Adjustable Chrome Flex Arm Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This adjustable chrome flex arm table lamp from 1960s Italy is a sleek and functional piece of mid
Metal
$3,200Sale Price|27% Off
H 13 in W 36 in D 8 in
Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING! ROBERT SONNEMAN CHROME ARTICULATING COUNTERWEIGHT LAMP! RARE DESIGN! CIRCA 1960
Metal, Chrome
$2,450 / set
H 39.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Goffredo Reggiani 4 Arm Post Modern Chrome Table Lamps
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning pair of post-modern chrome spotlight lamps by Goffredo Reggiani. These Italian made lamps
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Nessen Chrome Desk Lamp Swing Arm
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Nessen chrome desk or table lamp with
Chrome
Modern Pair of Koch & Lowy Chrome Swing Arm Lamps Adjustable
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern pair of adjustable swing arm chrome table lamps by Koch & Lowy. Weighted heavy base.
Chrome
$205
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red mid century desk lamp with adjustable swing arm. The arm can be fixated in any way desirable
Metal
Pair of Koch & Lowy Chrome Swing Arm Adjustable Desk / Lamps
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Westport, CT
Mirror chrome Koch & Lowy swing arm adjustable desk / table lamps, vans adjust head to back light
Steel, Chrome
$1,762
H 19.69 in Dm 11.42 in
Italian Green Iron and Chrome Round Base Swivel Arm One Light Table Lamp, 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Firenze, IT
circular chrome detail stands the tubular arm of the lamp made of sparkling chrome steel. The dome-shaped
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Art Deco Chrome Twin Arm Desk Lamp w/ Frosted Glass Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass Shades This elegant Art Deco table lamp, crafted circa 1930s, features a sculptural chrome-plated
Chrome
$1,200
H 14 in W 15 in D 5 in
Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This swing arm desk lamp was designed by Walter Von Nessen for production by his own studio in the
Steel, Chrome
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 5.52 in Dm 5.52 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°317 Table Lamp in Black Arm with Chrome Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°317 Table Lamp in Black Steel Arm with Chrome Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras
Steel
$1,650 / set
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 8 in
Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walter Von Nessen (Unmarked) Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamps with Brown
Chrome
Two-Arm Table Lamp with a Small Mirror, 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare two-arms table lamp with a small mirror, circa 1930s. Unknown maker. Adjustable shades
Steel, Chrome
Early Pair of Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A rare pair of brushed chrome desk lamps, with the original early light switches on the base of the
Chrome
$1,250
H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Chrome & Black Enamel Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Aluminum Shade, Circa 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adjustable Aluminum Shade desk lamp with Black enameled Base & Arm. Featuring an Aluminum Shade
Metal, Enamel, Aluminum
Nessen lighting co.Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Westport, CT
Polished chrome and black swing arm desk lamp by Nessen Company Bronx partial original label in
Chrome
$3,900
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
long articulating chrome arm and saucer shade! This award winning lamp was used in books and magazines
Metal, Chrome
$5,500
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
long articulating chrome arm and saucer shade! This award winning lamp was used in books and magazines
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Italian Chrome Table Lamp with Swing Arm
By Gae Aulenti, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Haderslev, DK
Classic Mid-Century Italian design lamp. Very high built quality with the weight of 16 kg/35lb
Chrome
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 13.78 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Chrome Plated Industrial Swing Arm Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Industrial chrome table lamp with a unique bent stem. A uniquely designed piece, large table lamp
Chrome
Chrome Italian Desk Lamp with Swing Arm
Located in Dallas, TX
. The striking design and shape of the chrome lamp arm is emphasized even more by the beautiful frosted
Chrome
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Adjustable Arm Industrial Chrome Table / Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Adjustable chrome table lamp with cast iron base.
Chrome, Steel
Dynamic Chrome swing arm desk lamp, circa 1970's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chrome swing arm desk lamp, circa 1970's
Chrome
Unavailable
H 17 in Dm 9.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Style Swing Arm Brass/Chrome Table, Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at two high quality table or desk lamps very much in the style of Koch & Lowy but
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 26 in Dm 7 in
Large American Postmodern Brushed Steel and Polished Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
This impressive American Postmodern swing arm desk lamp has all the design features of the Machine
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Three-Arm Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Pair of Chrome Three-Arm Table Lamps
Chrome, Metal
Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nessen chrome swing arm lamp.
