Mid-Century Brass Piano Lamp by Pfäffle-Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Pfäffle-Leuchten Schwenningen 1
Located in Schwerin, MV
Massive piano lamp, Pfäffle West Germany, circa 1960s - 1970s. The lamp is made of bronzed and polished brass - see pictures. The shade can be adjusted via a ball joint. Another adju...
Metal
$254Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Pfäffle, Adjustable Shade, 1965
By Pfäffle-Leuchten Schwenningen 1
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pfäffle piano/table lamp from the 1960s with a minimalist, modern design. The lamp has a heavy, painted metal base. The chrome-plated lamp arm is extensively adjustable via a disc jo...
Metal
$424Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Leclaire & Schäfer, Germany, 1960
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in Schwerin, MV
A design classic from the 1960s and 70s: An extremely rare model of a table lamp/piano lamp by Leclaire & Schäfer, Neheim, West Germany, type 5554-2. The lamp has a heavy, black met...
Metal, Chrome
French Brass Piano Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass piano lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in base E14 – bulb holder Available with UK / US plug B15 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have be...
Brass
$2,120
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Piano Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern piano lamp or desk light. Adjustable height and shade.
Brass, Iron
Italian Piano - Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk or Piano lamp pivoting shade and adjustable height. Lamp is original from the period .
Metal, Brass
Casella Articulating Desk Piano Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Casella Articulating Brass Desk Piano Lamp. Wonderfully articulating all brass, shades rotate 360 individually to aim the light up, down, front, or back. Neck has rotary movement a...
Brass
$282Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, Soelken - Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid piano lamp made of brass, West Germany, approx. 1970s - 1980s by the Sölken company, model 2535-011. The lamp is made of shiny brass. The umbrella can be adjusted via a ba...
Brass
$820Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 19 in D 8 in
Raymor No. 7 Chrome and Lucite Counterweight Piano Lamp, 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the late 1960s, the No. 7 piano lamp by Raymor exemplifies mid-century innovation in both form and function.
Chrome
$4,400Sale Price|49% Off
H 4.75 in W 8 in D 14.5 in
Giso Piano Lamp by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud, 1928
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and unique lamp manufactured by W. H. Gispen in Netherlands, 1928. Plated brass and plated nickel. The acrylic base is 11.5 inches square x 2.75 inches high.
Metal, Brass
$1,985
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Piano/Tilt Lamp, Table Lamp in White Opal Glass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 2/1 piano/tilt lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is made with shades in white opal glass and an adjustable arm, providing flexible light dir...
Glass
$1,875
H 11 in W 17.75 in D 8.25 in
OMI Polished Brass Adjustable Desk or Piano Lamp, 1970s Modernist Task Light
By OMI, Koch & Lowy, Cedric Hartman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ideal as a desk lamp, piano lamp, or library light, this piece works beautifully in contemporary, Hollywood Regency, and modern interiors alike.
Brass
$441
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Brass Piano Lamp by Pfäffle-Leuchten, Art Déco Style, Germany, 1930s
By Pfäffle-Leuchten Schwenningen 1
Located in Schwerin, MV
Brass piano lamp in Art Déco style, circa 1930. The lamp is made of brass with a heavy metal base, and the surface is patinated. The shade can be tilted via a joint. The lamp is turn...
Metal
A Big Totem Lamp by Silvio Piano
By Silvio Piano
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
A big italian lamp in fine ceramic in different tones of green like a totem.. from 1960's.it is signed Silvio Piano.
Midcentury Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare lamp from the 60s: picture lamp/piano lamp made of metal. The lamp has a heavy, slightly slanted metal base with a matt black finish. The lamp arm is chrome-plated with a slight...
Metal
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H 12.21 in W 13 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Honsel - Germany, 1960s
By Honsel
Located in Schwerin, MV
Solid, heavy brass piano lamp in midcentury style. Give your piano or workplace an exclusive touch with this majestic piano lamp made of shiny brass. Extremely rare model of a pia...
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
Design classic of the 70s: Massive table lamp/piano lamp from Egon Hillebrand, Neheim, West Germany, 1970s, model type 7383-231. The lamp has a heavy metal base with a black finish. ...
Metal
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H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid, heavy brass piano lamp, circa 1960s - 1970s from Hillebrand, Germany, model 170 387. The lamp is made of shiny brass with a heavy cast iron base. The umbrella and the arm...
Metal, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extremely rare piano lamp / table lamp from the 1960s by the well-known lighting company Kaiser Leuchten, Arnsberg, model 45181. The lampshade and the heavy metal base are made of an...
Metal
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H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extremely rare table lamp / piano lamp from the 1960s by the well-known lighting company Kaiser Leuchten, Arnsberg. The lamp's shade is painted in two colors, black and cream white, ...
