Machine Age Nickel Torchiere Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning nickel plated steel torchiere with machine age details, and the hallmarks of a great lamp
Machine Age Nickel Torchiere Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning nickel plated steel torchiere with machine age details, and the hallmarks of a great lamp
Tall Chrome Demi-Lune Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman, Nessen Studio, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Tall chrome floor lamp with demi-lune torchiere and base by Robert Sonneman. Chrome is in excellent
Chrome
Stunning Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Machine Age skyscraper lamp is a great example of the skyscraper Machine Age's
Pair of Mid-Century Floor Lamps In Style of Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Floor Lamps In Style of Walter Von Nessen
Brass
Exceptional Art Deco, Machine Age Torchiere in the Manner of Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Machine Age torchiere in the manner of Walter Von Nessen features stepped
Polished Chrome Reading Lamp by Nessen Lighting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Swing arm reading lamp in polished chrome by Nessen Lighting, American 1970's. Height adjustable
Sold|$1,200
Nessen Torchiere
Located in Chicago, IL
Torchiere designed by Von Der Lancken and Lundquist for Nessen, NY.
Antique Bronze Finish Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting C1230
By Casella Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in antique bronze finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi
Bronze
Abo Randers (Denmark) Minimalist Counterbalance Chrome Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio, Robert Sonneman, ABO Randers A/S
Located in New York, NY
Sleek minimalist counterbalance chrome floor lamp deisgned by Abo Randers, Denmark. This lamp
Chrome, Steel
Floor Lamp, Vintage in Guilt Metal, with an Articulated Arm, Brass Color, France
By Koch & Lowy, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This floor lamp can have his size adjusted in two different ways. First vertically: His size varies
Metal
Floor Lamp, Vintage in Guilt Metal, with an Articulated Arm, Brass Color, France
By Walter Von Nessen, Koch & Lowy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This floor lamp can have his size adjusted in two different ways. First vertically: His size varies
Metal
Sold|$3,850 / set
Pair of Nickel Plate Machine Age Floor Lamps
By Henry Dreyfuss, Raymond Loewy, Norman Bel Geddes, Walter Von Nessen, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in New Windsor, NY
A wonderful pair of nickel plate Machine Age floor lamps, circa 1930-1935. Newly rewired and new
Iron, Nickel
Sold|$1,800
Nessen Taupe Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A classic torchiere style floor lamp by Nessen Studio. Features the original taupe color
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Nessen floor lamps with original shades and metal diffusers. Total height is 55.5". Base is
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$1,800
Vintage Nessen Studios Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage brass floor lamp with a new shade. The brass has a nice patina to it and has not
Sold|$2,400
Nessen Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Nessen Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp with adjustable height. USA, circa 1960. Details: Unsigned
Brass
Sold|$4,750
Great Pair of Nessen Brass Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall pair of signed Mid-Century brass floor lamps on square base. The lamps are in the original
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Early Von Nessen Bronze Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Von Nessen bronze floor lamp circa early 1960s. This example has a swing arm and its height is
Brass Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice brass swing arm floor lamp topped with the original milk glass defusser and cream
Brass
Pair of White Torchiere Floor Lamps by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern American floor lamps with a conical shade by Nessen in a powdercoated
Metal
Minimalist Modern Floor Lamp, Torchiere by Nessen Studio
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple elegant orange powder-coated torchiere lamp by Nessen Studio, circa 1970s.
Metal
Chrome and Linen Adjustable Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970s polish chrome with a vanilla linen shade adjustable floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for
Chrome
Pair of Early Nessen Bronze and Walnut Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of early Nessen bronze and walnut floor lamps circa late 1950s. These examples have
Pair Nessen Studios Floor Lamps Brushed Nickel Standard Stem
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of floor lamps is a classic design from Nessen Studios, NY. They have a brushed nickel
Nickel
Original Nessen Studios Chrome Swing Arm Reading Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
International Style Nessen Studios adjustable swing arm all chrome reading lamp, circa 1960s
Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp in Nickel
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nickel floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a nickel body with
Silk
Pair of Orange Torchiere Floor Lamps by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1960s orange torchiere floor lamps by Walter Von Nessen. Newly powder coated and rewired
Metal
Adjustable Chrome Flex Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Iconic modernist flex arm floor lamp, designed by Walter Von Nessen, produced by Nessen Studios
Chrome
Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important,,,,,very early 1930s Classic Swing-arm Lamp designed by Walter Von nessen,,,made
Sold|$2,750
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lights
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Brushed Chrome Condition These Walter Van Nessen floor lights are in excellent
Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen Studios NYC
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
base. Beautiful mid century articulating chrome floor lamp by Nessen Studios, NYC Professionally
Metal
Walter Von Nessen Minimalist Lacquered White Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Walter Von Nessen lacquered white aluminum torchiere floor lamp stamped Nessen Studio on the base
Metal
Minimalist Torchère Floor Lamp by Nessen Studio
By Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist, Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist for Nessen floor lamp (circa early 1970s) composed of a thin, enameled
Metal
Walter Von Nessen Style Brushed Aluminium Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age brushed aluminium adjustable swing arm floor lamp with milk glass shade diffuser
Aluminum
Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Aluminum and Brass floor lamp in the style of Walter Von Nessen. Rewired. Shade not included.
