Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs.
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs.
Chrome, Steel
$759Sale Price|40% Off
1970s Space Age Chrome Ball Table Lamp W/ Fours Lights, Attributed to Torino
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970s era Space Age chrome ball table lamp with glass globe main light and 3 accent lights branching out from the chrome ball base, all fixed to a black enamel base.
Steel, Chrome
8 Light Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Bright chrome arms, and ball base, mounted on disk form black base.
Chrome
George Kovacs Attr. Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome table lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Four stacked chromed steel balls with a black lacquered metal base. Single socket, similar to designs by Laurel Lamp. Sold sans shade.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Spiral Chrome Ball Table Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Spiral Chrome Eyeball Table Lamps on Black Laminate Bases - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 12" W x 12" D. Base: 10" Di...
Chrome
Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Stacked chrome ball table lamp, attributed to Kovacs Lighting.
Chrome
Sonneman Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite Mid Century Modern Space Age
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s-70s Mid Century Modern curved lucite and chrome ball table lamp. Adjustable angle chrome ball.
Chrome
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Table Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art, combining futuristic design with a playful character. The lamp was made by the To...
Steel, Chrome
Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stacked ball caterpillar styled chrome table lamp with a high gloss black barrel shade.
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Ball Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Meblo Guzzini Space Age Table Lamp 1970s
Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome stacked ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970's.
Chrome
$3,360 / set
Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of 1980s chrome ball lamps. Double sockets, excellent quality, labeled Norman Perry Lamp Co. Shades for display only.
Chrome
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury chrome ball lamp attributed to Kovacs.
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Ball Lamp by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Rare chrome and glass table lamp by Jere, signed, and dated 1971.
Chrome
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type element in the center thats tapered and reflects the light from above. Original sha...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern chrome and brass ball table lamp. Perfect working condition and uses a max. 60 watts light bulb.
Brass, Chrome
Angelo Lelli Style Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with Chrome Ball Shade
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Angelo Lelli style adjustable magnetic chrome reading lamp, bedside lamp with chrome swivel eyeball shade. 1960's. Featuring a black magnetic bar arm, 5D chrome ball shade adjusting ...
Chrome, Magnets, Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball & Column George Kovacs Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball & Column George Kovacs Style Table Lamp w/ Brass Plated Accents.
Brass, Chrome
Doria Big Ball Table Lamp, Hand-Blown Glass, Chrome Base, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Big Ball table lamp in the rare version with an extra large glass body.
Glass
Pair of Bakelite and Chrome Ball Lamps, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of dark brown ball with chrome trim table lamps. European sockets.
Bakelite
Art Deco Conical Uplight Table Lamp in Chrome with Stacked Glass Ball Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Conical Uplight in Chrome originates from the United States Circa 1935. An embodiment of Art Deco, the piece is an excellent example of elegant sculptural detailing and...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the Kovacs' Style. C 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the George Kovacs' Style.
Chrome
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Stacked Graduating Crystal Ball Table Lamps w/ Chrome Base, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century modern stacking crystal graduating three ball table lamps with chrome base. Each lamp features 3 crystal balls stacked on a center rod fixed to a chrome base with...
Crystal
Modern Graduated Glass Ball Table Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nice quality tailored modern glass lamp with graduated orb shape blown glass balls separated by polished chrome spacers and seated on a polished chrome round base. OA. height to sock...
Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp with opaline glass ball shade and chrome stand, Germany 1930
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Art Deco table lamp. It features a chrome plated steel stand with the milk glass ball shaped shade.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Space Age 3 Light Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Space Age 3 Light Table Lamp After Robert Sonneman - a Pair.
Chrome
French 1950s Chrome and Glass Ball Table Lamp in the manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, England
Well-portioned chromed brass table lamp, with spherical glass detail, very much in the manner of Jacques Adnet. French 1950s. Now rewired for UK usage. Lovely original condition wi...
Brass
Vintage Adjustable Chrome Ball Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Excellent example of mid-century design this desk or reading lamp
Aluminum, Steel
Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent glass ball with controlled bubbles and chrome neck. 9 H to top of socket, with small...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Leviton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...
Brass, Chrome
Large Sputnik Table Lamp Big ball by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A spectacular vintage table lamp, made by Doria and it dates from the 1970’s. This is beautifully made with a large glass shade and chrome color frame. It is a fantastic size; it’s ...
Chrome
Art Deco Streamlined Chrome Uplight w/ Glass Ball and Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Streamlined Chrome uplight W/Glass Ball and Bronze Base originates from the United States, Circa 1935. The chrome shade features a classic sillhouette,gradually expand...
Bronze, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stacked Ball Table Lamps with New RH Shades
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous high quality pair of stacked ball, which are literally true stacked balls since they are all separate pieces from one another. Good weight and in very good vintage condition...
