Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
Sold|$3,800
Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted black metal rods converge into a brass ball joiner on this tripod floor lamp by Nessen
Sold|$3,800
Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted black metal rods converge into a brass ball joiner on this tripod floor lamp by Nessen
Sold|$2,800
Nessen Studios Torchere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Nessen Studios chrome Torchere floor lamp. Company founded by Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$2,250
Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Classic Nessen swing arm floor map in a brushed nickel finish with original shade. Located at ABC
Steel
Sold|$950
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Cambridge, MA
A matching pair of brushed steel floor lamps by Walter Von Nessen. Articulating heads adjust to
Stainless Steel, Metal
Sold|$3,400 / item
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square stemmed brass floor lamps on round, 2" thick marble bases. Double socket pull chain
Carrara Marble, Brass
Sold|$725
Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Stamford, CT
floor lamp would be a great addition to your sleek NYC apartment or office!
Chrome
1950s Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage early 1950s floor lamp with adjustable swing arm, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen
Steel
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Nessen Mid-Century Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful matched pair of bright chrome floor lamps with cruciform base. Double sockets, This is
Sold|$700
Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Period Walter Von Nessen brass floor lamp Ca.1960's. Linen tapered shade has been newly
Brass
Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Providence, RI
Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios. We offer free delivery within the Long Island
Brass
Nessen Studio Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp, Early Walter Von Nessen Des
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable Nessen 1930's original art deco brushed chrome version, with original catalin twist knob
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of 1960's Nessen Telescoping Floor Nickel Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Nessen floor lamps in nickel Ca. 1960's.High end construction and classic design these
Nickel
Sold|$1,350
Walter Von Nessen Early Brass Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Hudson, NY
Original floor lamp adjustable height with original shade and glass defuser mark on the arm and
Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oaks, PA
A Walter Von Nessen mid century tripod floor lamp with circular stretcher and brass accent.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$4,500
Early and Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A early 1940s production Walter Von Nessen floor lamp, with its beautifully patinated metal work
Metal
Pair of Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Vintage Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps in Satin Brass, Although Included, These
Brass
Walter von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Cambridge, MA
A chrome swing arm floor lamp by Walter von Nessen, ca. 1960. Simple in design and versatile in
Chrome, Steel
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Nickel Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Walter Von Nessen swing arm nickel floor lamp. As pictured, arm measures 10.5" for shorter section
Nickel
American Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp or Uplighter
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943) designed this rare American art deco floor lamp ca 1930 for Nessen
Chrome
Rare Nessen Studio N.Y. Minimalist Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp Signed
By Nessen Studio
Located in Easton, PA
Rare Minimalist chromed steel adjustable floor lamp made by Nessen Studio N.Y. with early engraved
Chrome, Steel
Nessen Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Nessen square column floor lamp circa 1950 refinished in antique nickel with new drum shade with
A Rare 1930's Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 1930's American Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio NY
Convertible Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp/Torchiere by Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modernist convertible floor lamp, one which is equally comfortable giving you the benefit of three bulbs
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,800
Nessen Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
brass floorlamps with linen shades, sold individually
Iconic Walter Von Nessen Machine Age Art Deco Floor Lamp
By Eliel Saarinen, Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Dallas, TX
This is the real one. Featured in multiple museum collections, books and traveling shows. The cranbrook art museum attributes a design collaboration with Eliel Saarinen as well. ...
Von der Lancken & Lundquist Floor Lamp for Nessen Studios
By Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist, Nessen Studio
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage white conical floor lamp designed by Von der Lancken & Lundquist for Nessen Studio.
Metal
Sold|$950
Nessen Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Torchiere designed by Von der Lancken and Lundquist for Nessen Studios.
Sold|$5,800
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Von Nessen swing arm lamp. Verdigris. Ceruse oak post. Rewired. Switch replaced.
Metal
Sold|$895
Torchiere Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage white torchiere lamp by Von Nessen Studios. Subtly-Space Age in appearance, but minimal
Steel
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic modern pair of double socket floor lamps. Square standard on X-base.
Brass
Sold|$875
Vintage Floor Lamp - Nessen Studio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A wonderful example of the classic modern swing-arm floor lamp originally designed by Walter Von
Aluminum
Sold|$2,200
PAIR of Nessen Floor Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Superb pair of floor lamps originally designed in late 1050's. Cruciform base.
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
polished nickeled plating over brass with black shade
Sold|$3,600
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
nickeled plated brass with white shades, last pair
Sold|$4,950
Walter Von Nessen floor lamps
Located in Portland, OR
Simply elegent.
Sold|$1,100
Swing Arm Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios
Located in SouthPort, CT
Two swing arm floor lamps, one in brass, one in chrome, Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studios
Chrome, Brass
Sold|$3,200
Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios
Located in Bridport, CT
Early floor lamp in verdigris bronze by Nessen Studios.
Sold|$1,200
Nessen Floor lamp with linen shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Another Walter Von Nessen classic, this floor lamp in brushed chrome features a wraparound linen
Chrome
Sold|$2,100
A Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
A rare adjustable floor lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1927 to 1935. Chrome plated brass
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of adjustable Walter Von Nessen swing arm lamps. Chrome lamps with original shades in
Chrome
Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extremely rare lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen in the 1930's. The shade pivots from a
Chrome, Enamel
Sold|$2,950
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp/Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare floor lamp with built in glass table by Walter Von Nessen, signed. An excellent example of
Sold|$1,800
adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen
Linen
1930s American Modernist Lamp or Table Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s American modernist lamp or table attributed to Walter Von Nessen.
Aluminum, Nickel
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Nessen Oak and Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of oak and brass floor lamps by Nessen, NY. Shade options available.
Brass
Pair of Von Nessen Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
These beautiful polished brass lamps have a great range of adjustable height, and swing in a full
Brass
Sold|$7,500
An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Bakelite
An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Floor Lamp, Nickel and Bakelite, by Walter Von Nessen
Nickel
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum & Chromed Steel Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Easton, PA
Adjustable height aluminum and chromed steel floor lamp in which the shade can also be adjusted up
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nessen lighting floor lamp with minimal form and base. Lamp extends 53" up to 76" from a finely
Aluminum
Sold|$950
Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp
Located in New York, NY
"Swing-arm" floor lamp designed by Walter von Nessen for Nessen Studios. Adjustable height.
Pair of Art Deco Style Walter Von Nessen Torchieres
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of brass Art Deco style torchieres by Walter Von Nessen. Reduced from $2,900.00
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Walter Von Nessin Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Austin, TX
Brushed nickel over brass, adjustable swing arm floor lamp by Walter Von Nessin Marked Nessin
Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic machine age floor lamp is very rare. Designed by one of America's most important 1930
Sold|$950
Von Nessen Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable height task lamp. Switch works as a dimmer.
Brass
Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very difficult to find floor lamp designed and manufactured by Walter Von Nessen early in
Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very difficult to find floor lamp designed and manufactured by Walter Von Nessen early in
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