Metal, Aluminum
Pairs or Singles of Nessen Floor Lamps in Either Nickel, Chrome or Brass
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Swing arm Nessen floor lamp in brushed metal finish, also available in brass or chrome finish
Sold|$2,500
Polished Brass Reading Lamps by Nessen, Pair
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
The extensive portfolio of designs by Nessen is undoubtedly impressive, a large body of work which
Brass
Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Aluminum and brass swing arm floor lamp in the style of Walter Von Nessen. Rewired. Shade not
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Von Nessen White Metal Lacquered Uplight Floor Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Minimalist pair of white lacquered metal, floor lamps, with upward
Metal
Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio White Enamel Torchiere.
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent white enamel torchiere floor lamp from Nessen Studio and design by Walter Von Nessen. A
Metal, Enamel
Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp Early Production
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Early production on this floor lamp design by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, in brushed
Steel
Art Deco Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Original Swing Arm Lamp Early Production
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Early production on this floor lamp design by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, in brushed
Steel
Pair Von der Lancken & Lundquist for Nessen Studios White Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio, Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1960's Pair of Von der Lancken and Lundquist for Nessen Studios White Uplights, 1960's. Featuring
Metal
Sold|$995
Walter Von Nessen 3-Way Torchiere
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Subtle off-white Early Walter Von Nessen lamp 11.25" wide and 64.5" tall. Holds an immense 300 watt
Steel
Sold|$975
Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Von Nessen design patinated brass swing arm floor lamp. Arm fully extended 17"- L Shade not
Brass
Rare Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Torchiere by Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair aged brass and frosted glass shades torchiere floor lamps by Nessen Studios. The
Brass
Pair Modern Nessen Retractable Chrome Cylinder Floor Lamps Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid Century Modern retractable chrome cylinder floor lamps by Nessen Koch & Lowy
Chrome
Streamlined Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp in Chrome and Black Enamel
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This streamlined Art Deco Machine Age floor lamp in the manner of Walter Von Nessen features a
Chrome, Enamel
American Vintage Metal and Brass Floor or Reading Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Koch & Lowy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Mid-Century Modern floor reading lamp with an angled arm, a triangular shade. Articulated head
Metal, Brass
Leather and Brass Floor Lamp by Shelton-Mindel Associates
By Nessen Studio
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome solid brushed brass floor lamp with stitched leather wrapped neck by Shelton-Mindel for
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Three-Way Touch Torchieres Floor Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant, fabulous touch lighting. Just simply touch the stem for instant on and off with a three-way system. No switches. Rare pieces.
Brass
Art Deco Floor Lamp/Ashtray Combo, Walnut and Chrome, 1930s, USA
By Walter Von Nessen, Donald Deskey, Electrolier Manufacturing Co.
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Art Deco, Machine Age, stream line floor lamp with ashtray. Finely selected walnut, deep early
Chrome
Sold|$4,800
Nessen Studio Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Early Flip Floor Lamp by Nessen Studio. Rare chrome metal floor lamp that telescopes up and down
Sold|$3,500
Nessen Studios Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp with two swiveling reflectors mounted on a T-shaped armature produced in the early 1960
Metal, Brass
Sold|$4,500
Nessen Studio Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Early swing arm floor lamp by Nessen Studio. Oxidized chrome lamp with swing-arm feature and
Sold|$2,200
Nessen Studios Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Nessen Studios floor lamp in chrome with slender tubular shaft atop disk-shaped base. Vintage shade
Sold|$4,900
Nessen Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic design by Nessen Studio featuring the conical shaped up-light mounted on the metal stem and
Metal
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
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