Steel, Chrome
A Small Adjustable Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet
By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques
Located in London, GB
+VAT England, modern A crystal ball lamp with a silver base, after a design by Jacques Adnet. Lead time: 6-8 weeks. Please enquire for stock availability. Height of lamp 14.00cm H...
Chrome
Large Space Age Lucite and Metal Ball Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Stilux
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Space age mid-century ball lamp in lucite and metal chrome attributed to the italian design lightning manufacture Stilux. In the mood of Filippo Panseca, Gaetano Missaglia, Car...
Metal, Chrome
$2,318Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Space Age Ball Lamp from Stilux Milano, 1970’s
By Stilux
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Italian Space Age Ball Lamp in Acrylic Glass and Metal Chrome from Stilux Milano, 1970s • Measurements: (cm) D30 H30 • Stilux Milano is an Italian company renowned for its high-qua...
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Inox Table Lamps in the Style of RAAK, Vintage Design
By RAAK
Located in London, England
These chrome metal Eye Ball table lamps, iconic of the space Age style of the 1960s, add a retro touch to any modern interior.
Chrome
Pair of 1950s Italian green/silver Murano glass bullicante ball lamps by Seguso
Located in London, GB
Sold either separately or as a pair. Please note one lamp has a glass collar, the other a chrome metal collar.
Silver, Chrome
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Stacked Blown Glass Ball Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps, circa 1970. Comprised of a series of blown glass balls, fabulous color and pattern introduced via reverse paint. Atop the original thick Luci...
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Murano Ball Glass Lamps Elios by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age pair of set of 2 table or bedside lamps model Elios in blown white smoke Murano glass, metal chrome, mirror face and base in clear transparent lucite by ...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Glass Ball Table Lamp on Chrome Base, France
Located in New York, NY
1970s French glass ball table lamp on chrome base in excellent condition.
Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp by George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovac chrome "stacked ball" table lamp.
Chrome
Black Lacquered Tube and Chrome Ball Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful black lacquered tube and chrome ball lamp, 1970s. Shade available on request.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Stacked Ball Lamps, by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of 1960s stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Rewired, with double "S" sockets with chain pulls. Paper shades (18" diameter). Dimensions are to top of lamp finial. So...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32 in Dm 6 in
Pr George Kovacs Silver Chrome Plate Stacking Ball Table Lamps & Black Wood Base
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking chrome plated ball and black wood base table lamps by George Kovaks.
Chrome
Ceramic Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Off white ceramic ball lamp, rare form to see in pottery. Crome hardware. Wired for three way bulb. Height shown is to bottom of socket.
Chrome
Mid-Century Table Lamp with Orange Ceramic Ball
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century table lamp with orange ceramic ball and lotus shade in acrylic, chrome finished base and column.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
American Art Deco Revival Chrome Fully Adjustable Rod & Ball Desk Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very elegant American Art Deco Revival chrome-plated desk lamp can adjust from 15" to 20" in height. The shade can turn through 180 degrees left and right as well as tilt throug...
Sleek Pair of Modernist Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of sleek, modernist chrome table lamps with ball base and conical shade, circa 1970.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Adjustable 1960's Robert Sonneman chrome ball table or desk lamp with heavy black cast iron base.
Iron, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chrome ball table lamps with three lights pointing in different directions and sitting on a matching ball base.
Chrome
1970s Chrome Ball Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome ball table lamp. USA, circa 1970. Two available; priced individually.
Chrome, Metal
Pair of George Kovacs Chrome Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs chrome ball table lamps.
Chrome
Classic Space Age Five Chrome Ball Table Lamp Attributed to Torino
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Space Age five chrome ball table lamp attributed to Torino.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robert Sonneman mid century stacked chrome ball table lamp This piece measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 32 inches high and weighs 4.3 pounds Excellent vintage condition Each lamp ...
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman.
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, stacked chrome ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of chrome slender neck ball lamps by Laurel lamps.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern table lamp by Robert Sonneman
A Mid Century Pair of Glass and Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of glass and chrome stacked four ball table lamps. The balls are in ascending order.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Laurel Lamps ca. 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Excellent pair of space age chrome ball table lamps by Laurel, ca. 1960s.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Stacked Chrome Sphere Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of large diameter stacked chrome ball table lamps by Laurel.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Laurel Lamps with Original Shades, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of space age chrome ball table lamps by Laurel, with origihal lacquered shades, ca. 1960s.
Chrome
Midcentury "Ball" Table Lamp in Chrome Documented by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome "Ball" table lamp was realized by the illustrious American designer Karl Springer, circa 1980.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century George Kovacs "Caterpillar" Lamp Tables
By George Kovacs
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine pair of the classic 1960s chrome ball table lamps designed and manufactured by George Kovacs.