Chrome
Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walter Von Nessen chrome lamps with adjustable swing arms, with original chrome shades.
Chrome
Chrome Curved Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table / Desk Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chromed table / desk lamp with adjustable swing arm and topped with a linen shade manufactured by
Chrome
Pair Of Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of Von Nessen chrome swing arm table lamps exemplifies sleek modernist design with an
Chrome
Nessen Chrome Swivel Arm Desk Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Swivel Arm Desk Lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen. Nickel plate steel construction Excellent
Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Chrome Sputnik 6-Arm Table Lamp, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, Sputnik style six-arm, chrome table lamp, by Robert Sonneman
Chrome
Fine Quality Adjustable Chrome Task Lamp with Pivoting Arm
Located in Miami, FL
Fine quality adjustable chrome task lamp with pivoting arm. Offered for sale is an adjustable
Chrome
Sold
H 13 in W 7 in D 5 in
Art Deco Machine Age Dual Arm Chrome & Frosted Glass Table Lamps w/ Bakelite
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco Machine Age table lamps, produced in America circa 1935, exemplifies
Chrome
Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp by Nessen Studio
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Swing arm desk lamp in chrome lamp by Nessen Studio. USA, circa 1970. Round base
Pair of 1960s Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamps by Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century pair of chrome desk lamps in the now-iconic design by Nessen Studios. The lamps
Chrome
Midcentury Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
This Walter Von Nessen chrome desk lamp is newly rewired with a three-way switch to adjust the
Early Paavo Tynell Adjustable Swing Arm Desk/Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful desk lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with large dome crème colored enameled
Brass, Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 19.49 in W 24.61 in D 12.6 in
1 OF 2 BNIB ORIGINAL RALPH LAUREN ARTICULATED SWiNG ARM TABLE LAMPS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original box Ralph Lauren Articulated swing arm chrome lamp This lamp is part of a massive suite of Ralph
Chrome
Sold
H 29.34 in W 38.39 in D 7.88 in
Extra Large Ralph Lauren Boom Arm Equilibrium Table Lamp Swivel Tilt Function
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-plated chrome Equilibrium table lamp. This sale is for one extra large lamp, it swivels at the base
Chrome
Sold
H 48.04 in W 36.62 in D 8.67 in
Extra Large Ralph Lauren Boom Arm Equilibrium Table Lamp Swivel Tilt Function
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
counterpoise and Anglepoise nickel-plated chrome Equilibrium table lamp. Please note the delivery fee listed
Chrome
Sold
H 11.13 in W 10.63 in D 4.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco Two Arm Table Lamps Frosted Gold Trim Glass Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of French art deco table lamps. These beautiful lamps are very good quality
Marble, Chrome
Sold
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in
Metalarte w/ adjustable arm and head by Enrique Franch: A 1970s Spanish Design
By Enrique Franch Miret, Metalarte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Metalarte Table Lamp by Enrique Franch: A 1970s Spanish Design Gem The Metalarte table lamp
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 38.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
Koch and Lowy OMI Chrome Adjustable Tented Pharmacy Floor Lamp, 1970s Task Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chicago, IL
-catching sold brass five-arm chandeliers, sleek chrome swing-arm floor lamps and clever table lamps with
Stainless Steel
Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Chrome swing arm desk lamp. Excellent vintage condition with very little wear.. We offer free
Chrome
Vintage Modern Koch & Lowy Three Arm Chrome Desk / Table Lamp in Chrome, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Three Arm Chrome Desk or Table Lamp Articulated table or desk lamp
Chrome, Metal
Atomic Chrome Six-Arm Table Lamp Mid-Century, 1960s-1970s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic chrome six-arm table lamp, Mid-Century, late 1960s-early 1970s, chrome metal body, with six
Chrome
1950s American Midcentury Tiki Twin Arm Asymmetric Chrome Teak Table Lamp
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful period example of a 1950s American Midcentury table lamp on a teak base with asymmetric
Chrome
Vintage Koch & Lowy Chrome Articulating Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Koch & Lowy Chrome Articulating Swing Arm Desk Lamp 11.13 tall x 14.38 closed x 21 fully extended x
Chrome
Sold
H 22.75 in W 17.75 in D 12 in
