$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Seneca Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s
By Federico Seneca
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of chromed steel desk lamps by Seneca, Sweden. Cantilever dome shade and weighted
Steel, Chrome
$3,473
H 72 in W 62.5 in D 8 in
Rare Italian Mid-Century Cantilevered and Counter-Balance Floor Lamp, Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Intriguing Italian Midcentury Modern Counter Balance and Cantilevered Floor Lamp in
Enamel, Chrome
$330 / item
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 17.72 in
New British Made Galvanised / Chrome Cantilever Conical Shade Wall Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A British cantilever wall lamp made from galvanised steel tube and a spun and mirror polished
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 66 in W 33 in D 10 in
Midcentury Modern Adjustable Cantilever Floor Lamp Attributed to Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Westfield, NJ
Circa 1970s chrome and black can/base cantilever floor lamp. Black metal can shaped shade that
Metal, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Chrome Cantilever Orbiter Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Orbiter floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Chrome dome head can swivel and tilt into position
Chrome
Pair of limestone table lamps with cantilevered chrome shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of limestone table lamps with cantilevered chrome shades.
Limestone, Chrome
Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Lucite and chrome cantilever desk lamp, by Robert Sonneman, with bright 6" chrome
Chrome
Sold
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered L- Form Polished Chrome & Travertine Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern cantilevered table lamp was realized in the United States circa
Travertine, Chrome
Rare Gepo Cantilever Floor Lamp
By Gepo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare cantilever floor lamp with adjustable height by famed Dutch lighting design company Gepo. The
Chrome, Metal
Cedric Hartman Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
task lighting. The cantilevered chrome pole terminates in a heavy brass bar base. Discreet metal legs
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Italian Cantilevered Lamps, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible design. Perplex diffusers suspended on chrome arches and balanced by a solid steel base.
Chrome
Rare Robert Sonneman Cantilevered Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Spectacular 60's Chrome plated and Black painted Iron Floor Lamp with adjustable shade
Chrome, Iron
Pair of Chrome Task Lamps by Koch + Lowy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of chrome plated cantilevered task lamps with directional heads.
Chrome
Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Peabody, MA
Chrome globe floor lamp with cantilevered adjustable arm, leather wrapped counterweight, and tripod
Chrome
Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp Side Table by Casella
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Polish chrome adjustable floor lamp with cantilever occasional glass table by Casella
Chrome
Art Deco Murano Italian Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant 1930s Art Deco Italian Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamp With A Murano Hand Blown Glass Shade
Brass
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Chrome Geometric Cantilevered Desk Lamp
By Kovacs, Paul Evans
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and substantial desk lamp manufactured by George Kovacs. This chrome lamp has a geometric
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 60 in W 33 in D 17 in
Fully Adjustable Single Chrome Globe Cantilever Floor Lamp Leather Handle
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp on elegant tripod base. Nice leather
Metal, Chrome
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H 10 in W 18 in D 6 in
George Kovaks Table / Desk Lamp, Chrome, Right Angle Cantilever Design, Works
By Kovacs, George Kovacs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chrome desk lamp designed by George Kovacs, for George Kovacs Lighting, USA, 1970s. Chrome-plated
Chrome
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H 12 in W 3.25 in D 15.5 in
1970s Italian Modern Chrome, Lucite and Brushed Aluminium Cantilevered Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Arredoluce, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered Desk Lamp. Tubular chrome lamp cantilevered on acrylic base with brushed aluminium decorative
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 15.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Desk Table Lamp by Lightolier, Japan
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cantilevered desk lamp by Lightolier from the 1960s. Black and white plastic shade which
Chrome
Luxo Articulating Desk Lamps in Chrome by Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo
Located in Littleton, CO
A pair of vintage Luminaire L1 chrome cantilevered desk or task lamps by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo ASA
Steel, Chrome
Paul Mayen for Habitat Slanted Tubular Polished Aluminum Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hanover, MA
A cantilevered chrome desk lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat. Measures: 12.5 x 15 x 7. Paul Mayen
Aluminum
Polished Chrome Cantilevered Table Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and low profile desk lamp dates to the 1970s and was created by the iconic American
Italian Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Chrome cantilever floor lamp.
Chrome
Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Two-head cantilever enameled and chromed floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman.
Metal
Lucite and Aluminum Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s floor lamp with smoked Lucite column and heavy cantilevered arm. Aluminum shade.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Swedish Desk Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Handsome and functional chrome cantilever desk lamp with enameled metal head with perspex diffuser
Metal
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H 18.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Rare 1970's Laurel Chromed Steel Desk Lamp with Sculptural Cantilevered Shade
By Laurel, Robert Sonneman
Located in Fort mill, SC
A unique form 1970's chromed steel and spun aluminum table lamp / desk lamp with a minimalist
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.