Modernist Desk Lamp Brass 1950's
Located in London, GB
Modernist brass desk lamp with patinated brown round shade edged in shiny brass is held on a brass angular arm that connects to a square brass base in the style of Bauhaus is made in...
Brass
Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950
Located in Savannah, GA
Compact twin-light desk lamp with patinated brass base and two independently adjustable gooseneck arms terminating in flared metal shades, circa 1950.
Brass
Mid-century brass table / desk lamp, France ca. 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century brass table / desk lamp France, circa 1950s Articulating adjustable hat. Burgundy lacquered aluminum. H 42 x 32.5 cm diam. Double light bulbs. Conditions: good consi...
Aluminum, Brass
Adjustable desk lamp by Stilnovo - Brass and aluminum. Italy, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stilnovo Adjustable desk lamp by Stilnovo. Brass and aluminum. Italy, circa 1950 H. 28 cm, W. 23 cm, D. 18 cm
Aluminum, Brass
1950's Torch desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Torch light desk lamp made in France. Polished brass base, perspex cone shade. 40 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Rewired with E-26 ...
Brass
Brass Desk Table Lamp, Italy, C 1950, Curved Brass Base with Red Metal Shade
Located in New York, NY
Brass table lamp with a red metal shade. This lamp is from Italy, C 1950. The lamp has not been polished. The lamp is in original condition. The lamp will come with a small transform...
Brass
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by AB E.
Brass
$650Sale Price|56% Off
Elegant Brass Desk Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass Desk Lamp, attributed to Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950's.
Metal, Brass
Rare Italian Desk Lamp, circa 1950
By O-Luce, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk lamp, circa 1950. Very unique tripod design with a lacquered and pierced aluminum cone shade.
Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo articulated desk Lamp, circa 1950 Rare
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Stilnovo articulated desk lamp with black shade. Brass has nice patina and the lamp has been rewired.
Brass
French 1950's Dual Headed Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming dual cone desk lamp from France in the manner of Biny. One cone yellow; the other nearly black or very very dark green.
Aluminum, Brass
1950 Arredoluce Attributed Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Italian Desk Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A desk lamp in white Carrara marble, brass and aluminum, it has been manufactured in Italy probably by Arredoluce in the 1950s. The lamp has a double brass joint which makes it adjus...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Rare Paavo Tynell Brass Desk Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paavo Tynell Desk Lamp by Broderna Malmstroms. This model a variation Paavo Tynell’s model 9212A pictured in Idman catalog 1953/54. The shade used for this model is visible in t...
Brass
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades. Featuring dual arms in Brass, ball sockets, original adjusting dual Brass rimmed inte...
Brass
Mint Green Adjustable Desk Lamp, Enamel and Brass, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Mint green sculptural desk lamp, enamelled metal, wood and brass, France, 1950's This desk lamp is as elegant as it is functional.
Brass, Enamel
Oscar Torlasco Desk Lamp in Bordeaux Red Metal and Brass for Lumi, Italy, 1950's
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Oscar Torlasco Desk Lamp in Bordeaux Red Metal and Brass for Lumi, Italy, 1950's Table lamp by Oscar Torlasco, made in Italy in the late 1950's or early 1960's for Lumi in Milan.
Metal, Brass
$672Sale Price|20% Off
Minimalist Desk Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1950's
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Hellouw, NL
Minimalist Philips desk lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1950's . This lamp has a hood of white lacquered aluminium, a cast iron foot and a curved brass base.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$667Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Joseph Brumberg, Germany, 1950s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
A wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1950s: a large table lamp by Joseph Brumberg Sundern (JBS) - no. 17409 - from West Germany (Sauerland region). This lamp is often attributed t...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Diabolo table/desk lamp, 1950's
By Stilnovo, luci
Located in Uccle, BE
The Diabolo desk/Table lamp has 2 lights. Patinated brass. I bought it as made by Luci Srl which is an Italian manufacturer that knocked off some designs from Stilnovo. I researched ...
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, in brass with a large articulate light blue colored enameled shade and base, the shade is partially perforate...
