Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp. Where our passion for Scandinavian Vintage Design defines us, we offer this iconic ...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems. Double gourd construction with Napoleon's insignia gold design and bees.
Brass
Bee-Shaped Table Lamp by Vincent Darré, Limited Edition 2021
By Vincent Darré
Located in London, England
It is impossible not to notice this bee-shaped lamp, which recalls the sumptuous dragonfly of Maison Darré.
Metal
Single Blue Glass Lamp with Bees
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French glass lamp with gilt bees on body. Measurements: Height of body: 19.25" Height to shade rest: 28.5" Diameter: 7.5"
Gold Leaf
$4,050 / item
Queen Bee Gold and White Table Lamp
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding pure classic opulence with its fine porcelain silhouette rich in ornate details, this table lamp will be an impeccable addition on top of desks or sideboards in luxurious, cl...
Porcelain
Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Maya the bee" table lamp, 1950s, Hienoteräs
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of the Ilmari Tapiovaara "Maya the Bee" table lamp from the 1950s, an iconic Finnish table lamp inspired by the beloved children's book character.
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist "Maija the Bee" Table Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Maija Mehiläinen” (“Maija the Bee”) table lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Stacked white lacquered lamellas in a tall cylinder form let out a soft light.
Metal
Modernist "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Maija Mehiläinen” (“Maija the Bee”) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Stacked white lacquered lamellas let out a soft light, contrasting industrial looking base.
Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen by Hienoteräs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Metal, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen by Hienoteräs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Metal, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp by Hienoteras in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Brass, Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs, Finland c. 1950's
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Ilmari Tapiovaara, a 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp for Asko/Hienoteräs. White louvered shade, shaft partly covered with rattan in original condition.
Brass, Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century cylindrical table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” in white lacquered shades and brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija the Bee' Floor Lamp with Cane and Brass Details
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteräs, 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp, lacquered brass, lacquered aluminum, brass, cane, Finland, 1955 Ilmari Tapiovaara developed the ‘Maija the Bee’ light...
Metal, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Model "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Model "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara White & Rattan Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, Hienoteräs, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful version of the "Maya the Bee " (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland.
Aluminum, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, White & Rattan, Hienoteräs Asko 1950s
By Asko, Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful version of the "Maya the Bee " (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland.
Aluminum, Brass
White Ilmari Tapiovaara Maya The Bee Floor Lamp, Hienoteräs for Asko, 1950s
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Beautiful and large version of the Maya The Bee (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland.
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Finnish mid century round desk table lamp with white lacquered cylindrical aluminum shades and brass feet by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
XL c1890 Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass Bumble Bee Sculpture/ Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass "Bumble Bee" Sculpture / Table Lamp. I found this piece in the South of France.
Iron
$281Sale Price / item|20% Off
Golded Bee Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle Box Golded Bee made in porcelain with bee on the lid. Lid in 24 24-karat gold-plated. In white finish porcelain and in 24-karat gold-plated. Include paraffin wax with singl...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The lamp features a bee hive-shaped dome swivel shade with a reeded finish.
Brass
“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
Recalling the lovable German children’s book character published in 1912, “Maija Mehiläinen” - meaning Maya the Bee - this lamp carries undeniable charisma, with Maya’s stripes recog...
Brass, Metal
Pair of "Colonne" Plaster Lamps by Facto Atelier Paris, France 2021
Located in New York, NY
Hand made "Colonne" plaster lamps by Facto Atelier Paris. "Encaustique" bee wax finish.
Plaster
Bee's Nest Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bee's Nest Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany Height continuously adjustable from 45cm - 90cm.
Glass, Plastic
Buzzy Bee Lamp in Black Marble by Thierry Dreyfus
By Thierry Dreyfus
Located in New York, NY
A secret light comes from the hexagonal cells of this limited edition wall lamp created in black Carrara marble. A bright crystal produced in 3D printing polymer is hidden inside the...
Marble, Stainless Steel
French Blue Opaline Lamp with Bee Motif
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful French blue opaline lamp with gold bees. It is 16" to the bottom of the socket and 5" wide.
Modern plaster branch lamp with insects
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Adorable hand carved plaster lamp with sculpted bees and beetles. Pivoting keyless socket with clear cord and on / off sword switch.
