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Kovacs Task Lamp

« Feather » Task Lamp by Sonneman for Kovacs, 1989
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in View Park, CA
A “Feather” task lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1989. Equipped with a double switch for
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Koch & Lowy Articulating Task Lamp
By Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage brass Kovacs articulating task lamp. Manner of Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Clamp on Orbiter Lamp Att. to Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Rare clamp on orbiter desk, task lamp in the postmodern school, attributed to George Kovacs. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Feather' Task Lamps by George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman, circa 1980
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of 'Feather' task lamps by George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman, circa 1980. Beautiful rare ochre
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Modernist High Quality Solid Brass Table Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing table lamp designed and manufactured by George Kovacs, high quality components, it has
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eyeball Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Denton, TX
A desk or table lamp with black enamel finish task lighting label with Kovacs name.    
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rolf Heide "Tuba" Floor Lamp for Anta, Germany
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Rolf Heide designed floor lamp for Anta, Germany. The Tuba floor lamp has been designed in a chic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Crylicord Desk Table Lamp by Peter Hamburger
By Kovacs, Peter Hamburger
Located in Chicago, IL
Illuminate your workspace with the sleek sophistication of the Crylicord table lamp, a visionary
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Black Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, '80s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp
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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Sheffield, MA
classic modern floor lamp is a result of the long-time relationship between George Kovacs and Robert
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19, I answered an ad in the New York Times to work in a lighting store. That store was George Kovacs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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'Feather' Task Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
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Kovacs Task Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kovacs task lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every kovacs task lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a kovacs task lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A kovacs task lamp, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kovacs task lamp over the years, but those crafted by Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs and Kovacs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kovacs Task Lamp?

The average selling price for a kovacs task lamp at 1stDibs is $1,025, while they’re typically $660 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced.

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