Metal, Brass
Black Leather Diabolo Shade Desk Lamp by Jacques Adnet, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
A leather desk lamp with a diabolo shade designed by Jacques Adnet; Some accessories are included on the base. The lamp is adjustable. One light. France- 1950.
Brass
Nessen Brass and Chrome Desk Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Winnetka, IL
Nessen brass and chrome desk lamp.
Brass, Chrome
1950s Italian Polished Brass Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian polished brass desk lamp. Has a Directional shade. Industrial style lamp. Measures: 30.5 height, shade 12 in diameter, base 8.5 in diameter.
Brass
Stilux Italian 1950s Brass Table or Desk Lamp
By Stilux
Located in London, GB
Striking Italian table or desk lamp by Stilux, Milano, 1950s. This refined Mid-Century design features a round brass shade supported by an angled brass arm that gives the lamp a dyna...
Brass
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage German Adjustable Desk Light, Brass Black-Lacquered Metal 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1679German desk lamp shade is adjustable right to left and up and down Shade diameter is 13" Existing wiring in working condition Takes one edison based bulb
Metal, Brass
Modernist Modern Desk Lamp Brass and Cream Metal
Located in London, GB
Modernist desk lamp in brass and black with cream metal shade is fully adjustable at two points, at the bottom and at the top of the arm.
Metal, Brass
OBA, Swedish Modern, Desk Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
OBA, Swedish Mid Century Modern, Table Lamp, Brass, Enameled Metal, Sweden, 1950's A brass & enameled table lamp with one arm and adjustable head produced by OBA in Sweden in th...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Timor Desk Lamps by Louis Kalff, 1950
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Phillips
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Mid-Century 'Timor' Lamps by Louis Christian Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1950s. brass and black lacquer. one small dent, see picture. double signed.
Metal, Brass
Italian Burgundy Metal & Brass 1950s Desk/Table Lamp
By Cesare Lacca, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from painted metal, cast iron and brass. It remains in very good vintage condition with its original electrical sys...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Desk Lamp Brass Glass, Italy Midcentury
By Arredoluce, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
cute table light with a brass handle, Italy, circa 1955 Very beautiful small Italian table light from brass and a polished glass base. It is in good vintage condition, showing min...
Brass
Vintage Bauhaus Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten
By Helo Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Bauhaus enamel and brass desk lamp by Helo Leuchten. This was made in Germany, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Brass
French Brass Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass desk lamp with opaline glass shade. This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a central column which supports a swan neck brass arm The lamp comes with its orig...
Opaline Glass
Rare Adjustable BAG Turgi Desk Lamp – Switzerland, circa 1950's
By BAG Turgi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This exceptionally rare and adjustable desk lamp by BAG Turgi exemplifies the highest standards of Swiss mid-century design. The lamp features a bold red lacquered metal shade with r...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Design Italian ''Z'' Shaped Desk Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo 1950 Table
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
1 of 2 gorgeous Italian vintage design desk / table lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Minimalist design with the well known midcentury ''Z'' design shape. Made out of brass & black metal....
Metal, Brass
Dazor Green Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American-made Dazor model #2003 "saucer”-style desk lamp in sea-foam green enameled steel with curved brass stem and a fiberglass diffuser. The lamp retains the original underwriters...
Metal, Brass
$248Sale Price|19% Off
1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1950s vintage lamp, Italian manufacture. The lamp has a brass structure.
Brass, Iron
Oscar Torlasco, mod. 143 brass table / desk lamp, Prod. Lumi, 1950s
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern mod.143 rare brass and frosted glass table / desk lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco Lumi, Milan Italy. 1960 ca. Triple light bulbs. Lumi label on the rod. Brass an...
Brass
Midcentury Green Enamel Brass Gooseneck Calla Lily Desk Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury green metal cone double gooseneck adjustable flex arm calla lily desk table lamp. 3 way light switch. Measures: 7" diameter x 27" tall.
