Early Model Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Sold|$1,000
Early Model Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Early, White All-Metal Cobra Lamp by Martinelli Luce
Sold|$1,000
Early Model Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Early, White All-Metal Cobra Lamp by Martinelli Luce
Sold|$4,800
Angelo Lelli Cobra Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mint, Mint, Mint condition, all original Cobra lamp. Clean brass, gun metal magnetic ball eye, and white cream enameled base.
Sold|$2,700
Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Benares Brass Cobra Lamp (shade not included)
Brass
Sold|$1,245
Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic vintage Deco/Machine Age desk lamp. Generally attributed to Norman Bel Geddes, the aptly named Cobra lamp was produced by Faries Manufacturing Company, Illionois, USA.
Sold|$3,500
Original Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage original "Cobra Lamp," designed by Greta Grossman for the Ralph O.
Pair of Italian Arredoluce Cobra Lamps by Angelo Leli
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Italian Arredoluce Cobra Lamps by Angelo Leli
Brass, Steel
1960 Cobra Lamp Angelo Lelli Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
The famous and original old cobra lamp edited at first in 1960, like this piece, all original with no restaurtion.
Travertine, Brass
Sold|$20,000
Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy Original "Cobra" Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Paris, FR
Rare ORIGINAL "Cobra" lamp in gold patina bronze representing a coiling snake, rising up on a circular cane base with decoration imitating the snake skin and clasping a tulip shaped ...
Bronze
Cobra Lamp By Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Cobra Lamp By Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950.
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Iconic Cobra Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Cobra lamp, created in 1964 and exported to the United States.
Norman Bel Geddes American Art Deco COBRA Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Called “The Cobra Lamp” and made of stunning polished copper, the lamp has a unique reflector shade which hides the bulb and causes the light to shine up and be reflected down from t...
Sold|$2,200
Chrome 'Cobra' Lamp
By C. Marzano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual, seven armed Mid Century snake lamp with cobra heads. Signed 'C. Marzano, 1974'.
Chrome
Sold|$4,000
Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely coiled, French 1930s.
Bronze
Syrian Art Deco Snake (Cobra) Lamp, Ca. 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Over the years I've had table lamps and floor lamps; they're always beautifully designed and executed, as is this cobra lamp.
Brass
Sold|$3,000
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely coiled, French 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$3,000
Bronze Cobra Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely coiled, French 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$4,600
Two White Ceramic Cobra Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Two lamps with a base in white ceramic shaped like a rising cobra.
Sold|$10,000
Brass Cobra Lamp by Chervet
Located in High Point, NC
Large Cobra snake made with brass scales has a small lamp bulb in the mouth with floor foot switch Signed "Chervet 1977" Provenance: Collection of Elton John Sotheby's London Sept...
Sold|$895
Pair of Stylized Cobra Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
Menacing yet cool and quirky, this pair of table lamps in the shape of king cobra snakes are perfect for the den or boy's room.
Paint
Sold|$3,000
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form table lamps, the serpent standing with hood open and body loosely coiled, French, 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$3,000
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form table lamps, the serpent standing with hood open and body loosely coiled, French, 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli
Located in Hudson, NY
Table lamp with spherical magnetic shade.
Sold|$2,400
Cobra Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic 360 degree swivel desk/table lamp, by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli-Luce
Metal
Sold|$4,500
"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Original Arredoluce eyeball lamp, brass body with a gun metal grey swiveling.magnetized eyeball, mounted on a white enameled base.Direct or indirect lighting.
Sold|$1,800
"Cobra" Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Award winning California design.Pivoting hood and adjustable goose neck.
Metal
Sold|$5,000
Cobra Lamp designed by Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
"Cobra" Table Lamp, designed 1964 by Angelo Lelli
Sold|$485
Retro Lucite and Brass "Cobra" Lamps
By Anon Pairot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retro Lucite and brass desk lamps with abstract cobra motif.
Sold|$2,800
Italian Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Unique gold-glazed cermaic table lamp in the shape of a cobra. A fine work signed by Tomasso Barbi, dating to the 1970s.
Ceramic
Sold|$750
Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Oakland, CA
Very smart American streamline design by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries Manufacturing. Nice use of mixed metals.
