Space age Table Lamp Rocket by Pokrok Zilina, 1970´s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Pokrok Žilina - Good, original condition - labeled jr.
Plastic, Wood
1960s Josef Hurka Rocket Design Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Fully functional.
Chrome
Table Lamp "Rocket" by Stanislav Kučera for Lustry Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass base on three legs with wooden balls on the ends and with opaline glass shade, fitted with one E14 socket. Designed by Stanislav Kucera in the 1960s for "Lustry, Kamenický Še...
Brass
Table Lamp "Rocket" by Stanislav Kučera for Lustry Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass base on three legs with plastic balls on the ends and with opaline glass shade, fitted with one E14 socket. Designed by Stanislav Kucera in the 1960s for "Lustry, Kamenický Š...
Brass
Scandinavian Rocket Shaped Table Lamp in Teak and Pin-Stripe Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique professionally crafted rocket table light. It is made of teak and has a brass supported single layered pin-striped glass shade from the period. It was made of excess furniture...
Blown Glass, Teak
Pair of Dark Wood & Acrylic Rocket Table Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of rocket shaped "raketen" table lamps model B129 designed by the brothers Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 196...
Acrylic, Wood
Pair of Space Age Table Lamps Rocket by Pokrok Zilina, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Maker: Pokrok Žilina - Good, original condition - few crackles but solid, not broken!, quite usual in these types of lamps.
Plastic, Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Rocket Table Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorensen Teak Plaster Brass 50s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Peoria, AZ
DANISH MODERN TEAK, PLASTER & BRASS TABLE LAMP! MAGNIFICENT STYLE! One of the finest Danish Modern Lamps in the World! ( DIMENSIONS: 32" TALL 18" WIDE ) Here is one of the most ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Two Space Age Rare Table Lamps, Rockets by Pokrok Zilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Marked by manufacturer - Good original condition.
Plastic, Wood
$1,236Sale Price|25% Off
Organic Sculptural Wooden "Rocket" Table Light Made Temde Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wooden organic table light Producer: Temde lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original vintage 1970s wooden table light base ...
Glass
$341 / item
Mid-Century Wall Lamp/Rocket, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, plastic 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Milk Glass, Plastic
Mid Century Art Deco Skyscraper Rocket Folk Art Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent mid century Art Deco skyscraper rocket Folk Art wooden floor lamp.
Wood
$350Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage 1960 Super Retro Metal Red 'Rocket' Table Lamp
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960 super retro metal red 'rocket' table lamp, It comes with it's original plastic lampshade which creates a great light effect. Measures: Height 53cm, depth 20cm, width...
Metal
1960s Architectural Rocket Pendant Lamp Smoot Holman Inglewood, CA
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Architectural Spiral Rocket Pendant Lighting Lamp (three available ask us at AMBIANIC) Unmarked attributed Smoot Holman Company Inglewood, California After the style of Poul H...
Aluminum
Set of Two Design Wall Lamps / Rocket, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered plastic, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - New cabling - Good, original condition.
Glass, Plastic
$460Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Rockets, Pokrok Zilina, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beautiful style of lighting - Marked by label.
Plastic, Wood
Mid century rocket desk lamp by Drevo Humpolec, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Dřevo Humpolec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century desk lamp, associated with “Brussels period” and world-renowned EXPO58. It was made in Dřevo Humpolec company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Material: wood, ...
Milk Glass, Wood
Unavailable|$1,610 / item
Dutch Rocket Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch table lamp circa 1950s in the iconic midcentury space-age style. Burgundy/red colored wood and metal base in good vintage condition with some small scratches and dings. Rewired...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,236
Midcentury Fibreglass Rocket Floor Lamp, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Often described as a lamp from Denmark but this type of rocket lamp was produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the late 1950s and 1960s: the Space Age. Manufacturer: Novoplast, Dol...
Fiberglass, Teak
Unavailable|$577 / set
Pair of "Rocket" Bedside Table Lamps from 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A pair of rocket shaped lamps produced by the ESC -Zukov company in the Czech Republic in the 1940s-1950s, probably right after WWII. ESC was a major international player in lightnin...
Brass
Freestanding Rocket Floor Lamp in Fiber Glass and Wood, Czechoslovakia, 1950
Located in Zohor, SK
Free standing floor lamp, the model was named Rocket in Czechoslovakia where the lamp was produced. The futuristic design was inspired by the beginning of space exploration of the So...
Fiberglass, Beech
Rare Rocket Freestanding Floor Lamp in Fiber Glass and Wood Czechoslovakia, 1950
Located in Zohor, SK
Free standing floor lamp named Rocket. The futuristic design was inspired by the begininng of space exploration of the Soviet Union in the 1950s. Made in Czechoslovakia. Fiberglass s...
Fiberglass, Beech
Unavailable|$4,800
Charles Sucsan, a Tall Canadian Glazed Lamp
By Charles Sucsan
Located in New York, NY
Charles Sucsan, a tall Canadian glazed lamp, circa 1970. The great Charles Sucsan at his expressive best in this boldly decorated midcentury lamp. The rocket shape with a vertical ...
Ceramic
Mid Century Floor Lamp Rocket, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
Metal
1970s Space Age Mid-Century Floor Lamp "Rocket", Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - The laminate has surface defects, it is not cracked just on the surface near the screw - Wooden legs - Fully functional - Good original condition. - ...
