Lampada Ministero Architects Drafting Table Swiveling Clamp Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Very uncommon articulating and swiveling clamp mounted drafting table lamp produced by Lampada Ministero of Torino, Italy which was the dba of ditta Agostino Perazzone di Torino, a p...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20" Tall 7" Base Width and 6" Shade Width This is an incredibly rare find! A brass, ...
Metal
Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent 1950s with articulating arm. The arm can rotates approx 180 degrees and the arm flexes ...
Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
The multi-jointed design provides a broad range of movement, allowing the light to be positioned for precision work at a bench, drafting table, or machine. The lamp retains its brass...
Steel, Cast Iron
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
The multi-jointed design provides a broad range of movement, allowing the light to be positioned for precision work at a bench, drafting table, or machine. The lamp retains its brass...
Steel, Cast Iron
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
Industrial articulating task lamp designed for permanent mounting to the edge or surface of a workbench, drafting table, or machine.
Aluminum, Cast Iron, Brass
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting table desk lamp in very good condition.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Articulated Green Glass Square Tube Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful telescoping drafting/art table lamp. The base has a clamp for mounting... important if the table is able to tilt.
Brass
Industrial Drafting Table with Adjustable Mechanism and Lamp
Located in TOURCOING, FR
An authentic industrial drafting table featuring a solid wooden tilting top mounted on a heavy steel base with original mechanical adjustment system.
Metal
O.C. White Brass Clamp on Table Lamp Drafting Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Newtown, CT
Brass O.C. White clamp on table lamp. Aged patina, and newly wired. Can adjust roughly from 34" to 43" high and be positioned a number of ways, circa 1910.
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Drafting Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair adjustable drafting table or work desk lamps with swing arms.
Mid-Century Herda Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Draft Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Draft Lamp features a black enameled metal body and chrome accents. Its height-adjustable structure allows for versatile lighting options, while the tilting shade ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Dazor Drafting Table Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Dazor Drafting Table Lamp Upper arm measures 18 1/2" Lower arm measures 20" Diameter of shade 4 1/2"
Metal
Sold
H 31.25 in W 6.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Herda Drafting Table Lamp
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Herda table lamp with chrome hardware and black enameled metal shade. This lamp is height adjustable with a tilting shade and black weighted base. Standard medium E26/E27...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century, Italian, Grey Enameled Drafting Lamp by Tecnolampada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian drafting table lamp by Tecnolampada with original manufacturer tag.
Metal
Rico Baltensweiler Swiss Architect Mid-Century Drafting Table Desk Lamp
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Rare 1950s Articulated Lamp, by Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler. Highly Articulate Lamp, most adjustable we have ever used!!
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Hala Zeist Aluminum and Black Drafting Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and chrome Hala Zeist drafting task lamp with lack enameled base and articulating arm. In original condition with some wear to black enamel.
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid -Century Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem.
Metal, Chrome
Hala Zeist Industrial Black Enamel and Spun Aluminum Drafting Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and spun aluminum Hala Zeist drafting task lamp with weighted black enameled base with a slender articulating arm. Socket fits a standard Medium base E26/E27 Bulb. In original ...
Metal, Aluminum
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 Clamp-On Drafting Task Lamp Light
By Lampe Gras, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Oakville, CT
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 clamp-on drafting task lamp. Shade diameter measures 8". Base arm measures 26", top arm measures 6". Clamp will fit up to 1 5/8".
Metal
Sold
H 18 in W 6.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Articulating Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 6.5" W x 16" D. {3-Way (No)}, (Location:...
Metal, Brass
Jielde White French Industrial Drafting Task Desk Clamp Light
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Two-armed French Industrial drafting task lamp. The Jielde lamp was designed in the 1950s by Jean-Louis Domecq, two arms each 15.7"/40cm.
Steel
Articluted Swiss Table Lamp by Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico & Rosemary Baltensweiler Architect Midcentury Drafting Table Desk Lamp in very good condition.
1940s Articulating Clamp Lamp for Table Desk Oak Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1940s Clamp Desk Lamp for Drafting Table Adjustable and Articulating 30 tall fully extended Shade 7.25 Original unrestored vintage condition Review images provided.
Oak
Industrial Task Lamps by Jielde, circa 1950s
By Jielde
Located in Gloucester, GB
The success is there: the Jieldé lamp is spreading little by little in factories, workshops and drafting tables.
Steel
Wall Mounted Industrial Lamps by Jielde, circa 1950s
By Jielde
Located in Gloucester, GB
The success is there: the Jieldé lamp is spreading little by little in factories, workshops and drafting tables.
Erpe Industrial Drafting Lamp
By Erpé
Located in Houston, TX
Erpe industrial drafting lamp: metallic green mechanist or drafting table lamp manufactured circa 1940 by the Belgian company Erpe.
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Military Architects Drafting Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage military architects drafting lamp Total height 31" H x 27" W, shade is 6.5" diameter and 3" deep Adjustable table height is 29" H and lower.
