$264Sale Price|20% Off
Old Industrial Brass Ship's Lamp Cage Lamp Industria Rotterdam
By Industria Rotterdam
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old industrial cage lamp, ship's lamp made of glass and brass, marked IR on the glass and on the housing, which stands for Industria Rotterdam.
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Cage Lamp Pedestal Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a single 1950s Italian floor or table lamp that can also be used as a pedestal or jardiniere plant Stand. It stands 38 inches high. The floor base is black lacquered wood rai...
Brass
$200 / item
Wood Handle Cage Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized trouble lamp. It has an extended switch arm for easy access and a side hook. It’s finished with an antique style Edison bulb and fabric covered wire.
Hardwood
$6,232Sale Price|23% Off
1970s Lightolier Brass Waterfall Cage Lamp with New White Glass Diffusers
By Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This ethereal floor lamp, attributed to Lightolier and rooted in the extravagant design ethos of the 1970s, stands as a mesmerizing blend of sculptural art and functional lighting. I...
Brass, Chrome
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Hanging Cage Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage industrial light from former Czechoslovakia made during the 1960s - Grey enamel shade with white interior - Bakelite top - Clear glass, iron grid - Porcelain socket require...
Enamel, Iron
$3,307Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Contemporary Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of brass cage lamps with imposing and massive cubes in pressed blue Murano glass.
Brass
The Squirrel Cage Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice chromed cage lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Four clear bulbs within the thick squared wire exterior.
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came in a taller oval form and this round coiled shape that is reminiscent of a slinky at...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Marbro Murano Caged Glass Lamp
By Murano 5, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s Hollywood Regency Murano caged glass lamp by Marbro. Smoky topaz glass with a quilted diaper texture encased by an iron filigree cage.
Murano Glass
$2,250 / item
Tekna Walcott Wall Light with Sateen Brass Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in messing plate construction, for one caret squirrel cage lamp. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K.
Brass
Late Century Japanese Brass Searchlight & British Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Specifications Height: 120cm Footprint: 80cm x 80cm Diameter of Lamp Head: 25cm Depth of Lamp Head: 28cm Lamp: 220v Edison Filament Squirrel Cage (120v equivalent fitted for U...
Brass
Murano Opaline Caged Art Glass Monumental Table Floor Lamp Regency
By Barovier&Toso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Barovier and Toso Murano opaline caged art glass monumental table or floor lamp. Monumental!
Brass
$1,691Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bird Cage Outdoor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp bird cage outdoor in all weather woven wicker over powder coated in natural finish with stainless steel frame.
Stainless Steel
Caged Blown Glass Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Caged blown glass lamp, made in England.
Blown Glass
Tekna Thorn Pete-C Wall Light with Polished Chrome Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Thorn Pete-C Wall or Ceiling Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Thorn Pete Pendant-C Light in Brass with Dark Bronze Finish Nautic
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Looe-C Wall Light with Sateen Brass Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Walcott Twin Wall Light with Lacquered Sateen Brass Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in messing plate construction, for two lamps. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K.
Metal
Tekna Walcott Twin Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in messing plate construction, for two lamps. For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K.
Metal
Tekna Ilford C-Pendant Light, Closed Top and Clear Glass in Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
$575Sale Price|54% Off
Vintage Large Rattan Caged Globe Table Lamp
By Louis Sognot
Located in Amityville, NY
Large vintage table lamp made from rattan. On the bottom, a chunky column made of stacked rattan rings supports four large vertical rattan strands that form the shape of a globe.
Rattan
Tekna Village-C Ceiling Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Metal
$2,100 / item
Tekna Annet Mesh-C Wall Sconce in Dark Bronze Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Montrose Small-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Polished Brass Finish & Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 7,7W E27 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Metal, Brass
Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Black Paint Finish and Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 7.7W E27 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Metal, Brass
Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Brushed Nickel Finish & Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 7.7W E27 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Metal, Brass
Tekna Thorn Pete Grip-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Ceiling Plate
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Caret squirrel cage lamp 7,7W E27 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Metal, Brass
Tekna Essex Original-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and With Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Montrose Pendant-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7, 7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Essex-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Essex City-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Ilford Large-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor use only (IP20). Four-arm lamp holder with caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 4 x 7.7W 2300K.