Mid Century Brass and Chrome Adjustable Swing Arm Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage swing arm brass and chrome table lamp manufactured by Lightolier Lighting Co. circa 1960's
Brass, Chrome
Clay Michie for Knoll No. 8 Swing Arm Chrome Desk Lamp with Black Shade
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 Table Lamp designed in 1958
Chrome, Metal
Gecos Double Arm Desk Lamp
By Gecos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gecos black painted double swivel arm desk lamp from Germany.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.79 in D 21.26 in
Large Ralph Lauren Boom Arm Est 1967 Articulated Table Lamp Tilt Functions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chrome Boom arm 1967 table lamp This sale is for a large table lamp, it has three points of
Chrome, Nickel
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.79 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Large Ralph Lauren Boom Arm 1967 Articulated Table Lamps Tilt Functions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
nickel plated chrome Boom arm 1967 table lamps I have a selection of Ralph Lauren lamps for sale
Chrome
1970s Koch & Lowy Swing Arm Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp, USA
By OMI, Koch & Lowy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Minimalist modern telescopic swing arm reading floor lamp from Koch & Lowy Well made
Steel, Chrome
Chrome 3-Arm Table Lamp or Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary Sciolari table lamp which is can also be used as a chandelier. It is made in Italy
Metal
Swivel-Arm Table Lamp
By TSAO Designs
Located in New York, NY
Swivel-arm table lamp by Tsao Designs of New Canaan, CT. A minimalist 1970's design in chrome
Chrome
Rare Two-Arm Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser & Co.
By Christian Dell, Kaiser and Co
Located in New York, NY
Enameled steel, brass, chrome-plated brass. Model 6580, designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser. Two
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Marble Based Three-Arm Arc Table Lamp
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
1960's marble based chrome 3 armed arc table lamp. Great sculptural form. Each of the 3 arms
Marble, Chrome
1970s Italian White Marble and Chrome Moveable Arm Table Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s Italian table lamp with white/grey marble base and chrome moveable arm. White shade featuring
Marble, Chrome
Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great, versatile lamp pivots and swings open to many positions. The shade rotates from side to
Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Nessen Studios chrome 1950's telescoping swing arm desk lamp with original milk glsss diffusor and
Chrome
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in
Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in
Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Nessen Studios Chrome Desk Lamp with Swing Arm, 1960's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio desk lamp with swing arm design and adjustable
Metal, Chrome
Luxo Extendable Arm Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile reading/drafting Chrome table lamp made by Luxo. Extendable arm raises to 40" tall
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Chrome Orb Three-Arm Lamp with White Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing pair of midcentury chrome orb three-armed lamp with thick heavy white marble base. Sold
Marble, Chrome
Nessen swing arm lamps
Located in New York, NY
Chrome swing arm lamps with original linen shades
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 20 in W 29 in D 8.5 in
1960's Nessen Studios Polished Chrome and White Enamel Double Arm Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in North Miami, FL
1960's polished chrome double desk lamp by Nessen Studios has swinging arms and lacquered aluminum
Aluminum, Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp c.1960's
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Easton, PA
Iconic chromed metal swing arm table lamp with original shade and metal diffuser designed by Walter
Chrome
Pair of Nessen Swing Arm Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of beautifully made chrome swing arm lamps by Nessen. Located at ABC Home 212-473-3000
Chrome
Spanish Fase Adjustable Arm Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in Spain in 1960, early version with adjustable arm and shade desk lamp in teak wood, chrome
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Swing Arm Table Lamps by Walter Von Nessen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of brushed chrome swing arm table lamps designed by Walter Von Nessen.
Koch and Lowey Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Koch and Lowey swing arm desk lamp.
Chrome
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$6,942 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$7,883 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
Metal
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
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