Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Powerful torch-cut iron sculptural table lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. on a cube base of enameled cast aluminum.
Monumental Brutalist Iron Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Powerful torch-cut iron sculptural table lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. on a cube base of enameled cast aluminum.
Pair of 1960s Chrome Brutalist Lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s chrome brutalist lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel.
Chrome
Harold Weiss and Richard Barr for Laurel Chrome Sculptural Table Lamp
By Harold Weiss, Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Harold Weiss and Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company, model H-1053 polished chrome on black metal base.
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Large Brutalist Paul Evans Style Cubist Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Brutalist Cubist Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp company in the style of Paul Evans.
Metal
Pair of Brutalist Iron Table Lamps, Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company
By Richard Barr
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Pair of Brutalist Iron Table Lamps, Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company, Iron slabs are cut by a torch cut and welded into the sculptural design.
Iron
Tall Pair Richard Barr for Laurel Walnut & Black Enamel Base Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Walnut & Black "Studio Collection Exclusive Contemporary Sculpture Lamps" by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. 1960's. Substantial H-693 - 3'H.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Light by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lamp shade not included. Designed by Richard Barr for Laurel. Measures: Height top of harp: 30.75 inches.
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Richard Barr for Laurel Lighting Brutalist Table Lamp
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richard Barr Torch Cut and Welded Brutalist Table Lamp done for Laurel Lighting.
Metal
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Metal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Tall Metal Table Lamp.
Metal
Richard Barr for Laurel Monumental Wrought Iron Assemblage Table Lamp H-734
By Laurel, Richard Barr
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
In the early 1960s the Laurel Lamp Company began working with J. Gordon Perlmutter, where Barr was introduced to Laurel co-founder Harold Weiss.
Iron, Enamel
Mid Century Brutalist "Studio Collection" Floor Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Richard Barr
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Designed by renowned sculptor and industrial designer Richard Barr as part of his "Studio Collection" for the Laurel Lamp Company (circa 1965), the piece showcases his signature heav...
Metal
Pair of 1970s silver brutalist table lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel lamp
By Richard Barr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Completely restored pair of nickel plated, brutalist table, lamps designed by Richard Bar… Trapezoidal Black metal bases have been recently restored as well… Very sculptural… No sha...
Metal
Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamp by Weiss & Barr for Laurel Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic Mid-Century Modern lamp was designed by Harold Weiss and Richard Barr manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in the United States, circa 1960.
Enamel, Chrome
Pair of 1970s Silvered Brutalist Table Lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chromed and nickel silvered Brutalist table lamps, designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company sits on a trapezoidal black ebonized wood base.
Nickel
Vintage MCM Weiss and Barr for Laurel Lamp Company Chrome Sculptural Lamp
By Reinhold Weiss
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude the high-shine glamour of the Space Age with this iconic Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamp, produced by the renowned Laurel Lamp Company. Often attributed to the design ...
Enamel, Chrome
Richard Barr Brutalist Table Lamp by Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. this Iron brutalist lamp is wrought iron and comes with the shade.
Metal
Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Paul Evans Style Table Lamps for Laurel
By Richard Barr
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculptural lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel lamp Co. Torch cut and Welded Brutalist design Sculptural iron in manner of Paul Evans.
Steel
Pair of monumental brutalist lamps by Richard Barr
By Richard Barr
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of rare, monumental brutalist style table lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel. Patinated and torch-cut metal.
Metal
Sprite-Lite Table Desk Task Lamp Richard Barr Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern "Sprite-Lite" table lamp or desk -mtsk lamp designed by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company in the 1960s, featuring a white metal shad...
Metal, Brass
Laurel Lamp! Marvelous MCM Danish Designer Lighting Barr 1960s Stylish Decor!
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
Attributed to Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company! Incredible Brushed Brass!
Metal, Brass
Richard Barr Brutalist Iron Table Lamp for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Rewired, New Custom Linen Shade Materials: Iron, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 47”H x 5”W x 5”D Shade: 13”H x 15”W x15”D
Iron
Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Lamps for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard Barr Sculptural Table Lamps for the STUDIO Collection by Laurel, United States, c.1965.
Metal
Brutalist Style Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Co.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice oversized ribbon lamp from the Laurel Lamp Co. This brutalist style lamp was designed by Richard Barr.
Metal
Richard Barr Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Lamp for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Barr Table Lamp for the STUDIO Collection by Laurel, United States, c.1965.
Metal
Harold Weiss & Richard Barr designed Lamp for Laurel Lamp Company
By Richard Barr
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A lovely chrome & Black enameled table lamp designed by Harold Weiss & Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company. A strong design with enough presence to stand on its own.
Steel
Richard Barr and Harold Weiss Chrome Table Lamp for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern table lamp designed by Richard Barr and Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Floor Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A highly uncommon Richard Barr "Assemblage," torch cut iron floor lamp for the Laurel Lamp Company.
Steel, Iron
Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s Brancusi Brass Art
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. ICONIC MID CENTURY STYLE!
