolight Milano

$2,250

H 16 in W 25 in D 14 in

Italian Desk Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Ecolight Milano

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table lamp by Ecolight Milano this company is founded at 1960 s Table lamp is Design by Gaetano Sciolari Pivoting shade, extending neck multi position. Professional lamp ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Metal, Italy, 1970s

$369

H 21.65 in Dm 6.29 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Metal, Italy, 1970s

By Veneta Lumi

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous white space age table lamp by Veneta Lumi. Made in Italy. The lamp works perfectly, some signs of aging on it but however in very good condition. Dimensions: 6,29" x ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

An Iconic RADICAL MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by BBPR, ed. ARTEMIDE, Italy 1970

$4,340

H 16.93 in Dm 14.97 in

An Iconic RADICAL MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by BBPR, ed. ARTEMIDE, Italy 1970

By Studio BBPR

Located in PARIS, FR

An iconic table lamp, Minimalist, Modernist, Space-Age, structure in chrome-plated metal, thick glass with geometric reliefs, encircled with an aerial lampshade Saturn-ring-like, by ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Table Lamp attr. to Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1960s

$1,485

H 19.69 in Dm 14.18 in

Mid Century Modern Table Lamp attr. to Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1960s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century or Space Age table lamp, attributed to Harvey Guzzini. The lamp features a large white shade done in acrylic with the chrome plat...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Albanella Table lamp by Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli for Harvey Guzzini, 1970

$6,682

H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in

Albanella Table lamp by Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli for Harvey Guzzini, 1970

By Sandro Brazzoli, Harvey Guzzini, Ermanno Lampa

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Albanella or model 4021 table lamp designed by Ermanno Lampa and Sergio Brazzoli for Harvey Guzzini and manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. This fairly large table lamp is made of w...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Early Atollo Table Lamp in White Lacquered Steel by Vico Magistretti

$2,450

H 28 in Dm 19.5 in

Large Early Atollo Table Lamp in White Lacquered Steel by Vico Magistretti

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early production white enameled steel table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti. This example was purchased by the original owner, an architect, in London in the 1980s. It has been wit...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s

$1,999Sale Price|30% Off

H 29 in W 36 in D 12 in

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s

By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Table Lamp Lucerna by Luigi Massoni for Meblo Guzzini, Italy 70s

$1,427

H 14.18 in Dm 24.02 in

Mid Century Table Lamp Lucerna by Luigi Massoni for Meblo Guzzini, Italy 70s

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Lucija, SI

Design: Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1966 Manufacturer: Meblo from Nova Gorica, Slovenia in the former Yugoslavia. This is a model Lucerna It consists of a chrome metal ba...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Monachella table lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1950s

$7,996

H 21.66 in Dm 12.6 in

Monachella table lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1950s

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Mid-century Monachella table lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1950s. This table version retains the essential character of the original design, translating it i...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

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$638

H 20.48 in W 13 in D 27.96 in

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s This 1960s kids' bamboo rocking chair showcases the organic beauty and craftsmanship characteristic of mid-century design....

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IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table

$990 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table

Located in St Petersburg, US

IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Stone

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi

$19,307 / item

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi

By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Casalguidi, IT

The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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"Bold" Travertine Side Table

$1,873 / item

H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

"Bold" Travertine Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...

Category

2010s European Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool

$1,650 / item

H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

$19,500 / set

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Maitland Smith Wedge Coffee Table, Mactan Stone & Glass, 1980s

$691Sale Price|53% Off

H 16.75 in W 37.25 in D 49.5 in

Maitland Smith Wedge Coffee Table, Mactan Stone & Glass, 1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage 1980s, this wedge-shaped tessellated Mactan stone coffee table exudes sculptural grandeur with textured sophistication. The top is triangular glass, clear and generously si...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Game Side Table

$850 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Game Side Table

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair

$3,895 / set

H 27 in W 14.63 in D 11.63 in

French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

$30,000

H 42 in W 32 in D 7.5 in

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

$20,518

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in L 27.56 in

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roma, IT

Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps

$11,562 / set

H 23.63 in Dm 8.67 in

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

4 Piece Gray Velvet Corduroy 'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

$32,500

H 27 in W 144 in D 38 in

4 Piece Gray Velvet Corduroy 'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

4 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa in gray velvet fabric Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970. The modular sofa comes with three 36” wide seats and one 25” smaller seat. All seats c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s

$1,436

H 29.53 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in

Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s

By Malatesta and Mason

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s A rare 1950s Art Deco two seats sofa beautifully made in Italy and attributed to designers Malatesta and Mason, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

$44,400

H 33.47 in W 116.15 in D 51.19 in

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier; Futurist a...

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Cotton

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

$58,850 / set

H 33.47 in W 116.15 in D 51.19 in

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Antwerp, BE

This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Cotton

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Guzzini Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the guzzini desk lamp you’re looking for. A guzzini desk lamp — often made from metal, plastic and plexiglass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the guzzini desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A guzzini desk lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini and iGuzzini each produced at least one beautiful guzzini desk lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Guzzini Desk Lamp?

A guzzini desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,520, while the lowest priced sells for $319 and the highest can go for as much as $3,071.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Guzzini Desk Lamp

What is the best desk lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Who invented the desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.

This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”

The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.

Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is a good desk lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
What is the best LED desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
What are green desk lamps called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between a table lamp and a desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Table lamps are typically used for ambient or bedside light with a shade that diffuses light broadly, while desk lamps are more directional and task-focused.