Chrome
Laurel Chrome Ball Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of chrome lamps by Laurel with a repeating ball pattern on a black base. The pair is complete with their original black shades which have a reflectivity similar to that of the...
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art, combining futuristic design with a playful character. The lamp was made by the To...
Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome and brass table lamp, nice scale and size! Glass frosted shade sits securely on the metal platform, held in place with a set screw. On/off switch bottom of globe.
Brass, Chrome
Chrome ball lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked chrome ball lamps by Laurel.
1940s French Chrome Ball Lamp
Located in London, GB
Stylish 1940s French chrome ball lamp attributed to Perzel. Tiered base supports four chrome balls which support fluted colomn finished with domed top. Lit through frosted glass.
Chrome
Pair Chrome 4 Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chrome 4 Ball Lamps, polished and newly rewired
Chrome, Steel
1970s Chrome and Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chrome metal table lamp with a fixed clear and chrome ball to the top surrounded by a chrome guard with a frosted cylinder shade inside the ball to diffuse light , the push button ...
Black Glass and Chrome triple ball table lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek modern table lamp in black glass stacked balls with chrome fittings
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s polished chrome ball lamps. Newly rewired. Each lamp takes one standard bulb. Lampshade or harps or finials not included.
Chrome
Pair Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A great pair of modernist stacked ball lamps. A clean parzinger style look. Original California makers label.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Four lights each, will light in various combinations , ie some or all of the bulbs can be light at once, on each lamp. Bright chrome finish, impressive statement especially as a pair.
Chrome
Pair Black Bakelite & Chrome 4 Ball Table Lamps, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of black bakelite and chrome 4 ball lamps. The black fine linen custom shade is 15" diameter.
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Glass Ball & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Machine Age glass ball & chrome table lamp. A cylindrical stepped chrome base supports three glass balls, from which rise three support arms.
Chrome
Spherical Marble Lamp with Chrome Ball
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Spherical marble table lamp with chrome ball detail attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti.
Marble, Chrome
Pair of spherical wood tables lamps with chrome ball lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of spherical wood tables lamps with chrome ball lights. Designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia.
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Smoky Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of smoky chrome table lamps with graduated balls accented with round disks.
Chrome
Lucite Chrome Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome eyeball shaded table lamp on thick curved Lucite a Plexiglas base. Chrome shade can be tilted more than 180 degrees.
Chrome
1970s Large Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large table lamp made of 4 stacked balls in chrome finish from the 1970s, by George Kovacs. Newly rewired with clear cord. Measures: 7" diameter x 25.75" height.
Metal, Chrome
George Kovacs WStyle Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Naples, IT
This lamp attracts attention with its polished chrome base and complementary lampshade design. The base is made up of stacked circular metal shapes that appear to blend together. The...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Fully adjustable shade extender has a solid chrome ball finial. No issues. Each lamp weighs a substantial 10#s.
Chrome
Pair of Space Age Ceramic Ball & Chrome Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of space age ball table lamps in high gloss black ceramic with chrome additions, ca. 1960s. 25 1/2" high to top of socket, 36" high to top of finials as shown. 7" diameter.
Chrome
Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs, a Pair
By Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
Pair of black chrome ball lamps by Kovacs.
Chrome
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp with Chrome accents. Takes 3 bulbs, could be by Kovacs or Koch and Lowy.
Chrome
Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Articulated adjustable arm and ball shade, desk, work, reading lamp. Classic black and chrome motif counter weight lamp of the period. L of arm ( w/o ball ) 17.5 Ball shade 5"- D ...
Metal
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 7.88 in
Original 1930s French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome Ball Globe Table Lamp
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Original 1930s French Art Deco table lamp that just typifies the period, with a lovely opaline glass ball, which has a milky white opaque finish, sat upon a new lamp gallery and peri...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Chrome Lime Green Stacked Ball Table Lamps USA, circa 1970
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A pair of modern chrome lime green stacked ball table lamps, USA, circa 1970 Lime green ceramic balls, with chrome hardware.
Chrome
Sold
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Sphere Space Age Ball Table Lamps, Plexiglass and Chrome, 1960-70s
By Arteluce, Flos, Harvey Guzzini, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of Mid-Century table lamps designed in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Glass Ball and Chrome Table Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid 20th century glass and chrome lamps by Adnet with new silk shades and re wired. Purchased in the south of France Circa 1950's
Glass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Half Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair.
Chrome
Pair of Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful graphic stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Each lamp has three black ceramic balls (6 inch diameter) with bright chrome spacer disks and chrome base (7 inch diameter). He...
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chrome ball lamps by George Kovacs. Has original wiring, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 31" tall (top of harp) x 8" diameter. Shades not included.
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