Barbarella table lamp, Angelo Brotto, Esperia, Italy, 1965
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Barbarella table lamp, Angelo Brotto, Esperia production, Italy, 1965. Made of chrome-plated metal and glass, colored flasks. Condition: good, superficial marks. Original glazing. Pr...
Steel
$3,578Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage 1960s Italian design lamp "Barbarella" A. Brotto Esperia
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Milano, MI
Table lamp model "Barbarella" designed in 1965 by Angelo Brotto for Esperia. The base is made of chrome-plated and white enameled metal, the globe is made of glass with machined surf...
Aluminum
$1,600
H 37.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid Century Post Modern Tótem Form Table Lamp by Adrian Pearsall for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Post Modern, Space Age tótem form table lamp designed by Adrian Pearsall for the Modeline Lamp Company, California circa 1960/70’s.
Plastic, Lucite, Wood
20th Century, Gino Vistosti Pendant Lamp mod. Barbarella
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Turin, Turin
Here we have the colorful pendant lamp mod. Barbarella designed by Gino Vistosi and produced by his company in 1960 circa.
Metal
Quartz Specimen Lamp att. to Willy Daro c 1960/70's
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion specimen lamp we have listed separately at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.
Quartz, Brass
Angelo Brotto Barbarella 1960s Italy Table Lamp
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Lisbon, IT
Table lamp designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy 1965. This lamp has small glass blown balls of different colors inside that illuminate and give a colorful light. Chromed meta...
Blown Glass
Barbarella Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1965
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Barbarella table lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1965.
Metal
Angelo Brotto "Barbarella" Table Lamp, Italy, 1965
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic table lamp Mod. Barbarella Design Angelo Brotto, Production Esperia Italy 1960 - 1969 Base in chromed metal, cap in leaded glass slightly satinized, colored glass.
Metal
Barbarella Table Lamp by Esperia Chromed Metal Glass Italy 1965
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Milano, IT
Barbarella table lamp in chromed metal and glass. Year 1965.
Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian mid-century modern Barbarella table lamp by Angelo Brotto Esperia, 1960s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Barbarella table lamp by Angelo Brotto Esperia, 1960s Table lamp mod.
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Barbarella Lamp Metal and Glass by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1960s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare table sculpture lamp model Barbarella in metal chrome and Murano glass by Angelo Brotto for the manufacture Esperia.
Metal, Chrome
“Barbarella” Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1965
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Barbarella table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Angelo Brotto in 1965 Manufactured by Esperia, Italy The lamp has white tulip base which holds a large transpa...
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Brotto for Esperia "Barbarella" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful table lamp Mod. "Barbarella" designed by Angelo Brotto for the Italian firm Esperia. The lamp has a chrome-plated and enameled metal frame with a clear blown glass globe an...
Metal
Mid Century Gooseneck Desk Lamp c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Please view the matching double arm desk lamp listed separately at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Double Gooseneck Desk Table Lamp circa 1950's
Located in New York, NY
This listing is includes the two light lamp only, the matching single lamp is listed separately at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion single light Sonneman for Kovacs lamp we have listed separately at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Metal
Sold
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion desk lamp we have listed separately at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Metal
Pair Barbarella "Mushroom" table lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of table lamps, chrome structure, blown glass shade "Pulegoso" clear and gray waves designed by Mazzega. Made in Italy
Chrome
Very Rare "Barbarella" Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Italy, 1965
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Very rare "Barbarella" table lamp by Angelo Brotto, Italy, 1965 for Esperia.
Metal
Angelo Brotto Still Life "Barbarella" Table Lamp for Esperia, Italy, 1965
Located in Padova, IT
Outstanding and poetic "Barbarella" table lamp designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia in 1965.
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$5,752
H 78 in W 54.75 in D 0.2 in
CAMPARI SODA 1968 Italian Beverage Alcohol Advertising Poster, FRANZ MARANGOLO
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the wonderful pop art design by Franz Marangolo that features on this supersized vintage Italian advertising poster Campari Soda. Founded in Milan in 1860 by Gaspare Campar...
Linen, Paper
$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Judy Bed is a luxurious tribute to the timeless elegance of Judy Garland. This exquisite piece embodies classic Hollywood glamour and is designed to elevate any bedroom with its ...
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
$2,200
H 58.25 in W 8.5 in D 9.25 in
Tinted Lucite and Wood Tótem Form Floor Lamp by Pearsall for Modeline c. 1970’s
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern tótem form floor lamp, designed by Adrian Pearsall, for the Modeline Lamp Company, circa 1960/70’s. The lamp features a wood base, tinted translu...
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs. Fully reupholstered in Maharam's premium "Meld" wool ...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,530 / item
H 60 in W 69.5 in D 90 in
"Celine" Bed in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux (Queen)
Located in New York, NY
Rooted in the sculptural language of our best-selling Celine Bench, the Celine Bed extends its iconic scalloped silhouette into a full-frame composition of form and repose. The rhyth...
Fabric
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