Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Cool post modern eyeball floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Metal
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.
Chrome
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Eyeball Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Denton, TX
A desk or table lamp with black enamel finish task lighting label with Kovacs name.
Steel
Chrome Eyeball Atomic Orbiter Lamp
By George Kovacs, Koch & Lowy, Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A rare chrome eyeball lamp featuring a heavy base and an orb that swivels and orbits a circular path. In the style of Kovacs, Sonneman, and Koch-Lowy. A few important notes about al...
Chrome
George Kovac Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Original Kovac eyeball lamp, rotating 360 head. In amazing condition with both perfect design and functional style. This is a great find and perfect for a reading lamp or as a functi...
Eyeball Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate desk or table lamp with a glossy brown enamel finish provides concentrated task lighting via a rounded ball shade with a focused opening. A narrow, tubular arm terminates ...
Steel
Single Eyeball Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate floor lamp with a glossy brown enamel finish provides concentrated task lighting via a rounded ball shade with a focused opening. A narrow, tubular arm terminates in a rou...
Steel
George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A George Kovacs "eyeball" reading lamp. Satin chrome finish with 360 degree pivoting head.
George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Southampton, NJ
George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange enamel finish.
Enamel, Steel
Sonneman for Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Postmodern adjustable eyeball floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Metal
Sold
H 21.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Eyeball Orb Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
This original midcentury table lamp works with an adjustable arm and adjustable orb head supported on a steel rod that is firmly grounded on a square base. The bright yellow color ad...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Eyeball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Carlos, CA
No maker marks or designer tags on this chrome table lamp, but it is definitely is in the style of famed designer George Kovacs This side table light lamp is in overall very good ...
Chrome
Sonneman Chrome Brass Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A chrome and brass eyeball floor reading lamp by designer Robert Sonneman for marker George Kovacs, late Midcentury Modern to early Postmodern design periods, circa early late-20th c...
Brass, Chrome
1970s Classic American Eyeball Floor Lamp with Glass Table
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant eyeball floor lamp with a practical thick glass table. Solid well made construction. Contain one E26 socket rated at 100 watt. Shade does not come with order, disp...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 53.5 in W 8 in D 11 in
Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Orbiter Floor Lamp, USA, 1960s
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile adjustable and articulating floor lamp rendered in a chrome plated steel stem and eyeball sphere reflector shade with a solid blackened steel base plate. The lamp pivots i...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Chrome Eyeball Orbiter Floor Lamps by Sonneman C 1970s
By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of chrome eyeball, orbiter style floor lamps attributed to Sonneman Lighting, in the style of George Kovacs, circa 1970s.
Chrome, Iron
Chrome and Black Eyeball Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970's
By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
This interesting desk, or table lamp, features a black block form base that supports a chrome ball shade which has a smaller chrome ball inside it, that rotates to control the light....
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Chrome and Black Eyeball Floor Lamp c 1960/1970's
By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Space Age black and chrome eyeball style floor lamp, featuring black and chrome ball shade, which tilts to direct the light. The ball shade is supported by two chrome rods, which ha...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an original chrome Eyeball Orb Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, United States, c.1960's The lamp is adjustable and the head can pivot. Its in excellent condition with no dents...
Chrome
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs White Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 1970s white “Eyeball” floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Metal
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New London, CT
Another classic midcentury design by Rober Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Steel, Chrome
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
Sonneman for Kovacs Steel and Chrome Cubist Floor Lamp in Red, 1950s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern cubist floor lamp. Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Designed and produced in the 1950s. Base is made out of either solid iron or steel. Has a long ch...
Cut Steel, Chrome, Iron
Sold|$895
H 69.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Iconic Postmodern Halogen Mack Floor Lamp by George Kovack for Sonneman c 1980s
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential 1980's Postmodern, Memphis School design floor lamp, in excellent, original, clean, and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with...
Metal
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$16,500 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 26.25 in W 52.5 in D 18.5 in
Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Designer Koba, Versatile Storage, 2025
By Koba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 03 is our most versatile creation of Series 01. Capable of filling the role of a dresser, credenza or sideboard. Drawing inspiration from Mid Century cabinetry, Model 03 is our...
Leather, Paint, Walnut
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fully adjustable reading lamp in bronze enamel by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Lamp extends from 45 inches to 58 in height. This item...
Steel
$13,362 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi. Made from mdf with natural ...
Wood, Fabric
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.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
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The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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