Plastic, Wood
Space Age Brass Mid-Century Table Lamp" Rocket", 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Made of glass, metal - Good original condition with patina. - Tiny crack on glass part,maybe right from the manufacturer (see the picure) jr
Brass
Space Age Brass Mid-Century Table Lamp" Rocket", 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Made of glass, metal - Good original condition with patina. jr
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Mid Century Brass Rocket Table Lamp
By Stiffel, Gerald Thurston
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gerald Thurston for Stiffel mid century brass rocket table lamp This piece measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 31 inches high and weighs 6.7 pounds Excellent vintage condition Eac...
Brass
Epic Mid Century Modern Rocket Table Lamp! Mahogany Fiberglass Sputnik Era Icon!
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
Amazing! The ULTIMATE Rocket Ship Lamp! Mid Century Hand Carved Mahogany Rocket Ship Table Lamp Hand-painted Fiberglass Shade 1953 This is the finest and most impressive rocket ...
Fiberglass, Mahogany
Sold|$400
Rocket Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Tilburg, NL
Fun and decorative rocket shaped table lamp in brass, opaline glass and wood.
Brass
Rocket Lamp "rocket" Tripod Base of Teak, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rocket lamp "rocket" tripod base of teak, 1960 This is called a rocket lamp or rocket lamp in connection with its shape. The base is made of a teak tripod fixed with brass ac...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Mid-century Table Lamps, Rockets, Pokrok Zilina, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table or bedside lamp produced by Pokrok Žilina in the 1970's. Wooden base and shade made of plastic granulate. The diameter of the tube is 10 cm. The widest point at the woo...
Plastic, Wood
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN "TORPEDO" SHADE ALUMINUM ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1958 FITS 8-1/2 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior des...
Metal
Big Mid Century Space Age Floor Lamp "Rocket" Czechoslovakia / 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - good original condition jr.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps, Rockets, Pokrok Zilina, 1970's
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, plastic New cabling Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Mid-century Table Lamps, Rockets, Pokrok Zilina, 1970's
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic,Wood New cabling 2x E14 or E15 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US adapter included.
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Space Age Design Rocket Floor Lamp by Novoplast Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage midcentury Space Age Design ROCKET floor lamp by Novoplast. Made in Czechoslovakia, 1950's / 60's. Yellow fiber plastic shade with wooden tripod legs. Original condition with...
Fiberglass, Teak
Sold|$2,060
Vistosi Rocket Shaped Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and timeless lamp which emits a beeautiful soft light. The lamp offers some nice mid century vibes for your living room.
Brass
Sold|$434
Midcentury Table Lamp Rocket, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Nice style of lighting - Rare type - Space age style.
Wood
Midcentury Table Lamp "Rocket", 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Perfect original condition - Shade made of parchment paper - Chrome legs with plastic balls.
Wood, Parchment Paper
Sold|$550
Belgian Expo 58 Rocket Lamp 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Expo 58 rocket lamp. This could be bought at the Expo 58 exhibition in Brussels. Very nice decorative table lamp.
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$2,700
Monumental Rocket Style Green Glass Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rocket style green glass lamp on wood base, possibly Italian. Looks like it came out of a 1960s movie set. Measures: Green glass portion is 36.5" high. Base is 9.5" diameter and 6" h...
Glass, Wood
Sold|$565 / set
Rocket Table Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These rocket table lamps were produced in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia. Lamps are fully functional, require E14 bulbs.
Glass
Midcentury Floor Lamp Rocket, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Wood
Gerald Thurston for Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamp
By Stiffel, Gerald Thurston
Located in Fulton, CA
Industrial modern style steel table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Lighting. Double sockets with pierced metal light defuser. Original shade. Retains Stiffel label. Exc...
Steel
Sold|$400 / set
Pair of Table Lamps, Rockets, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, plastic - Maker: Pokrok Žilina - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Plastic, Wood
Vintage tripod sugar rocket table lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage tripod sugar rocket table lamp , 1970s
Metal
Vintage Rocket Floor Lamp from Novoplast Sered, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This rocket floor lamp was produced in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. It features a yellow fiberglass shade on three wooden legs. The lamp is fully functional and requires one bulb.
Fiberglass, Wood
Midcentury Floor Lamp Rocket Pokrok Zilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Marked by label - Rare type.
Plastic, Wood
Space Age Midcentury Lamp Called "Rocket", 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Laminate shade - Wood parts and patina.
Laminate, Wood
Space Age Midcentury Lamp Called "Rocket", 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Laminate shade - Wood parts - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Laminate, Wood
Space Age Midcentury Floor Lamp "Rocket", 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Laminate shade - Wooden legs - Fully functional - Good original condition. - Measures: Diameter of the shade 16cm - 1x60W, E27 or E26 bulb.
Laminate, Wood
Space Age Midcentury Floor Lamp "Rocket", 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Laminate shade - Wood parts - Fully functional - Good, original condition. - Lampshade has some signs use.
Laminate, Wood
Space Age Midcentury Floor Lamp "Rocket", 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Laminate shade - Wooden legs, fully functional - Good original condition. - Lampshade has some signs use.
Laminate, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Brass "Rocket" Torchiere Lamp for Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant Tommi Parzinger designed brass "Rocket" torchiere lamp by Stiffel features a tulip-shaped shade atop a graduated stem which rests on an arching four star base.
Brass
Design Space Age Table Lamp "Rocket", 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Very good original condition.
Plastic
Space Age Midcentury Table Lamp" Rocket", 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Made of glass, metal - Good original condition with patina.
Glass
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