Metal
Architectural Drafting Lamp by Luxo, Norway
By Luxo
Located in Rochester, NY
Multi-position architectural drafting desk lamp by Luxo, Norway in cream white lacquered finish, circa 1960s. Great all original condition. Look at all pictures and read condition re...
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Luxo Pivoting Adjustable Architect’s Drafting Desk Lamp
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Luxo articulating drafting lamp. Long a staple in any architect’s office, but equally efficient for a modern bedroom, desk, home studio, or task lamp. Rewired and accommodati...
Metal
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 5 in
Drafting Table Task Light Lamp Vintage Industrial Adjustable Machine Clamp Metal
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, adjustable machine clamp task light lamp. Below dimensions represent the adjustment from the photo. Each arm is 19" long. The vintage Industrial lampshade me...
Metal, Iron
Hala Zeist Red Enameled Industrial Drafting Lamp with Clamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red enameled metal drafting lamp by Hala Zeist, produced in the Netherlands.
Metal, Enamel
Industrial Spring-Arm Architects Drafting Task Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, architect's, drafting work lamp is painted steel with reflective shade interior features adjustable spring-arm movement and surface clamp. The lamp accepts two medium soc...
Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Telescopic Architect's Drafting Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of French 1950's aluminum and chromed steel Telescopic Lamps which clamp to a table or desk top.Very stylish form and aluminum shade recalls the shapes of Serge Mouille. Jean P...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
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H 40 in W 35.75 in D 8 in
Hala Style Red Aluminum Industrial Drafting Lamp with Chrome Stem and Clamp
By Hala Zeist, Josef Hurka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala style Industrial clamp on desk lamp with red enameled aluminum shade and adjustable chrome stem with matching red metal clamp that fits on a table up 1.75" thick. In original co...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 35 in W 7.5 in D 31 in
Hala Style Industrial Drafting Clamp-on Lamp with Olive Green Shade by Szarvasi
By Josef Hurka, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Hungarian industrial clamp on table lamp with olive green enameled metal shade, chrome hardware and a solid aluminum clamp.
Metal
Chrome Luxo-Li Adjustable Drafting Light by Jacob Jacobsen
By Jacob Jacobsen
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a beautiful chrome architect's desk lamp with original clamping hardware, designed by Jacob Jacobsen circa 1960. The fixture retains excellent bright surfaces and perfect adj...
Chrome
Sold
H 34 in W 5.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Hala Style Drafting Clamp-On Light with Red Shade and Chrome Stem
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial clamp on table lamp with bright red dome shade. Drafting lamp on double adjustable chrome stem and aluminum clamp.
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Portable Floating Desk Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage midcentury Industrial style table lamp by Dazor Mfg Corp. Perfect for a drafting table or desk.
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Dazor Drafting Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely wonderful Dazor drafting/task lamp, one of the best examples of this type of lighting around, it abounds with interesting design details.
Metal, Wire
Vintage Luxo White Drafting Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early Luxo drafting lamp with white fiberglass shade, heavy white base, and white plastic “LUXO” embossed spring covers. Attributed to Jac Jacobsen. In vintage condition wth wear ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Light Source White Drafting Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced by Light Source, this midcentury drafting, architect’s, or work lamp has two separately-controlled, new bulbs - one regular incandescent and one circular fluorescent. Articu...
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
Sold
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Industrial Drawing Table with Lamp and Drafting Machine by Rotanex, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
The table has a original drawing board, lamp, wooden ruler and drafting machine.
Metal
Sold
H 38.59 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, with Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French beechwood architect's drafting table, signed on base: STUDIO S.G.D.G (France). Adjustable in wanting position by Rocker arm System that can be closed with left wheel , circa 1...
Iron
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
$1,381 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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
$1,747 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
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
Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.
Wood
$4,800
H 40 in W 51 in D 32 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood
Steel, Iron
$695
H 20 in W 10 in D 15 in
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 10" W x 15" D. {3-Way (No)}, (Location: Section 2) Stand...
Metal
Dazor, Edge mounted model 2134 Floating Desk Lamp. 1960s
By Dazor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
This is a famous floating arm lamp by Dazor. Company was founded in 1938 and made itself the name on this design for it's durability, ease of adjustment and most importantly, for str...
Steel
$2,084Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 12 in
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Lafayette, IN
This lamp is a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find, original silver paint that really sets off the form beautifully. However, this la...
Metal
American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s
By Dazor
Located in MIlano, IT
American industrial table lamp by Dazor floating fixtures, 1950s Industrial floating table lamp or desk lamp, part of the category of the "floating fixtures" used in medical or techn...
Metal
1960s Industrial American Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brown painted metal industrial desk lamp designed and manufactured in United States in the Sixties by Dazor ( mod. 1000 ), it's in very good conditions considering use and age. It ...
Metal
$714
H 23.63 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Dazor Adjustable Metal Table Lamp - Mid-Century Design, Made in USA
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Dazor floating fixture metal industrial desk lamp number 2324, in original conditions. Consistent signs of use and age visible on the photos. THIS Table Lamp by Dazor is a timeless...
Metal
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