Metal
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H 14 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Treble Clef Piano Desk Lamp in Brass & Black Enameled Base by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare polished brass musical note /harp desk table lamp, by Laurel Lighting Company circa 1950s fluorescent light bulb excellent condition almost never used, retains its...
Brass, Chrome
Hala Piano Lamp, Holland, 1960s
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Hala Zeist piano lamp. Very nice design. Dark Brown color. Small bulb.
Metal
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer label. But it is either a lamp from the company JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern) or a ...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer label. But it is either a lamp from the company JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern) or a ...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Exceptional Art Deco piano lamp/desk lamp from the 1930s - 1950s, made entirely of brass, with a heavy metal base under the brass cover. The piano lamp features a brass E14 socket. T...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around the 1960s. The lamp impresses with its organic shape. The lamp is made of polished...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco piano lamp/table lamp from the 1930s - 1950s by the Heico company. The lamp is made of brass and metal. The screen can be tilted using a thumbscrew. The piano lamp has an E ...
Brass
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare, very solid and heavy piano lamp made of brass, circa 1960s - 1970s with removable glare protection. The lamp is made of shiny brass with almost no signs of aging on the brass s...
Brass
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare, very solid and heavy piano lamp made of brass, circa 1960s - 1970s with removable glare protection. The lamp is made of shiny brass with almost no signs of aging on the brass s...
Brass
JJM Hoogervorst Piano, Midcentury Dutch Desk Lamp
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in London, GB
ANVIA, Almelo, 1950s £300 A small and perfectly formed desk lamp, from the master of Dutch lighting, JJM Hoogervorst. For ANVIA. ANVIA was founded in Berlin in the early 30's by...
Metal
Hala Zonneseries Piano Lamp 1956 H Busquet
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare light yellow “Zonneserie” piano lamp or table lamp “Model 7” designed by H. Busquet for Hala in around 1956. This Hala lamp has a heavy base that allows it to hang far forward. ...
Metal
Desk or Piano Brass Lamp, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk or piano lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy, during the 1950's. It is made of brass and cast iron base in black. The stem and the shade are adjustable in different...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, JBS - Germany 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of burnished and brushed brass from the company JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, approx. 1960s - 1970s. The lamp impresses with its or...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, Joseph Brumberg, Germany 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. It is a lamp by the company Joseph Brumberg from Sundern. The lamp is made of brass with a heavy metal base covered with ...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, Soelken - Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid piano lamp made of brass, West Germany, approx. 1970s - 1980s from the Sölken company, model 2535-011. The lamp is made of burnished brass. The shade can be adjusted using...
Brass
Mid-century Danish Brass Leaf shaped piano lamp
Located in Balen, BE
This mid-century Danish piano lamp features a beautifully sculpted, leaf-inspired brass shade and an adjustable arm, allowing you to direct light precisely where needed—perfect for u...
Brass
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H 16.75 in W 12 in D 13 in
Treble Clef Piano Desk Lamp in Brass and Chrome Base by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful polished brass musical note desk table lamp, by Laurel Lighting Company circa 1950s fluorescent light bulb freshly polished and rewired, retains its original label with man...
Brass, Chrome
Desk Lamp / Piano Lamp Brass, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Adjustable brass desk or piano lamp with cast iron base, 1950s Italy. Functional design with soft curves and in excellent condition. The shade has an adjustable angle by a with a win...
Brass, Iron
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H 12.2 in W 9.1 in D 10.2 in
Stylish & Elegant Early to Mid-20th Century Harp Shaped Brass Piano or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape and very good condition, adjustable piano lamp. If you are looking for a truly stylish piano or table lamp then this marvelous design could be perfect. We acquired i...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Piano lamp in Art Nouveau style, probably from the 1930s - 1950s. The lamp is made of burnished brass with a heavy metal base. The shade can be adjusted, the arm is fixed, therefore ...
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extraordinary Art Deco piano lamp/table lamp, probably from the 1930s with an ornate shade opening and curved base. The lamp is made of brass and has a heavy base. The lampshade can ...
Brass
Italian Brass Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian brass desk lamp. Vintage midcentury brass adjustable desk / reading / piano lamp in original patina with Bakelite button switch; newly rewired, Italy, 1950s. Dimensions: 8.7...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brass Piano Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Brass piano lamp. Adjusts in two places for light where you need it. Can be used with or without a shade. Completely restored and rewired. Measurements are of the lamp adjusted as ph...
Brass
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H 3.94 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern J.J Hoogervorst Anvia Adjustable Piano Mod. 638/01 Lamp
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
This lamp is a real collector's item ... ultra rare piano lamp - code name 638/01 designed by J.J Hoogervorst for Anvia presented in the 1957 catalogue... hardly visible on the marke...
Metal
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