Czech Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp from Military Hospital, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional industrial floor lamp created from an original unused military field hospital operating light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.
Metal
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Very rare Danish Floorlamp from Louis Poulsen 50s for a Copenhagen hospital
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very rare Vintage floor lamp Danish design by Louis Poulsen 1950s for a Copenhagen hospital These lamps are very special, and designed and made by Louis Poulssen in the 1950s The l...
Chrome, Iron
$202Sale Price|60% Off
1950 Retro Vintage English Hospital Table or Desk Light English Made by Hinders
By Hinders Ltd
Located in Markington, GB
1950 retro vintage English hospital table or desk light, fully working, has has no electric plug (needs fitting!) Dimensions (approx.): Height 35 cm, depth 35cm, width 27cm.
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Articulated Wall or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming Industrial articulated wall or desk lamp salvaged from a hospital. This Industrial lamp has 3 articulated joints and the base can turn as well, making this lamp 'ultra' a...
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 5.71 in
Industrial 201 Bauhaus Light by Bernard-Albin Gras for Atelier Gras Ravel, 1921
By Gras Ravel, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
It can be used for many purposes but was used mostly as a hospital lamp, drawing lamp and desk lamp. Le Corbusier also used this lamp in his workshop.
Aluminum, Iron
Field Hospital Light
Located in Seattle, WA
New old stock M-A-S-H-style field hospital light.
U.S. Naval Clip-On Table Lamps
Located in Sausalito, CA
You're bound to get attached to this metal hospital bed clamp lamp is from the US Navy. Brought to you by SF Designer Will Wick.
Metal
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 28.75 in
Extremely Rare Desk Lamp Design by Ettore Sottsass, Made in Small Quantity
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
It's not known how many pieces are made of this lamp, only she was commissioned for a hospital in Italy.
Metal
Hospital Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Pendant light with original green and cream paint. This light takes one circular halogen bulb and one standard socket bulb. Made in England circa 1950.
Glass, Paint
Adjustable Metal Hospital Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Hospital bed light with telescope retractable arm, brass, new / old stock.
Priced Individually.
Brass
Large Hospital Surgery Lamp Spotlight, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
1950s German large hospital surgery lamp spotlight with E27 bulb. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirements.
Metal, Brass
Hospital Surgery Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Unknown
Steel
Tulle | French hospital light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We ship this item insured, door to door, for $149 outside Europe. French hospital surgery lamp. Made suitable for normal E27 light bulbs.
Aluminum
Large Industrial Medical Vintage Loft Lamp 1977
Located in The Hague, NL
This hospital floor lamp was used for surgery, is made from white] lacquered steel, and is fully functioning.
Metal
Tulle | French hospital light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We ship this item insured, door to door, for $149 outside Europe. French hospital surgery lamp. Made suitable for normal E27 light bulbs.
Aluminum
Pair of Antique O.C. White Model C Wall Sconces Lamps Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
White began to design lamps for desk use, physician’s exam units, hospital floor lamps, and fixtures for the stitching trade.
Metal, Steel, Iron
Sold
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Rare Set of 2 Bedside / Wall Lamps C-1586 by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
These lamp where specially designed for hospitals. The lamps are dimable by shutting the blinds.
Metal
Otto Wagner: large hall lamp for the Steinhof Hospital Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This large portal lamp adorned the staircase leading to the administration building of the Steinhof Hospital in Vienna, designed by Otto Wagner.
Brass
O.C. White Wall Sconce Style G Adjustable Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
White began to design lamps for desk use, physician’s exam units, hospital floor lamps, and fixtures for the stitching trade.
Steel, Iron
Beautiful Counter Balanced Hospital Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
One of the most striking models I've ever had, great use of mixed metals. In it's former life, a surgeon's lamp, now ready for reassignment to home or business. Takes standard light ...
Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Brass
"War of the Worlds" Hospital Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Original, surgeon's lamp that's so far-out looking you'd swear it was cobbled together. Not so! All original componets, I've never seen this model before. Ready for use as floorlamp,...
Aluminum, Steel
Small Vintage Industrial Hospital Lamp on Construction Tripod
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
This impressive polished aluminum surgery light has been redesigned by Dutch designer Stef van der Bijl. This unique lamp is no. seven of eight, from the Prismatic surgery light co...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of English Hospital Floor Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of chrome plated hospital lamps from England. In excellent condition
Hospital Floor Model Examination Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Beautiful restoration enhances this handsome floor model which formally performed many an examination. Get started immediately performing your own. Versatile articulation, takes stan...
Steel, Aluminum
Stylish 1930's Hospital Exam Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Great detailing standout on this articulated arm floor model.
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial Floor Lamp by Wilmot Castle Company
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wilmot Castle Co. of Rochester, New York primarily made surgical lamps for hospitals in the 1930s to the 1950s. We have had a few examples over the years, but never one quite as impr...
Steel
$2,899
H 20.08 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminium, lucite and metal, the table lamp comes wit...
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Midcentury Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal 1x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm and the shade are adjustable.
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'VL38' floor lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for t...
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
$1,237 / item
H 55.9 in W 9.45 in D 14.37 in
Streck' Floor Lamp by Joel Karlsson for Örsjö in Warm Grey
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Streck' floor lamp by Joel Karlsson for Örsjö in Warm Gray. Executed in powder-coated steel with brass details, the 'Streck' series is both timeless and refined in its minimalism...
Brass, Steel
$2,609
H 57.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950/60s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool modernist floor lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from white lacquered metal with nice leather-wrapped details. Model #G-43
Metal
Panthella Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish designer Verner Panton trained under Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen before opening his own studio in Switzerland in 1962. Where his Scandinavian peers worked in muted timbe...
Acrylic
$3,850
H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bellevue Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor lamp designed by Maa. Arne Jacobsen for the Bellevue in 1929 and made by Louis Poulsen Denmark, original condition.
Metal
Rare Adjustable Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked - adjustable - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Chrome
$1,630 / item
H 51.7 in W 9.4 in D 7.5 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Ra...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome Industrial Floor Lamp, Adjustable Height
Located in San Francisco, CA
This large industrial style floor lamp is of Mid 20th Century origin and in very good condition. Made of chrome, the hooded shade is 17" in diameter, which tilts and pivots to direct...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with its elegant design language and materiality. A wide -out arm that is kept flexibly in...
Metal
1970's Luxo LS1A Architects Desk Lamp w. Base
Located in Bern, BE
1970's Luxo Model No. LS1A Architect's Desk Lamp. With enclosed wrought iron base. On/Off switch on lampshade with Swiss wall plug. Max. 75W. In a neutral pale grey colour which wou...
Metal
Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, steel - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal, Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Royal SAS floor lamp Louis Poulsen 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The AJ Royal Floor Lamp, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958, is an exceptional piece of Scandinavian modern design. Created for Louis Poulse...
Metal
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