Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A machinist lamp with a clamp base, featuring an adjustable arm and an enameled swiveling shade.
20th Century English Table Lamps
Metal
Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A machinist lamp with a clamp base, featuring an adjustable arm and an enameled swiveling shade.
Metal
1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck. The lamp was produced in England in the fifties and used as a machinists task lamp.
Metal
Vintage Industrial Articulating Woodward Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Machinist's Lamp Height from the floor to the top of the main upright: 60 1/2" high Length from the rotating bracket to the shade: 29 1/2" Base Dimensions: 19" x 19" Mate...
Steel
$398 / item
H 25.2 in W 3.15 in D 15.75 in
Vintage French Industrial Green Machinist Table Lamps by Lumina
By Lumina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial table / work light ‘Pfaff’ with bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in base Available with UK / US plug Bulb holder : B15 Priced per individual ...
Iron
$932 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique Industrial Simanco Singer Machinist Table Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed lamp by early 20th‑century makers Simanco, c.1930 A delicate and now increasingly scarce lamp, originally fitted to the side of seamstress’s Singer sewing machi...
Steel
Tall Studio Machinist Brushed Steel "Rocket" Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Studio Machined Aeronautic Brushed Steel Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted tripod rocket form a top a footed Tripod base. Original adjustable harp; shifts up and down 3...
Steel
$558
H 27.56 in W 5.71 in D 18.9 in
French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Ki-É-Klair
By Ki-E-Klair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron and Aluminium gooseneck machinist work light by Ki-É-Klair, France. ca 1950. adjustable in height and angle. including plug and switch.
Aluminum, Iron
$1,102 / set
H 4.73 in W 4.93 in D 13.19 in
Pair of Vintage Industrial Mid-Century French Jielde Wall Lamp Sconce. c.1950
By Jielde
Located in London, GB
Iconic pair of French industrial machinist’s lamps by Jean‑Louis Domecq (Jieldé), c.1950.
Steel
$664 / item
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 27.56 in
French Black 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Brass Machinist Work Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs.
Brass, Iron, Enamel
$398
H 43.31 in W 6.7 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Army Green Metal Spring Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal industrial 2 arm work light made for the Swedish Army adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in shade Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual i...
Metal, Aluminum
$787
H 36.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher Adjustable in height and angle Including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
$939
H 36.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
French Grey Blue Vintage Industrial Table Clamp Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Grey Blue Metal Vintage industrial 2-arm machinist work table lamp Cast iron clamp. Metal joints.
Iron
Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A wonderful rare industrial adjustable machinist's lamp made by the Igranic Electrical Company, London.
Steel, Iron
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original mid cent...
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original mid cent...
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original 1930s wo...
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original 1930s wo...
Wood
Industrial Machinists Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
F.E.W. Handy-lamp by Autax Langham Essex. Single arm mounted to a cast iron base with articulating shade.
Metal, Iron
Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co
By Dugdills
Located in Nottingham, GB
An extremely rare large brass machinist lamp made in England Circa 1910 by John Dugdill & Co Ltd.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Rare Huge Brass Articulating Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co
By Dugdills
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and extremely large brass articulating wall mounted machinist lamp Made in England Circa 1910 by John Dugdill & Co Ltd.
Brass
Gray French Vintage Industrial Machinist Lamp by Lumina
By Lumina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial work light with Bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in shade Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb E14 screw bulb size Priced per individual item. All ...
Iron
Gray Vintage French Industrial Machinist Lamp by Brevete Lumina
By Lumina, Brevete
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial work light with Bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in base Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb E14 screw bulb size Priced per individual item. All l...
Iron
Large Wall-Mounted Industrial 'Machinist' Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Large adjustable wall-mounted angle poise with distressed green paint by The Dugdill Company, circa 1930.
Steel
Green Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade UK Vintage Industrial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare machinist lamp by R.E.A.L. Made in England, circa 1930s.
Enamel, Iron
Five Green Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade UK Vintage Industrial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare machinist lamp by R.E.A.L. Made in England, circa 1930s.
Enamel, Iron
Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very rare example of the iconic factory machinist’s lamp, made in England by Dugdills, c.1910.
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Twin Spotlight Lamp by Mel Elek, c.1940
By Mek Elek
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid-20th century twin munitions machinists lamp by London based designer Mek Elek, circa 1940's.
Metal
Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Fantastic example of an earlier factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1920 Fully constructed from brass and retaining the original green painted finish, featuring ...
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 5.32 in
Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earl...
Steel
Sold
H 37.01 in Dm 5.32 in
Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earlie...
Steel
Sold
H 41.34 in Dm 5.32 in
Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1930 In completely original condition with factory applied paint with nice overall industrial patina.
Steel
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An original example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel, dry scraped back to reveal the original patinated green paint...
Steel
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a wonderful patinated finish throughout, featuring the earlie...
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An original example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with remnants of painted layers which have patinated during its ...
Steel
Sold
H 70.87 in Dm 7.49 in
Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An incredible and extra-large factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1930 This versatile and articulating lamp could be used in a floor, wall, desk or ceiling moun...
Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earl...
Steel
Sold
H 78.75 in Dm 7.09 in
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Ceiling Lamp, C.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An incredible and rare extra-large factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills, circa 1930 Referred to as a 'ceiling pendant' in an original catalogue from the 1930s, idea...
Steel
Sold
H 52.76 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Dugdills Floor Standing Adjustable Brass Lamp, C.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large brass machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1920 Likely designed to be portable and stand next to a desk and focus light in a specific area for the...