Metal, Brass, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Brass Clamp Desk Lamp Attributed to Vittoriano Viganò
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Hamburg, DE
This striking Italian clamp-on desk lamp is a beautiful example of mid-century design and is attributed to the renowned architect and designer Vittoriano Viganò. Crafted from solid b...
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Curved Desk Lamp With Black Leather Trim, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Desk lamp made for various embassies by Jacques Adnet, this one bears a bronze medallion identifying it as coming from the Canadian Embassy. Stitched leather and parchment shade. A r...
Brass
Harald Notini, Brass Table / Desk Lamp, Böhlmarks, Scandinavian Modern
By Harald Notini, Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Harald Notini (1879-1959) son of the sculptor Axel Notini. Harald was trained as a sculptor, designer and interior architect. Notini, worked for Pukebergs glassworks and Böhlmarks la...
Metal, Brass
Table Desk Lamp, Patinated Brass Green Adjustable Shade Black Metal, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large table or desk lmap manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950s. The shade can be fixed in several positions. The lamp is Italian or Austrian. It is attributed to one of the foll...
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier adjustable Dual Shade Desk Lamp with Taupe Shades. Featuring light toned enameled metal cone Shades, rolled edges, Off White interior, long adjustable...
Brass, Metal
French Brass and Red Tole Shade Three-Light Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and red tole shade three-light bouillotte desk or table lamp from circa 1950.
Brass
Vintage Brass and Silver Varnished Metal Desk Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. It features a brass and varnished metal structure. This desk lamp is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by G Scott, Red Metal, UK, c.1950
By G Scott
Located in London, GB
A small red cocotte desk lamp with adjustable brass neck designed by GA Scott for Maclamp & Co.
Metal, Brass
Small Midcentury Desk Lamp By Helo, Brass and Cream Paint
By Helo Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A lovely little desk lamp made by Helo Leuchten in the 1950s, with a space-age design and a good colour. It retains the original, branded green felt on the base. Base diameter is 1...
Brass
Wonderful Brass Desk Lamp from Finland with Shell Shade
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to Paavo Tynell. An unknown and bigger version of the lamp you regular see, but unsigned. Purchased from an art collectors home in cologne. They bought the lamp 50 years a...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique Mid-Century Modern teak and brass desk lamp or table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 20"H. Good original vintage condition.
Brass
Desk Lamp Retro Style Made In Burnished Brass From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp made of burnished brass, probably from around 1940-1950. The lamp will be inspected in the workshop before sale. We have the option of changing the cord to a brown fabric ...
Brass
High Style Midcentury Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style midcentury desk lamp with an enameled frostine white steel body and brass accents. The lamp features an adjustable arm and unique steel shade.
Brass, Steel
Stlux Milan Pair of Desk Table Lamps Conical Mid Century Yellow Black Brass
By Stilux
Located in Milano, IT
Stilux (Italy, 1950s) Pair of Desk Lamps Painted metal and brass Dimensions are for each lamp 20 × 42 × 39 cm (H) A striking pair of desk lamps by Stilux Milano, dating to the 1950s....
Metal, Brass
Cute Adjustable Desk Lamp Brass Eggshell Color, Italy Midcentury
By Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Cute fully 360 degree adjustable pivoting table light, Italy, circa 1955 Very beautiful and fully functional small Italian table light from eggshell colored lacquered sheet metal ...
Brass, Aluminum
Cocotte Diabolo Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Pure French modernist beauty. Entirely original. Manner of Pierre Guariche.
Brass
Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Table Lamp with Pressed Floral Fiberglass
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pressed floral fiberglass double gooseneck brass adjustable cone desk table lamp. Measures: 24" wide x 16" deep x 16" x 13 tall x 6" diameter. 3-way switch.
Brass
1950s French Desk Lamp Patinated Brass Style of Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s French desk table lamp patinated brass style of Pierre Guariche Vintage writing lamp In the style of Pierre Guariche 15 tall x 9.5 w x 8 d Preowned original v...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Rome, IT
This table lamp exemplifies Italian design from the 1950s, emphasizing both aesthetic form and utility. Constructed with brass and black lacquered metal, the lamp features an articul...
Metal, Brass
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