Bronze
Tekna Montrose City Small-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Pagode-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Ilford Large Pendant Light with Closed Top and Clear Glass in Bronze Fini
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP43). Four-arm lamp holder with caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 4 x 7,7W 2300K.
Bronze
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Wall Light in Royal Blue
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret Squirrel Cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Wall Light in Kenia Red
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Wall Light in Jet Black
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Glass, Braid
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Color Wall Light in Bottle Green
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret Squirrel Cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Montrose City-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
American Modern, Cage Form Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, Cage Form Table Lamp, Walnut, Patinated Brass, USA, 1960s A sculptural cage form mid-century modern table lamp likely designed by Laurel Lamp Company c....
Brass
Tekna Montrose Small-C Wall Light on Bracket with Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP44). Caret Squirrel Cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Wall Light in Maize Yellow
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Bulbs are not included. Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Annet Gauze-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Tekna Ilford Wall Light on Bracket 700 with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Ilford Wall-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Frosted Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Ilford Wall-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For outdoor use (IP43). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Tekna Essex Gauze-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For indoor and outdoor use (IP44). Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
These passions became the driving forces behind his designs, often embodied in intricate details such as driven brass leaves and brass birds adorning cage lamps, chandeliers, and pla...
Brass
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Tall Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball in Cage Whimsy Lamp
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very charming, yet modern, hand-carved wood lamp. The carver is unknown, but the "ball in cage" technique has been a popular subject in folk art pieces for decades.
Wood
Tekna Montrose Large-C Pendant Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
For suspension options please inquire regarding additional accessories. Four-arm lamp holder with Caret Squirrel Cage lamp 230V E27 4 x 7,7W 2300K.
Bronze
Casamance Floor Lamp with a Mouth-Blown Glass in a Brass Cage
Located in Nice, FR
Elegant floor lamp with a brushed-brass metal structure and a white blown-glass diffuser encased in a matching brushed brass cage.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Caged Wire Base Drum Shade Painted Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a one-of-a-kind retro Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a caged wire-base and drum shade. This lamp has a painted metal and wire base.
Metal
Tekna Fullham-C Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish and Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Note that light bulb is not included. Caret Squirrel Cage lamp 230V E27 2 x 7,7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Bronze
Pair of floor lamps attributed to Hans Bergström, by ASEA belysning. 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
These passions became the driving forces behind his designs, often embodied in intricate details such as driven brass leaves and brass birds adorning cage lamps, chandeliers, and pla...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,900 / item
Tekna Essex-C Color Wall Light in Chinese Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
Bulbs are not included but can be sourced from Just Bulbs in NYC. Caret squirrel cage lamp 230V E27 7.7W 2300K. Main power 230V 50Hz.
Brass
Italian art design table lamp Cage Blue butterflies Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme, Leo De Carlo
Located in Venezia, Veneto
An exquisite piece of Italian art design. Artistic table lamp Cage in Iceberg Blue glass color by Multiforme with butterflies shaped by hand by master glassmakers.
Blown Glass
Glustin Luminaires Creation Pair of Brass and Alabaster Cage Table Lamps
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangle table lamps, made of brass feet with soft edges, a large alabaster centerpiece set by two brass frames. The lamps provide lights from above and inside the alaba...
Alabaster, Brass
Green Opaline Murano Caged Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage pair of Opaline Murano lamps in JULEP GREEN, by The Marbro Lamp company. Study the close up pictures and you'll the coin dot pattern in the glass. An extra special treat! Th...
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Brass Encapsulated Murano Glass Lamps in Pink by Marbro
Located in Little Rock, AR
Caged lamps in COTTON CANDY PINK, by the Marbro Lamp Company.
Lucite, Murano Glass
Midcentury Caged Blown Glass Table Lamps
Located in New London, CT
Artisans hand blow glass into a metal fretwork to create this lamp’s intriguing texture. The blackend metal provides a handsome contrast to the orange glass. These are most likely fr...