Plaster
French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamp With Handmade Silk Shade
Located in Buchanan, MI
French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamps, charming adjustable lamps by unscrewing the bee the lamp can be raised or lowered, Different colors available for the silk shades and two different ...
Bronze
Pair Of Neopolian Bee Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome black pocelain lamps with gilt Neopolian decoration. Shades not included.
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chrome 'Bee Hive' Floor Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Stylish 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in chrome and ebonised wood. A fabulous styled floor lamp with a beehive chrome hood /shade and weighted chrome column with a circular accent mid po...
Chrome
Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp Featuring Bee at Flower
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Art Nouveau bronze figural table lamp, portraying a bee reaching for a flower, the stem raised on foliate base.
Bronze
Carved wood owl table lamp by BEAL, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Table lamp made of carved wood by BEAL circa 1970. The base depicts a stylized owl, carved with deep vertical cuts structuring the plumage.
Wood
Italian 1970s Floor Lamp in Resin and Chrome, Bee Hive Design, Milan
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970s floor lamp in resin; the design simulating a bee's hive.
Chrome
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Lamps "Maya the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps “Maya the Bee” designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Brass
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 5.52 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pair of "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamps, Hienotertas, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteras, Finland, 1955. A pair of "Maija the Bee" floor lamps , white enameled stacked shades give a warm diffused light , held on an elegant single white st...
Metal
Bernard Rooke Table Lamp England, 1984
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1984 Hand crafted stoneware lamp with bee motif, pierced top and totem construction in five sections, incised signature. 14”dia x 36.75”h Ref.
Stoneware
Impressive Pair of Large Beehive Form Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of oversized bee hive form lamps have a semi gloss white wash finish and have been newly rewired with nickel double clusters
Nickel
Ilmari Tapiovaara Maija Mehiläinen Table Lamp, Finland, 1955
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1955 the Maija Mehiläinen (Maya the bee) table lamp is a deliciously simple and elegant piece.
Brass, Aluminum
George Nelson Rare Chandelier
By George Nelson, Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Nessen Studio, early "Bee Hive" Lamp, hexagonal prism steel form. Acrylic diffusers.
Metal
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 24.02 in
Taraxacum 88 Flush Mount Lighting by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1988
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
For 15 edison bulbs (not included) Checked and cleaned, excellent condition. For the time beeing two identical lamps available.
Aluminum
Sold
H 26 in Dm 15 in
French Bouillotte Lamp, Bee and Laurel Leaf Decoration, Painted Green Tôle Shade
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Bouillotte lamp, Bee and Laurel leaf decorations in gilt, painted green tôle shade.
Metal, Bronze
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Honey Bee and Leaf Pattern Table Light
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
An organic and Brutalist style Honey Bee and leaf pattern table lamp. No chips or cracks.
Pottery
Coastal Frederick Cooper Beehive Ceramic Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Palm Beach coastal Frederick Cooper 1970s ceramic and brass Bee Hive Sea Shell Lamp. Coloration: Ivory ...
Brass
"Maija Mehiläinen" Standing Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1955, this Maija Mehiläinen (Maya the Bee) floor lamp is a simple, yet elegant piece.
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamps
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The matching pair of lamps feature a bee hive-shaped dome swivel shade with a reeded finish.
Brass
Pair of Polish Brass Adjustable Floor Lamps by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The lamps have been newly rewired. The lamps can bee adjusted up and down.
Brass
Bee's Nest Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bee's Nest Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany Height continuously adjustable from 45cm - 90cm.
Glass, Plastic
George Nelson Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Nessen studio, early bee hive lamp, hexagonal prism steel form. Acrylic diffusers.
Metal
BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF PINK AND GOLD BEE LAMPS
Located in Geneva, IL
PINK CERAMIC LAMPS WITH GOLD BEES. REWIRED.
Brass
Pair of Blue Opaline Glass Lamps with Bee Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of French blue opaline glass vase lamps with printed bee decoration and brass bases, French, circa 1940s.
Brass
Pair of Brass Bee Hive Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Brass Lamps with Lucite Bases. Restored, Rewired. Custom Shades $750. for the pair addiitonal
Brass
Pair of French Leather Bound Lamps with Brass Bee Emblems
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of French, Napoleonic emblem inspired, red leather bound lamps with classical brass bee and eagle emblems.Combines beautifully with period cabinets, shelves, side / end t...
Brass
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