George Kovacs for Leviton 1970’s Chrome Lamp 3 Bulbs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A George Kovacs for Leviton lamp mid 1970’s. It was re-wired and re-painted black in the back. It
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
George Kovacs for Leviton 1970’s Chrome Lamp 3 Bulbs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A George Kovacs for Leviton lamp mid 1970’s. It was re-wired and re-painted black in the back. It
Chrome
A nice pair of Chrome Kovacs Lamps from the 1980's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Chrome Kovacs lamps from the 1980's. They are in very goof overall condition. Nice
Chrome
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps Attributed To George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps that are attributed to George Kovacs. There is no label hence
Chrome
Midcentury Partners Desk /Table Lamp by George Kovacs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury Partners Desk/ Table Lamp with Articulated Shades by George Kovacs-Hampton Location
Chrome, Metal
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Marble Base Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
1960s Robert Sonneman for Kovacs marble base table lamp.
Marble, Chrome
Sold|$4,200 / set
Pair of Table Lamps by Milo Baughman for Kovacs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of polished chrome table lamps designed by Milo Baughman for Kovacs.
Chrome
1970s American Modern Architectural Minimalist Desk Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare chrome and metal enameled shade desk lamp, a cream color in enameled finish shade with
Chrome
Sold|$1,400
Vintage Pair of Sonneman Lamps for G. Kovacs
Located in Toronto, ON
A chrome and glass pair of Robert Sonneman lamps made exclusively for George Kovacs. If you
Chrome
Peter Hamburger "Crylicord" Lucite Rod Desk Lamp by Kovacs
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This classic 1970s desk lamp features a minimal Lucite rod body with a chrome shade and accent
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$840 / set
Pair of Early 21th Century Ralph Lauren Table Lamps
By George Kovacs, Ralph Lauren
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage early 2000’s table lamps for sale. Manufactured by Ralph Lauren, and very well made
Chrome
Sold|$1,000
Robert Sonneman for Kovac Lighting
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1980's glass, brass and chrome Table lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovac Lighting. Dimmer switch
Brass, Chrome, Metal
A Pair of Lamps With Glass Ball Shades by George Kovacs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale (32"H) lamps in chrome metal and glass ball shades by George Kovacks.
Chrome
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern French Tall Bulbous Chrome Table/Floor Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in London, England
of George Kovacs. The lamps are very versatile and can be used as either table or floor lamps and
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 1970s White Enameled Cylinder Lamps by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 23 inches tall including harps these iconic white enameled cylinder table lamps designed
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$2,400 / set
1970s Lucite Desk Lamps by Peter Hamburger, Pair
By Peter Hamburger, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
These 1970s luxe desk lamps were designed by Peter Hamburger and manufactured by George Kovacs as
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$3,300
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps by Kovacs
By Kovacs, George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of chrome and off white shades table lamps by George Kovacs from the 1970’s. Newly rewired
Chrome
Stellar George Kovacs Chrome Ball Column Table Lamps
By Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic mid century design by George Kovacs, this pair of stacked chrome ball lamps are
Chrome
Chrome Skycraper Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Kovacs tall Skyscraper chrome table lamps from the 1970s. Condition is excellent with no
Chrome
Sold|$1,675
George Kovacs Chrome Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This pair of chrome George Kovacs lamps are cylindrical and all around Minimalist. They are
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps by George Kovacs.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Sphere Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A George Kovacs stacked chrome sphere lamp, 1970. Very good condition George Kovacs stacked chrome
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Culver City, CA
A George Kovacs chrome "stacked ball" table lamp. The lamp is in excellent condition. 32" Height to
Chrome
1970 George Kovacs Minimalistic Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp, Rewired
By George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired Minimalistic chrome cylinder table lamp by George Kovacs included natural cream fabric
Chrome
Cylindrical Wicker Table Lamp by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic woven wicker, aluminum, and chrome table lamp, signed Kovacs. This example is in very
Chrome
Stacking Chrome Ball Table Lamp by George Kovacs Ca. 1970’s
By Kovacs, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
It is not hyperbole to call this lamp iconic, the stacked chrome ball table lamp has become
Chrome
Sold|$1,200
Kovacs Travertine Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Oakland, CA
Table lamp by George Kovacs in solid off white / cream colored travertine in the form of a squared
Travertine, Chrome
Sold|$1,100
Pair of George Kovacs Chrome Cylinder Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Of George Kovacs chrome cylinder lamps Pair of modern, minimal chrome lamps by George Kovacs
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps Attributed to George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chrome table lamps attributed to the designer George Kovacs. We love the simplicity of
Chrome
George Kovacs Style 5-Tier Chrome Ball Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Littleton, CO
A handsome pair of 5-tier chrome ball lamps in the style of George Kovacs with black cloth shades
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage chrome stacked ball lamps designed by George Kovacs, circa 1960. An iconic piece
Chrome
