$7,998 / item
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 7.88 in
Kobis and Lorence, 6 large lacquered metal wall sconces circa 1950.
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Kobis and Lorence, 6 large lacquered metal wall sconces circa 1950.
Metal, Brass
Large Vintage Wall Lights from Kobis and Lorence, 1950s
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Extremely rare large wall lights by M. Kobis and R. Lorence, France 1950. The acrylic palmette is backlit by two bulbs, the sphere has three reflectors articulated by ball joints.
Brass
Kobis & Lorence Chandelier
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s French chandelier by Kobis et Lorence in the form of a bouquet of flowers with six curved brass arms and color green, yellow and red enameled perforated metal cones and origina...
Brass
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has three perforated metal shades, in red, green and yellow, in a flower shape that are a...
Metal, Brass
Kobis & Lorence Three Arm Wall Lamp
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely rare grand scale wall lamp with three brass arms and tri-colour articulating cone lights by M. Kobis & R. Lorence, France 1953. ref: Mobilier et Decoration 1953 No. 8 juil...
Brass, Aluminum
Kobis et Lorence Five Arm Wall Mounted Lamp
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
Bench-made fabrication by the workshop of M. Kobis et R. Lorence using hefty solid brass and spun aluminum elements.
Aluminum, Brass
Sexy Midcentury French Sconces Design by Kobis Lorence
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1950s sconces design by Kobis Lorence.
Metal, Brass
Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Catonvielle, FR
First published by Omnialux, then by Kobis and Lorence, he created his own publishing house in 1953: Luminalite.
Aluminum, Brass
French 1950s Googie Atomic Chandelier
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1, M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
If requested we could change the colors of the enamel. In the style of Kobis et Lorence.
Aluminum
French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustab...
Brass
French 1950's Brass Chandelier with Yellow Glass Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
I must say in terms of technical machining skill and heft of materials used this chandelier exceeds that of works by such illustrious designers such as Gino Sarfatti, Pierre Guariche...
Brass
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H 195 in W 40 in D 70 in
Kobis and Lorence Midcentury Glass and Metal Flowers Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Floor lamp with three shades resembling flowers. Two trays at the bottom.
Metal
M. Kobis and R. Lorence Very rare Set of six 1950 show sconces
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
M. Kobis and R. Lorence Set of six 1950 show sconces full restored
Brass
Gold-Plated Starburst Ceiling Fixture by Kobis Lorens
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in New York, NY
The gold-plated brass centre with wide, short electrical fitting.
Brass, Gold Plate
Pair of Large "Leaf" Sconces
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of large "leaf" wall sconces attributed to Kobis Lorens. Painted metal and patinated and polished brass.
Brass
Kobis and Lorence, pair of double wall lights, France 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Catonvielle, FR
The quality and originality of its lights places Maison Kobis and Lorence as an important player in French design of the fifties.
Metal
Kobis and Lorence Reflector Hanging Lamp, France, circa 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Kobis and Lorence reflector hanging lamp, circa 1950, France.
Metal, Brass
1950 Kobis and Lorence Reflector Hanging ceiling Lamp
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic french made three arm reflector light by Kobis/ lorence . This ceiling pendant has been rewired while maintaining the original French bayonet B22 bulb sockets, and origin...
Aluminum, Brass
Outstanding Pair of Planter Sconces by Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
Very rare deisgn by Biny, manufactured by Kobis and Lorence in the early 1950's. Truly the height of the playful side of post war French style, each sconce is amorphous housing of pe...
Brass, Steel
Pair of 'Ciel Etoile' Sconces by Kobis et Lorence 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950 Kobis et Lorence sconces in perforated sheet steel with brass inlays representing stars and moons.
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Table Lamp by Kobis & Lorence, 1950s
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step back in time to the iconic era of mid-century modern design with this captivating Sputnik table lamp, meticulously crafted by Kobis & Lorence in Italy during the 1950s. Crafted ...
Metal, Brass
Kobis and Laurance Chandelier Lamp, 1950s, Lacquered Metal, French
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Ceiling lamp, designed by Kobis and Laurence. It has six light bulbs that can be oriented. It has been wired again. The color is the original. European Plug (up to 250V). I have had...
Metal
Rare Flush Mount by Kobis & Lorens
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Flush Mount by Kobis et Lorence. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s.
Brass
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H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
Kobis et Lorence, Pair of Double Perforated Metal Sconces, France, 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of double perforated metal sconces, attributed to Kobis and Lorence, France, 1950. The cornet-shaped reflectors are mounted on a ball joint, fixed on a black lacquered wooden ba...
Metal
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H 76.78 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Kobis et Lorence, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, France, 1953
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Catonvielle, FR
M. Kobis & R. Lorence, floor lamp in varnished brass with adjustable height, France 1950.
Brass
Rare Jacques Biny Perforated Metal Wall Sconce
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare applique designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Kobis-Lorence, France. Modernist amorphous reflector in enameled perforated steel, framed in brass banding.
Brass
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H 13 in W 12.51 in D 9.51 in
1950s French Perforated Metal Sconces Wall Lights by Jacques Biny, France
By Jacques Biny
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted on a minimalist bracket arm, the design resonates with Jacques Biny’s renowned work for Kobis‑Lorence and Luminalite—with precise yet playful geometry and textural interplay.
Metal
Kobis Lorens ceiling fixture
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Newburgh, NY
A Kobis Lorens ceiling fixture, made of brass and glass, the outer shade is velum with a brass trim. The overall length can be extended with longer wire.
Brass
1950's Colorful Italian Botanical Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical and fun flowerpot style chandelier with the lights as long-stem flowers growing from a central bowl. Note that bowl, light-head cones and original ceiling canopy all have ...
Brass, Aluminum
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