Beisl Leuchten Space Age White Acrylic Dome Table Lamp, 1970s
By Beisl
Located in Mortsel, BE
Sleek Dome table lamp, manufactured by the German lighting firm Beisl Leuchten in the 1970s. An
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Set of 2 Mid-Century Pendant Lamps from Beisl Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large pendant lamps from Beisl Leuchten. A simple design with hemispherical acrylic shade. The
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Mid-Century Minimalist Sconce from Beisl Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid Century wall lamp from Beisl. Striking is the minimalist spotlight shape of the
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Set of 2 Mid-Century Minimalist Sconces from Beisl Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple wall lights from Beisl in a dark brown tone. Distinctive for these lights is the simple
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$1,130
H 22.45 in Dm 17.33 in
Well Made German Mushroom Table Lamp Chrome Base & Plexi Shade, Beisl Leuchte
By Beisl
Located in Mortsel, BE
Illuminate your space with the sleek and stylish Dome table lamp by Beisl Leuchten. This German
Chrome
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H 51.19 in Dm 15.36 in
Original 1960s large Space Age pendant lamp with copper shade in mint condition
By Beisl
Located in München, DE
Beisl Leuchten. Made in Germany. With original label in the canopy. One original metal ceramic socket
Metal, Copper
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