Mid Century George Kovacs Large Chrome 'Caterpillar' Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century chrome "caterpillar" lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Stacked ball form silhouette
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp by George Kovacs Made in USA
By George Kovacs
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Art Deco style table lamp in chrome with a weighted base, signed Kovacs Lighting. Made
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stacked-Ball Chrome Table Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing orb table lamp designed and manufactured by George Kovacs in the United States circa 1970’s
Chrome
Pr. Woven Wicker and Chrome Table Lamps by Kovacs, circa 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of midcentury, Post Modern table lamps having cylindrical woven wicker bodies with
Chrome
Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Style Chrome Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp - George Kovacs Style We are
Chrome
Tall George Kovacs Style Minimalist Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps with Shades
By George Kovacs, Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning pair of tall "Lipstick" chrome tube lamps with original white fabric shades, 1970s
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp by George Kovacs, 1960's
By George Kovacs
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic chrome stacked ball lamp by George Kovacs, 1960's. Shade not included, 30 inches to top of
Chrome
Polished Chrome Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Leviton, circa 1975
By George Kovacs, Leviton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, three-bulb table lamp in mirrored chrome by Austrian-born lighting design Pioneer George
Steel, Chrome
George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Chrome 4 Stacked Ball Table Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovacs (attr.) Mid Century Modern Chrome 4 Stacked Ball Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Nickel Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and classic stacked ball table lamps in nickel chrome. Mirror finish on chrome, which are
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Robert Sonneman Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps for Kovacs
By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Robert Sonneman chrome cylinder lamps for Kovacs. Great profile with shorter than usual
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Chrome Geometric Cantilevered Desk Lamp
By Kovacs, Paul Evans
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and substantial desk lamp manufactured by George Kovacs. This chrome lamp has a geometric
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball ‘Caterpillar’ Lamps in the Style of George Kovacs, a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chrome stacked ball form lamps. Styled after George Kovacs’ “Caterpillar” lamp
Chrome
Pair of George Kovacs Solid Travertine Table Lamps, 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of George Kovacs polished off white travertine table lamps, circa 1980. Featuring squared
Travertine, Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Table Lamps with Gloss Shades, Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Table Lamps with Gloss Shades, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of
Chrome
1970s Lucite and Chrome Desk Lamp by Peter Hamburger for Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Peter Hamburger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking table lamp designed in the 1970s by Peter Hamburger for George Kovacs as part of his
Chrome
Rare Block Steel & Chrome Dual Lamp by Sonneman for Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Hanover, MA
Desk or Table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, designed and produced circa 1953. The
George Kovacs Desk or Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Astoria, NY
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table or desk lamp dating from the 1980s. Crafted with stepped
Metal, Brass, Chrome
George Kovacs, Contribution to Art, 1960s Chrome Ball Art Accent Light / NOS
By George Kovacs
Located in St. Louis, MO
George Kovacs' small contribution to art, chrome globe ball adjustable art accent light, new in the
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Eyeball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Carlos, CA
chrome table lamp, but it is definitely is in the style of famed designer George Kovacs This side
Chrome
George Kovaks Table / Desk Lamp, Chrome, Right Angle Cantilever Design, Works
By George Kovacs, Kovacs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chrome desk lamp designed by George Kovacs, for George Kovacs Lighting, USA, 1970s. Chrome-plated
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Stacked Sphere Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern chrome table lamp. Triple stacked sphere Silhouette. Black round plinth base
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Stainless Table Lamps Robert Sonneman for Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant pair of chrome barrel shaped table lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Modern Stacked Chrome Ball Desk or Table Lamp Small
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A chic '70s Modern stacked chrome four ball or sphere desk or table lamp attributed to George
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Chrome and Lucite Lamps, Pair
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern curved dome top table lamps with matching bases and Lucite supports
Chrome
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Off White Double Head Cube Shade Desk Lamp, C. 1970
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs enameled off white metal double box head table lamp. Featuring
Metal, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Articulating Adjustable Mable and Chrome Table Desk Task Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist articulating table desk or task lamp rendered in white Carrara marble from Italy with a
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
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.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
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.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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