Industrial magnifying lamp by Gruber, patented S.G.D.G. in France - 1940/50s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Industrial - Lamp - decorative Measures : 20x31cm H:30cm GRUBER magnifying lamp / BTE SGDG.
Metal
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp Very rare in original condition Horstmann Pluslite model Desk/Work lamp, in full working order. it has their iconic rol...
Metal
Banded Cylindrical Murano Magnifying Solid Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lamp with a timeless, modern design fitting many styles.
Brass
Industrial Magni-Ray Magnifying Jeweler's Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magni-ray, midcentury, industrial, magnifying, jeweler's table lamps feature cast metal bases and shades with chrome poles and stems.
Metal, Chrome
Desk Lamp with Magnifying Lens by Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An interesting and finely crafted industrial lamp with a magnifying lens, its cantilevered arm is attached to a sculptural pedestal base.?
Metal
Vintage Industrial Art Deco Enbeeco Magnifying Desk Lamp. c.1930
Located in London, GB
An early 20th‑century industrial inspection lamp by Enbeeco, c.1930. A wonderfully engineered piece of British workshop lighting, built around a cast‑iron base and a curved steel ar...
Brass
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass Dazor Floating Fixture, 1960s
By Dazor
Located in MIlano, IT
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass by Dazor Floating Fixture, 1960s Model M-270 laboratory table lamp with magnifying glass and metal diffuser.
Steel
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Metal
Vintage Black Theater Tripod Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage theatre spotlight on wooden tripod made during the 1960s - Adjustable height and angle - Black metal body - Clear magnifying glass - Dimensions of the lamp: 21 x 21 cm,...
Iron
Mid-Century Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Roma, IT
This fantastic one is fantastic as it is made of chromed metal with elegant eye-shaped magnifying glass screens. The lamp has two lights with a small E / 14 fitting.
Steel, Chrome
Hadrill and Horstmann Counter Balance Trolley Floor Lamp
Located in Lake Success, NY
Hadrill and Horstmann counter balance trolley floor lamp with a magnifying lens, 1950s.
Unavailable
H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Frosted Concave Circular Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Six concave indentations on each lamp beautifully magnify and reflect the light.
Glass, Plastic
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Clear Cubed Thick Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill and Putzler clear thick glass cubed table lamps which magnify and reflect the light through them beautifully.
Glass, Plastic
Unavailable
H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Space Age Frosted Clear Concave Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Six concave indentations on each lamp beautifully magnify and reflect the light.
Glass
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
The Fresnel style lens was made to magnify the oil lamp light to be visible for 20 nautical miles and burn for about 7 hours before refilling.
Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Magnifying lamp glass light Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded 3.75 tall x 9 w x 3.88 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition See images please.
Metal
1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task lamp magnifier 1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass with Clamp 6.75 tall x 3.25 w x 7 d Preowned Unrestored vintage condition See images provided.
Metal
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H 30 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floating Fixture Magnifying Dazor Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage articulating floating fixture magnifying dazor desk lamp with weighted base. Takes 22 Watt circular bulb.
Metal
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H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Hadrill & Horstmann Pluslite Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Circa 1940
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pluslite table lamp with magnifying glass by Hadrill & Horstmann.
Metal
Lumi Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional desk lamp with magnifying lens
Metal, Brass
Petite Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp torchiere with magnifying lens
Brass
Hadrill & Horstmann Work Lamp
By Hardrill and Hortsmann
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying work lamp in original black finish with weighted counterbalance.
Metal
'Pluslite' Long Reach Table Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A long reach pluslite table lamp with magnifying glass by Hadrill & Horstmann.
Chrome
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H 22.84 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating example of midcentury industrial taste Displays a desirable aged patina, free of marks or losses Heavy construction a testament to the quality Optically ground, precis...
Metal
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H 22.84 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating example of midcentury industrial taste Displays a desirable aged patina, free of marks or losses Heavy construction a testament to the quality Optically ground, precis...
Metal
Italian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with glass magnified lens
Brass
Vintage Industrial Clip on Magnifying Glass Light Plug in Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Clip Light Vintage industrial clip-on magnifying glass light plug in lamp 6.5 tall x 5.5 diameter x 3.5 wide & 13 tall x 8 wide x 10 diameter Preowned original unrestored vintage ...
Metal
Satellite Mirror by Eileen Gray
Located in Dallas, TX
Nickel plated brass structure Mirror, sanded glass cover for two lamp bulbs. The magnifying mirror is maintained by two locking handles.
Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy industrial Dazor work / desk lamp / goldsmith lamp with lighting and with magnifying glass, ca 1950 USA design.
Iron
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H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 12 in
1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scientific Industrial Stanley Magnifying Task Light model 701 Made in New Britain Conn U.S.A. Vintage Stanley 701 magnifying bench light. Articulating arm with swivel action ...
Metal
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass Dazor Floating Fixture, 1950s
By Dazor
Located in MIlano, IT
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass Dazor Floating Fixture, 1950.
Steel
Hadrill & Horstman Work Lamp
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying work lamp in original black finish with weighted counterbalance.
Metal
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H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Midcentury Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Roma, IT
This fantastic one is fantastic as it is made of chromed metal with elegant eye-shaped magnifying glass screens. The lamp has two lights with a small E / 14 fitting.
Steel, Chrome
Italian table lamp by Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with magnifying lens. Designed for Lumi, Italy, 1950s.
Hadrill Horstmann Counterbalance Work Lamp
Located in Downham Market, GB
A Hadrill Horstmann 'Pluslite' magnifying lamp. An unmistakable industrial design classic featuring the iconic counterbalance mechanism and articulated, fold-away magnifying lens.
Metal
Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful brass and painted metal task lamp, probably by Lumi. Partial label reading Milano.
Brass
Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Clear Concave Magnifying Glass Table Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler clear glass round table lights with four concave indentations which magnifying and reflect the light. An on/off switch sits on the white flex. One lig...
Wire
Venini Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venini Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass Disk Detail
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