1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural chandelier by world renowned architectural and Industrial designer Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa the 1987. This clean-lined chand...
Metal
Post-modern Memphis Industrial Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern George Kovacs floor lamp made of perspex and lacquered metal.
Lacquer
$2,217Sale Price / item|40% Off
Memphis Style Robert Sonneman "Echoes of Vienna" Floor Lamp for Kovacs, 1987
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Robert Sonneman's "Echoes of Vienna" metal industrial Floor Lamp for Geroge Kovacs lighting. This lamp features an aluminum and steel construction with a grey silver-tone polish to t...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs table lamp, Memphis Design 80s, black metal and glass, architectural design This elegant table/desk lamp with the model name 'Bankers' was...
Metal
$398Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
By George Kovacs, Memphis Milano, Robert Sonneman
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare lamp - halogen light - dimming intensity of light - very nice style of blue lighting
Metal
Modern Memphis Style Metal and Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Vienna, AT
The modern Memphis style metal and glass vintage table lamp was designed by Robert Sonneman 1987 and produced by George Kovacs, USA.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in London, GB
A rare matte black version of Robert Sonneman's table lamp for George Kovacs, USA, circa 1980. Measures: H 39.5cm, W 44.5cm, D 12cm.
Metal
George Kovacs Memphis-Inspired Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Perhaps influenced by the Memphis School in Italy, this gilt metal floor lamp from George Kovacs is of reading height and has a black matte lacquer conical metal shade.
Metal
Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era
By George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern Memphis era look table amp, in metal and wood lacquer finish. working condition.
Metal
Postmodern Be Yang Table Desk Lamp by Kovacs Memphis Era
By George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern Memphis era look table amp, in metal and wood lacquer finish. working condition.
Metal
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H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Post Modern Bankers Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, George Kovacs
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern - Memphis Milano style, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs circa 1980s.
Metal
Memphis Style Table Lamp By Robert Sonneman For George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Memphis Group, Robert Sonneman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Memphis style table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Steel
Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1990s Memphis style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table lamp.
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s
By George Kovacs
Located in Deland, FL
Enhance your interior with this striking Post Modern Memphis Style table lamp, designed by the renowned George Kovacs and manufactured by Sonneman in the USA during the 1990s.
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Set of Two Memphis Style Table Lamps by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s
By George Kovacs
Located in Deland, FL
Enhance your interior with this striking set of two Post Modern Memphis Style table lamps, designed by the renowned George Kovacs and manufactured by Sonneman in the USA during the 1...
Steel
Post Modern Memphis Sonneman Table Lamps for Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of pewter toned metal table lamps with coned shades topped with patinaed brass finals matching the ball to the base and middle detail piece. Inside the shade is a frosted glas...
Metal
Postmodern Brushed Steel Memphis Era Brushed Steel Sculptural Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural cut brushed steel circa the 1990s, freshly rewired lampshade is not included, original finial made for this lamp. incredible piece of art. Memphis postmodern design.
Cut Steel
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs memphis Post Modern table lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis style post modern table lamp. Metal cone shade and base with with muted gold ball and accent.
Iron
Pair Of Small 1980s George Kovacs Memphis Style lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of George Kovacs Memphis style small table lamps. Original wiring, needs rewiring.
Metal
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H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern, Memphis School, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs circa 1990.
Metal
Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Memphis inspired desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1980s.
Metal
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H 15.5 in W 17 in D 4.75 in
Custom Postmodern Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s
By Memphis Group, Robert Sonneman, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern library desk table or task lamp rendered in hand painted metal and glass in the Memphis style by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1980s.
Metal
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H 53 in W 12 in D 12 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Floor Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, 1990's
By George Kovacs
Located in Deland, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking Post Modern Memphis Style floor lamp, designed by the renowned George Kovacs and manufactured by Sonneman in the USA during the 1990s.
Steel
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H 23 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Post Modern, Memphis School candlestick form table lamp, designed by George Kovacs, for Robert Sonneman, ca.1990's.
Metal
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H 72.75 in Dm 12.5 in
Pr. Post Modern Memphis Style Torchieres att. to Sonneman for Kovacs c 1980/1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Memphis, Post Modern halogen torchieres, design attributed to Sonneman, for Kovacs, circa 1980/1990's.
Metal
Memphis Style Table Lamps with Travertine Base
By Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1980s Memphis style table lamps with travertine base and metal shades, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina.
Travertine, Iron
1987 Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Postmodern, Memphis lamp by Robert Sonneman for Geroge Kovacs.
Metal
Fine Robert Sonneman Memphis Inspired Suspension Chandelier
By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
This chandelier by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs takes its form from the times, Memphis and Postmodern.
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H 28.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
1990s Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural, Memphis style table lamp by the recognizable designer Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa the 1990s.
Metal
Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
1987 designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table desk lamp, with dimmer switch freshly rewired, with brass poles and glass diffuser, beautiful simple and elegant.
Brass, Chrome
Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
1987 Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table desk lamp, with dimmer switch freshly rewired, with brass poles and glass diffuser, beautiful simple and elegant.
Brass, Chrome
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Table Lamp
By Memphis Group, Robert Sonneman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis style table lamp. In good working condition with wear to paint on on/off switch.
George Kovacs Polished Metal Lamp
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite simple geometric mid century modern polished metal lamp by George Kovacs.
Lucite
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H 15 in W 17.5 in D 4.75 in
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Postmodern Bankers Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, post modern style bankers desk lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. This post Memphis era table lamp was inspired by Ettore Sottsass' design for his Pausania lamp.
Metal
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.
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