Metal, Brass
Monumental Pair of Barr & Weiss for Laurel Lamp Co. Hammertone Brass Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr, Harold Weiss
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall pair Richard Barr & Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp hexagonal H-881 brass table lamps, 1960's.
Brass
Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR TEAK & ENAMEL SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO.
Metal, Brass
Monumental Pair Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Richard Barr Laurel Lamps Mid-Century
By Richard Barr
Located in Pemberton, NJ
These Monumental pair of Brutalist lamps were designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, N.J. This pair is much larger than most we have had in the past and were o...
Granite, Cut Steel
Vintage Laurel Table / Desk Lamp by Barr & Weiss
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
The sensual little desk lamp I am fairly certain to be by Harold Barr and Richard Weiss for the Laurel Lamp. In the manner of Maurizio Tempestini.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were designed by Harold Weiss and Richard Barr for the illustrious Laurel Lamp Company in the United States, circa 1970.
Enamel, Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were designed by Harold Weiss and Richard Barr for the illustrious Laurel Lamp Company in the United States, circa 1970.
Chrome, Enamel
Pair of Bold and Handsome Oversized Brutalist Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
As found, this pair of handsome brutalist lamps designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company are guaranteed to make a bold, handsome, dramatic statement in any room.
Bronze, Copper
Richard Barr for Laurel, H-940, Brutalist Sculptural Lamp, United States, 1974
By Richard Barr, Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Described by Laurel Company as an "original cast metal sculpture", this Brutalist design takes the form of a vertical stack of irregularly shaped blocks, rough-hewn and elemental.
Metal
1970s Tall Brutalist Welded Metal Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Tall Brutalist welded metal table lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company, USA, 1970s.
Richard Barr Brutalist Chrome Torso Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-century modern brutalist "torso" lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. These chrome lamps maintain the original black asymmetric metal plinths with newer 3-way sockets.
Chrome
Richard Barr and Harold Weiss Sculptural Table Lamp
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Surprise, AZ
Richard Barr and Harold Weiss for the Laurel Lamp Company, but often wrongly attributed to Harry Balmer, this dramatic lamp features torch cut enameled steel mounted on a black ename...
Steel
Monumental Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. Brutalist Table Lamp, Spaceage
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Richard Barr for Laurel lamp Co. Brutalist table lamp. space age design.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company C.1970
By Richard Barr
Located in Bernville, PA
Stunning mid-century Brutalist lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company. A handsome large torch-cut iron table lamp, it is a Mid-Century Modern classic.
Metal
Pear-Shaped Glass and Teak Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak base with mouth-blown frosted white glass shade in signature pear form. Authenticated as Laurel model V-810, first produced in 1965 and designed by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp ...
Glass, Teak
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Metal Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Modern Tall Metal Table Lamp.
Metal
Biomorphic Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s - this lamp has a lovely shape that is complemented by the black square base. If you're a Chicago local, price includes free delivery
Metal
Pair of Brutalist Chrome Table Lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel, c. 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in New York City, NY
Iconic pair of brutalist chrome table lamps by Richard Barr, c. 1960s. Originally manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company, these stunning lamps have been newly rewired and outfit...
Chrome
Mid Century Brutalist Sculptural Lamp Designed By Richard Barr for Laurel C.1960
By Richard Barr
Located in Bernville, PA
Brutalist lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, N.J. Abstract ribbon shape on black enamel painted square base.
Enamel, Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp by Richard Barr for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harry Balmer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sleek and striking Mid-Century Modern sculptural lamp featuring singular curved ribbon like metal piece mounted on top of cube metal black plinth base. This Brutalist style very tall...
Metal
Vintage Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Cast Metal Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Designed by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company. Unmarked. A chic patinated cast metal in a brutalist Abstract design.
Metal
Richard Barr Laurel Massive Brutalist Table Lamp
By Richard Barr
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Richard Barr for Laurel large scale brutalist table lamp circa early 1970’s.
Brass
Richard Barr Amorphous Chrome Table Lamp for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorphous chromed table lamp designed by American sculptor, Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States circa 1960’s.
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Lamps by Richard Barr
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of sculptural lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. in torch cut Brutalist design.
Metal
Richard Barr Brutalist Brass Table Lamp for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist brass table lamp designed by American sculptor, Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States circa 1960’s.
Brass
Brutalist Sculpture Lamps by Richard Barr
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculptural lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel lamp Co. Torch cut Brutalist design similar to works of Paul Evans.
Cut Steel
Richard Barr Brutalist Lamp
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This Richard Barr for Laurel lamp features a Brutalist style tapestry of patinated torch cut metal slabs, suspended from a single vertical rod on a black metal base.
Richard Barr Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel a la Maurizio Tempestini
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Littleton, CO
A pair of brass brutalist table lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company. Hammered and polished brass frames on walnut bases.
Brass
Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pair of brutalist lamps designed by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company. Newly re-wired in excellent vintage condition.
Metal
Richard Barr Brass & Walnut Table Lamp for Laurel
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Historical Fact: Laurel was one of the leading American lighting companies of the mid-century era and often collaborated with top designers like Richard Barr to bring sculptural,...
Brass
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