Brass, Aluminum
Machine-Age Streamline Eye-Saver or “Cobra” Lamp by Faries Mfg. Co., USA
By Faries
Located in Portland, OR
Often referred to as the “Cobra Lamp” and frequently misattributed to Norman Bel Geddes, the Eye-Saver design was patented in 1947 by the prolific Jean Otis Reinecke of Oak Park, Ill...
Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in East Hampton, NY
This modern Italian designed table lamp is reminiscent of a chromed cobra head. The light is adjustable and it is a heavy piece.
Chrome
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps, French 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely coiled, French 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Bronze Cobra Lamps, French, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bronze cobra form tables lamps, the serpent standing with hood open, and body loosely coiled, French 1930s.
Bronze
Sold|$2,500
"Cobra" Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Sculptural "Eyeball" lamp with magnetic swivel shade. Distributed in the US by Holzheimer Interiors.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$4,200
Cobra Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original Arredoluce eyeball lamp, brass body with a grey metal eyeball, mounted on a white enameled base.
Brass, Metal, Enamel
Iconic Cobra Lamp By Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic lamp documented for its incredible design and style.
Brass, Metal
Streamline Art Deco Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek classic lamp has been restored in a beautiful polished nickel finish. The light bulb is hidden by the reflector shade which causes the light to shine upward and reflect do...
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Burbank CA.
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early example in putty color retains a patent pending label. Dating this example to 1950.
Mid-Century Table Lamp in the style of Greta Magnusson-Grossman Cobra Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mid-Century goose-neck table lamp with textured fiberglass shade seems to be either designed by or in the style of the Swedish born architect and designer, Greta Magnusson-Grosm...
Metal, Brass
Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by the California designer, Greta Grossman.
Metal
Sold|$3,600
Cobra table lamp by Angel Lelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Lelli himself was a talented designer, as evinced by this spectacular Cobra lamp.
Chrome, Steel
Cobra Table Lamp by California Designer Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by Greta Grossman and was one of her most popular designs.
Chrome
Machine Age Table Desk Lamp Faries Cobra Streamline Art Deco
By Faries Lamp Co., J.O. Reincke
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco streamline lamp, complete and restored. A favourite of mine, the famous “Cobra” lamp.
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Sold|$3,500
GRETA MAGNUSSON GROSSMAN
Located in Cathedral City, CA
"Cobra" lamp with flexible gooseneck.Designed by Greta Grossman and mfgd. by Ralph O.
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold|$1,122
Cobra Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Cobra Table lamp by Elio Martinelli.
Sold|$725
Cobra Table Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Four cobras are intertwined to form dual handles on this beautifully detailed urn style brass table lamp.
Sold|$980
Cobra Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant, this classic brushed and polished brass cobra desk lamp is the perfect addition to any space.
Bronze
Sold|$1,200
Brass Cobra Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass cobra table lamp, Italy circa 1970. New fabric shade.
Brass
Sold|$1,700
Elio Martinelli "Cobra" Table lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Cobra" table lamp Table lamp "Model n°629 Cobra designer Elio Martinelli Italy 1968 Executed by Martinelli Luce White Plastic Form with Swiveling Shade 40cm x 40cm
Sold|$455
Fagerhults Cobra Desk Lamp 1975
By Fagerhult
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Fagerhults Cobra desk lamp 1975. Rounded and balanced, with a funky vintage orange.
Plastic
Sold|$875
Lucite Cobra Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Great lucite and brass lamp, signed Boreali Milano. Cool look for any decor. Lamp extends to 25"
Brass
Sold|$1,200
1960s Italian "Cobra" Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patinated brass desk lamp, the semi-sphere shade mounted on a gracefully arcing support joined to a smaller circular base, Italian 1960s. Height 17 3/4 in, diameter of shade 14 in.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Elio Martinelli Cobra Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, marked. Model 629 with swiveling shade. *Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped out of ...
Plastic
Sold|$3,600
Cobra table lamp by Angelo Lelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Cobra table lamp by Angelo Lelli
Steel, Chrome
Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, French, c1980s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Cobra table lamp - French, c1980s.
Ceramic, Glass
Sold|$1,850
1970's Bronze Cobra Table lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bronze cobra table lamp - France, 1970's. Shade dimensions: 10"L x 7"W x 9"H
Bronze
Modeline of California Cobra Floor Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
Signed and dated Modeline of California cobra floor lamp. Base bears date stamp of 1973.
Wood, Glass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
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After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
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