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Caged Glass Bubble Lamps
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of midcentury amethyst caged glass bubble lamps. Lamps are unmarked but very much in the style of Murano glass.
Beautiful Brass Table Lamp with Glass Ball and Cage Design
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A beautiful brass table lamp with clear glass balls and cage design, circa 1970.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Twisted Brass and Black Lacquer Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
This is a really fun pair of black lacquer and brass lamps with a twisted brass cage surrounding the black lacquer lamp pole.
Unavailable
H 47 in Dm 11 in
Giant Modern Pottery Table Lamp in Iridescent Purple with Rich Gold Accents
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A giant, modern, cage form, Italian, pottery table lamp in iridescent purple with rich gold accents and original shade, circa 1970s.
Pottery
Pair of Metal Caged Hanging Lamps
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Crouse Hinds hanging lamps to entice any space. Great for over an island or can be used outdoors.
Metal
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Tablelamp or floorlamp from mouthblown glassdrops - midnight blue
Located in Wien, AT
The glass sculpture is made from over 100 mouth-blown glass drops from recycled glass, tied around a metal cage-structure, that's home to the lamp holder. Depending on the shape of t...
Metal
Tablelamp or floorlamp from mouthblown glassdrops - orange
Located in Wien, AT
The glass sculpture is made from over 100 mouth-blown glass drops from recycled glass, tied around a metal cage-structure, that's home to the lamp holder. Depending on the shape of t...
Metal
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 22 in
Midcentury Feldman Triple Pendant Italian Caged Latticino Glass Chandelier Lamp
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Denver, CO
Striking 1960s Feldman Lighting Italian lattaicino caged glass triple pendant ceiling chandelier. White and clear blown Murano latticino glass in gold painted wire frame hang from a ...
Wire
Industrial Czech Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial black enameled steel top, pendant lamp. Manufactured in Czech Republic, 1960s. Glass bowl steel cage, enamel top.
Steel
Set of Three Thurston Style Pendant Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of three "caged" metal pendant lamps with conical opanline glass inserts.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 25.6 in Dm 19.69 in
Midcentury Space Age Ufo Atomic Era Plastic Sciolari Manner Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Valencia, Valencia
It reminds somehow, the Iconic "Cage" pendant lamp from Gaetano Sciolari, but in my opinion, this looks nicer because plastic rings reflecting the light giving to the piece an amazin...
Metal
Ships Lantern
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Large-scale spherical wrought iron ships lantern of typical gyroscopic form - triple gimbelled caged candle lamp.
Iron
Postmodern Industrial Style Metal Cage Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large scale postmodern industrial style cage lamp. Patinaed metal is sculpted to form a rib cage silhouette with five sockets.
Metal
Two Industrial Cage Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage lamps Individually prided
Metal, Brass
Three Industrial Cage Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage lamps Priced individually
Metal
Three Industrial Cage Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage lamps Priced individually
Metal
Three Industrial Cage Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage lamps Priced individually
Metal
Urn Shaped Nickeled Silver Strapwork Cage Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This strapwork cage lamp features a black lacquered wood base that measures 5.25" square.
Two Hubbell Industrial Cage Lamps
By Hubbell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cage lamps Priced individually
Metal
English Polished Cast Iron Outdoor Cage Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English polished cast iron outdoor cage lamp, circa 1920. Fantastic worn patina with striking mount plate, cross detailing and riveted folded lantern.
Iron
English Polished Cast Iron Outdoor Cage Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English polished cast iron outdoor cage lamp, circa 1920. Fantastic worn patina with striking mount plate, cross detailing and riveted folded lantern.
Iron
Pair Of Murano Caged Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful pair of clear murano glass lamps which are caged in a detailed wire frame and are mounted on wooden bases with a soft black gloss finish.
Woodward Caged Lamp
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A caged adjustable task lamp by Woodward Machine Co.
Brass Cage Lamp by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass cage table lamp by Sciolari. Rattan wicker shade, nice patina.
Brass
Three French Cage Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendants. Priced individually.
Aluminum, Steel
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