Brass
1950's Original Articulated Machinists Desk Lamps By EDL - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Articulated Machinists Desk Lamps By EDL – Pair 1950’s Original Machinists Desk Lamps By EDL – Pair.
Metal
Table Lamp by Alcoa
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning machinist lamp handmade by workers at Alcoa during the mid to late 1930s, exemplifying the streamlined elegance and forward-looking optimism of the Art Deco era.
Aluminum, Brass
John Dugdill & Co Vintage Antique Industrial Anglepoise Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique machinist lamp circa 1920’s manufactured in England by John Dugdill and Co.
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Articulated Woodward Machinists Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is signed Woodward. If you're a seasoned collector than you already know this is good one. It stands about 70 inches but can lean forward or grow taller when needed. The jo...
Iron
French Black Enamel Vintage Machinist Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Back metal work light / wall lamp with 3 arms Black enamel shade Plug and switch on wire size foot 6.5 × 6.5 cm Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb B15. bayonet Priced per individual item. ...
Aluminum, Iron, Enamel
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Clamp Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original machine factory lamp green metal white interior E27 / E26, including 2 meters / 80” wire and plug Also available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per indi...
Iron
Vintage Industrial Dugdills Machinist's Adjustable Lamp, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Fantastic example of the classic Dugdills desk lamp used by factory workers. c.1930 Found with a thick covering of rust, this lamp has been cleaned sympathetically to show signs o...
Brass
Gray French Vintage Industrial Machinist Wall Lamps by Lumina
By Lumina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial work light ‘Pfaff’ with bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in shade Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb E14. bayonet Priced per individual item. All...
Iron
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk / low floor light 2 meter black cotton flex. Plug and Bakelite switch Diameter base 35 cm Weight: 2.90 kg / 6.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps h...
Iron
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H 31.5 in Dm 4.34 in
Vintage Industrial Dugdills Machinist's Adjustable Factory Desk Lamp, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufactures Dugdills. c.1930 In un-touched, original condition - the lamp retains remnants of its factory pain...
Steel
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 6.89 in
Vintage Industrial Dugdills Machinist's Adjustable Portable Desk Lamp, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very original example of the classic Dugdills desk lamp used by factory workers. c.1930 In wonderful original condition, including the matchstick bulbholder; this lamp has been cl...
Enamel, Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 4.73 in L 17.72 in
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Desk Lamp, c.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
A stunning desk lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 This very early example, made entirely of brass, features the earlier 'rosettes' or daisy wheels for adj...
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 3.15 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
A stunning wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 This example, made entirely of brass, features the earlier 'rosettes' or daisy wheels for adjusting and ti...
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 5.12 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints and ...
Brass
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints and ...
Brass
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920 Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints and ...
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 17.33 in
German Grey Metal 2 Arm Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German industrial 2 arm machinist work light lamp with gray shade on old wooden base.
Iron
Cast Iron Machinist's Work Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast Iron & steel industrial style adjustable task lamp, desk light. Arm measures 21" in Length. Distressed metal shade (may vary). Cast Iron knuckle fittings. Complimentary shippin...
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufactures Dugdills. c.1930 In un-touched, original condition - the lamp retains its factory paint throughout a...
Steel
Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufactures Dugdills. c.1930 In un-touched, original condition - the lamp retains remnants factory paint thorugh...
Steel
Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufactures Dugdills. c.1920 Smaller than usual scale, The whole in as found condition with remnants of the or...
Steel
Sold
H 22.45 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Industrial Machinist Factory Autax Table Desk Task Lamp Light Lighting
Located in Sale, GB
- A vintage industrial F.E.W. Handy-Lamp by Autax Langham Essex, England circa 1950. - Simple raw industrial lamp, great design with the most amazing original red paint. - Single a...
Iron
Antique Industrial Simanco Singer Machinist Table Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegantly formed lamp by early 20th Century powerhouses Simanco. c.1930 A delicate lamp once fixed to every seamstress's Singer sewing machine, but now very hard t...
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 6.5 in
Pair of Vintage Industrial Revo Machinist Factory Workshop Lamps. circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of industrial workshop lamps made in England by REVO. c.1930 In nice original condition with bags of character. The green vitreous enamelled shade has signs of age and use ...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Desk Table Lamp, C.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass desk lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. circa 1920 Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints ...
Brass
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 3.55 in
Vintage Industrial Nickel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufacturer Dugdills. c.1920 Smaller than usual scale, in as found condition retaining the original nickel-pla...
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 6.7 in
Vintage Industrial Black Steel Machinist Walligraph Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Elegantly designed machinist's task lamp, made in England by Walligraph. c.1930 Simple construction of two steel arms, on table/wall mount; all retaining the original black factor...
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890
By O.C. White
Located in London, GB
A finely engineered industrial task lamp made in the USA by O.C. White. c.1890. The piece retains its original articulated arm, stamped O.C. WHITE CO., WORCESTER, MASS., with the re...
Brass, Steel
French Green Copper Rust Iron Machinist Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs.
Iron, Copper
Vintage French Industrial Blue Enamel Machinist Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs.
Enamel, Iron
Black Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Gooseneck Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs.
Iron
On Hold|$986
H 35.44 in Dm 5.52 in
Green 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in height and angle Including plug and switch Base size 7 × 7 cm Weight: 2.40 k...
Enamel, Iron
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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