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eBay watch: 1950s Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp

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Want something a little different for your sideboard or desk? This Louis Kalff for Philips desk lamp might fit the bill.

Dating back to the 1950s, it's a design reminiscent of that optimistic era, but with a touch of modernism thrown in for good measure. The lampshade is made of sheet metal lacquered black, while the stem is essentially a brass rod. The base is made of cast iron with a sheet metal cover lacquered black and with the original switch still in place.

Coming up to 60 years old, so not in perfect condition – age-related scratches and marks are on the black lacquer work. But at just £10.50 right now, it doesn't look like a huge issue.

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eBay watch: 1970s Double Dijkstra Arc lamp

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At first glance, you might be thinking Guzzini, but this is actually a Double Dijkstra Arc lamp.

This eye-catching 1970s design consists of two chromed metal arcs and two plastic shades, the plastic being double layered with a white interior contrasting with the brown outer shade. There's also an on/off switch and the option to move both shades individually from each other.

Fancy it? The condition is described as 'very good' and the price right now is £28.21.

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Deco-style Zeta lamp by Pied a Terre

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Zeta lamp
We've featured quite a few space age lighting designs this week. For lighting that looks to another era and another style, take a look at this Zeta lamp by Pied a Terre. 

It's a unusual table lamp that apparently draws inspiration from the Art Deco era and it's certainly a glamorous object, full of angles and reflective surfaces that are typical of that style. However, I can't help feeling that their take on Deco has been filtered through '70s design too. The mixture of chrome and smoked acrylic rods used in the lamp reminds me of another glamorous style – seventies disco.

Whatever your take on the lamp, it costs £120.

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eBay watch: 1960s Danish hanging light

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A nice midcentury design for a reasonable amount of money (at least, at the moment) – this 1960s Danish hanging light.

Not one lamp, but three lamps, all made of brushed aluminium, with an orange-coloured inner, able to be positioned at varying levels. Decent condition, with no big scratches, dents or misshaping apparently.

Price? Right now it's just £2 for the lot.

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eBay watch: 1970s Colani UFO ceiling light in orange

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We did feature one of these back in 2010, but we've not seen a Colani UFO ceiling light in orange before.

it certainly looks impressive in that colour, along with the contrasting clear panels. Not bad condition either for something well over 30 years old. This 1970s space age classic in what's described as 'used but very good' condition – some minor wear, but nothing you would notice without a close inspection.

Check out loads of images on the listing and if you like it, the current price is £24.

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eBay watch: 1960s Guzzini Clan table lamp

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Clan

I don't like to feature similar items in our eBay spot day-to-day, but I feel compelled to feature this stunning 1960s Guzzini Clan table lamp, despite featuring a Guzzini lamp just last week.

It's just an amazing space age design, as well as quite a rare one. According to the seller, the lamp, part of a series produced by the company from 1968 to 1977 and was designed by the in-house Studio 6G team. Its shape screams the era – sat on a plastic plinth, it can move around to angle the light wherever you want it.

But just as importantly, it seems to be in great condition, with 'just minor traces of use' and with the Guzzini sticky label still attached. A few bids on it already, but at £67.06, it's still a bargain.

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