Hala Zeist Pinocchio
Hala Pinocchio Desk or Wall Lamps
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Washington, DC
Hala Zeist Pinocchio lamps by H.Th.J.A. Basque. These function as a table or wall light. The light
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Pinocchio Lamp with black shade by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant table or wall lamps for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in height and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Aluminum, Steel
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 14.18 in
HJ Busquet Midcentury "Pinocchio" Red Table or Wall Lamp for Hala Zeist 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury modern design table or wall lamp model Pinocchio designed by H. J. Busquet for Hala
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in
Recent Sales
Yellow Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist Pinocchio Table Lamp
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
This adorable Pinochio lamp was designed by Herman Busquet in 1956 for Hala Zeist in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Original Pinocchio lamp, designed in the 1950s by H. Th. J.A. Busquet (1914-1977) for Hala Zeist
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This iconic Mid-Century 'Pinokkio' lamp was designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist. This small metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Grey Pinocchio Table Lamp by H.Th.A. Busquet for Hala Zeist
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Grey table lamp or wall lamp, model Pinocchio, designed by H. Busquet and
manufactured by Hala
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Pinocchio" Desk or Wall Lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1956 by Busquet, and made by Hala Zeist in the Netherlands, the "Pinocchio" is a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Style Floor Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
similar in design of the famed Pinocchio Floor Lamp by Hala Zeist. In original condition with visible wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Floor Lamp
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, Hala Pinocchio floor lamp by H. Busquet, 1954. With a red hat and star detail cut-outs. Some
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, Hala Pinocchio floor lamp by H Th J A Busquet 1954. With a red hat and star detail cut-outs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Table Or Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by H.Th.A. Busquets for Hala Zeist. Bone White Shade with Perforated Metal Star Cut-Out
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
HALA ZEIST PINOCCHIO TABLE OR WALL LAMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed By H.Th.A. Busquets for Hala Zeist. Black Enameled Shade with Perforated Metal Star Cut
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pinocchio Lamp Red by Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch modern lamp, Hala, Netherlands, 1950s
Tripod base adjustable in height and angle
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pinocchio Table Lamp Hala Zeist Holland
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Den Haag, NL
So well designed this little Yellow Pinocchio table lamp. Adjustable in hight by moving
Its feet
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Floor Lamp with Pinocchio Shade
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
H. Busquet / Hala Zeist / Netherlands.
Rare, Hala Pinocchio floor lamp by H. Th. J. A. Busquet
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Grey Table of Wall Lamp, Model Pinocchio by H. Busquetand and Hala Zeist, 1950s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Grey table lamp or wall lamp, model Pinocchio, designed by H. Busquet and
manufactured by Hala
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in Dm 3.55 in
Grey Table of Wall Lamp, Model Pinocchio by H. Busquetand and Hala Zeist, 1950s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Grey table lamp or wall lamp, model Pinocchio, designed by H. Busquet and
manufactured by Hala
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H 11.82 in Dm 3.55 in
Hala Zeist Red Enameled Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala Zeist red enameled metal table or wall lamp with pinocchio shade. Versatile small lamps that
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful "Pinocchio" lamp designed by H. Busquet, manufactured by Hala Zeist in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Mid Century Pinocchio Black Floor Lamp by H. Busquet, 1954
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist in 1954, this rare Pinocchio floor lamp features a black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Lamp Yellow
By Hala Zeist
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch modern lamp, Hala, Netherlands, 1950s
Tripod base adjustable in height and angle
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and stylish table or wall lamp for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pinocchio Lamps by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant table or wall lamps for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in height and
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pinocchio Lamp by Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands, 1950s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist in 1956, this Pinocchio table lamp features an adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Chrome
Yellow Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and stylish table or wall lamp for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pinocchio Lamp with black shade by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant table or wall lamps for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in height and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 14.18 in
1950s 'Pinocchio' Table or Wall Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Versatile , agile , Classic midcentury European table or wall lamp.
Enameled conical aluminium shade with pierced star motif.
Aluminium stem rotate 360 degree and slide up and do...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Hala Zeist Yellow Enameled Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala Zeist yellow enameled metal table or wall lamp with Pinocchio shade. Versatile small lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and stylish table or wall lamp for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pinocchio Lamp by H.Th.A. Busquet 1956 for Hala
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant table or wall lamps for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in height and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Style Table Lamp attributed to Busquet for Hala Zeist
Located in New York City, NY
Small metal table lamp with Red shade that pivots up + down. Hook on the base of the lamp with option to mount as a wall sconce. Newly rewired for US.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Pinocchio Floor Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, Netherlands, 1954
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique Pinocchio floor lamp, designed by H. Busquet, manufactured by Hala in the Netherlands in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp for Hala
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in New York, NY
aluminum visor and nickel-plated steel stem, designed by H. Busquet and produced by Hala Zeist, Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Aluminum
Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp with Red Visor
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in New York, NY
aluminum visor and nickel-plated steel stem, designed by H. Busquet and produced by Hala Zeist, Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Pinocchio Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This iconic Mid-Century 'Pinokkio' lamp was designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist. This small metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'Pinocchio' Table or Wall Lamp by Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1956
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Designed in 1956 by Herman Busquet, and made by Hala Zeist in the Netherlands, the "Pinocchio" is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Dutch Design Pinocchio desk or wall lamp by Busquet for Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Staphorst, NL
Pinocchio desk or wall lamp by H.Th.A. Busquet for Hala Zeist. Typical Dutch design from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'Pinocchio' Table and Wall Lamp by Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1956
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Designed in 1956 by Herman Busquet, and made by Hala Zeist in the Netherlands, the "Pinocchio" is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 12.6 in W 7.49 in D 11.82 in
Set of Two Dutch Design Pinocchio Desk / Wall Lamps by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hala Zeist, The Netherlands (since 1932). The red lacquered shade has a decorative star pattern along
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in
Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp for Hala
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
aluminium visor and nickel-plated steel stem, designed by H. Busquet and produced by Hala Zeist, Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pinocchio Table Lamp by H.TH.J.A. Busquet for Hala
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pinocchio table and wall lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet for the Dutch manufacturer Hala Zeist. Named
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H. Th. J. A. Busquet "Pinocchio" Table or Wall Lamp for Hala Zeist
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pinocchio" table or wall lamp designed by Busquet and made by Hala Zeist 1956 in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H. Th. J. A. Busquet Light-Grey "Pinocchio" Table or Wall Lamp for Hala Zeist
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pinocchio" table or wall lamp designed by Busquet and made by Hala Zeist 1956 in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 12.6 in
Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Chicago, IL
A versatile and classic mid-century European table or wall lamp in neutral off-white color. Produced in the Netherlands in the 1950s, this lamp has a round, conic, aluminum shade wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Red Metal Pinocchio Table and Wall Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Ca. 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Schagen, NL
Hala Zeist, Netherlands. This small lamp can function as both table lamp and wall lamp. Adjustable in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 7.49 in D 9.06 in
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Hala Zeist Pinocchio For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hala zeist pinocchio you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hala zeist pinocchio for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a hala zeist pinocchio — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A hala zeist pinocchio, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one hala zeist pinocchio that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet and Anvia produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a hala zeist pinocchio start at $258 and top out at $3,595 with the average selling for $521.
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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.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
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