Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp

Walter Mid Century Dining Table

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Lamps

Nessen Shade

Table Lamp By American Lighting

Chrome Midcentury Desk Lamp

Side Table With Swing Top

Mid Century Lamps And Brushed Nickel

Greta Von Nessen Anywhere Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp, Chrome & Stainless, USA, 1960s

$1,800

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp, Chrome & Stainless, USA, 1960s

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walter von Nessen table lamp c.1960s, USA. The lamp features a chrome and stainless body with swing-arm allowing for precise task lighting exactly where you need it.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

$650

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Sharon, CT

An American Modernist (Machine Age) Brass swing arm table lamp. This is a rare early version of the Nessen Swing Arm.

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Nessen lighting co.Swing Arm Desk Lamp

$2,600

Nessen lighting co.Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in Westport, CT

Polished chrome and black swing arm desk lamp by Nessen Company Bronx partial original label in very good original condition. Many adjustable way to be used, rare example. This lamp ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nessen style Brushed Metal Swing Arm Desk Lamp

$690Sale Price|30% Off

Nessen style Brushed Metal Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Swing-arm desk lamp in brushed metal finish. USA, circa 1990. Includes off-white paper drum shade. Takes one standard U.S. bulb, 75 watts max. Dimensions: 22.5 inch lamp he...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Nessen Chrome Desk Lamp Swing Arm

$476Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Nessen Chrome Desk Lamp Swing Arm

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Nessen chrome desk or table lamp with swing arm. Glass shade included, no other shade available.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade

$750

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive and highly functional desk / table lamp by Walter Von Nessen for his eponymous Nessen Studio (ca. 1970s, New York City).

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp

$1,800

Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Walter Von Nessen by Nessen Studio / library table lamp in antiqued brass finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Vintage Swing Arm Table Lamps in Bronze Finish

$2,950 / set

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Vintage Swing Arm Table Lamps in Bronze Finish

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Walter Von Nessen vintage swing arm table lamps in bronze finish Measures: 18" to top of glass diffuser.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

$1,200

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This swing arm desk lamp was designed by Walter Von Nessen for production by his own studio in the 1960s. There are many versions of this design, some with circular domed bases and o...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Nessen Studios All Brushed Steel Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Cylinder Shade, 1960's

$1,500

Nessen Studios All Brushed Steel Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Cylinder Shade, 1960's

By Nessen Studio

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Nessen Studios Brushed Steel Swing Arm Desk Lamp with extending and adjustable Cylinder Shade. This Classic Nessen design rarely seen in all Brushed Steel features a perforated swing...

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Vintage 1960s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair

$1,650 / set

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Walter Von Nessen (Unmarked) Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamps with Brown Painted Collars - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14.5" H x 23" W x 8" D...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940's

$1,750

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940's

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with enameled Green Shade. Featuring a Brass column with extending and adjustable swing arm. extending to 16L. With original white s...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen” c.1960s

$650

Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen” c.1960s

By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s Nessen Studios tall table lamp designed by Greta Von Nessen, constructed of brass, linen and glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable neoclassical brass lamp by Hansen Nessen

$725

Adjustable neoclassical brass lamp by Hansen Nessen

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Fraser, MI

Neoclassical Adjustable Desk lamp or Night stand light. Patent markings consistent with Nessen Swing Arm Lamps. Original shade. 10" dia shade 6" dia base 23" overall tall.

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum

$2,380 / set

Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic and seldom seen Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall (sconce) and matching Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum,, Both retain original lamp shades ,with white metal diffuser's. minor s...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era

$2,400

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era

By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony Paul Designs! Incredible & Unusual Construction! APPROX. DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp

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H 16.5 in Dm 14.5 in

Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Tablr Lamp Brass, interior metal, original linen drum shade Designed 1930s Excellent condition

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Vintage 1980s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp in Brass, American, 1950s

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H 22.45 in Dm 14.97 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp in Brass, American, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A Walter Von Nessen swing-arm table lamp with a milk glass diffuser and the original fabric shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swing-Arm Table Lamp by Walter von Nessen

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H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Swing-Arm Table Lamp by Walter von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Classic swing-arm lamp by Walter von Nessen for Nessen Studios. Double-sockets and 340 degree rotation. A real beauty.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Swing Arm Lamp Mfg. by Laurel Lamps After a Classic Von Nessen Design

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H 20.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Vintage Swing Arm Lamp Mfg. by Laurel Lamps After a Classic Von Nessen Design

By Laurel Lamp Company, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage (c.1970's) swing-arm lamp manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company, the design is after and attributed to Walter Von Nessen.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Swivel Head Swing Arm Desk Lamps

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H 13.5 in W 17.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Swivel Head Swing Arm Desk Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of swivel head swing arm high polish brass desk lamps after Nessen, with age appropriate patina.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Nessen

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H 60 in Dm 11 in

A Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Asheville, NC

Not only does the swing arm retract and expand, the entire upper half raises and lowers (from 49" to 60" to top of shade) for an easier fit next to seating, tables, etc.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Nessen Studios Mid-Century Modern Design Lamps

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H 20 in

Pair of Nessen Studios Mid-Century Modern Design Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This pair of rare and stately table lamps are Nessen studios, at one time thought to be designed by Greta Von Nessen (1900 – 1974) who was the widow of Walter Von Nessen, the noted d...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Structure Desk Lamp

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H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Structure Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Walter Von Nessen iconic swing arm desk lamp. Original linen shade and white metal mesh diffuser. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 16.25 in Dm 12 in

Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of Nessen swing arm table lamps in brushed stainless steel with linen shades, opaque Lucite diffusers and stainless finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swing Arm Table Lamp in Brass By Walter Von Nessen

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H 19 in W 8 in L 19 in

Swing Arm Table Lamp in Brass By Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970's Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamp in brass finish. This lamp is a real beauty, the adjustable arm is very helpful when reading and it works great as an accent light as w...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of swing arm Nessen table lamps

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H 18 in Dm 8 in

Pair of swing arm Nessen table lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of brass swing arm table lamps by Nessen.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamps

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H 17 in W 17 in

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Walter Von Nessen chrome lamps with adjustable swing arms, with original chrome shades.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 14 in W 5 in D 16 in

signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass table lamp with makers tag. By Walter Von Nessen An iconic Mid-Century Modern design, this Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen f...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp by Nessen Studio

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H 19 in W 18 in

Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp by Nessen Studio

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Swing arm desk lamp in chrome lamp by Nessen Studio. USA, circa 1970.

Round base with swing arm in mirro chrome finish. Complemented by a linen lamp shade in ivory.

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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table / Desk Lamp

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H 18 in Dm 8.25 in

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table / Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A chromed table / desk lamp with adjustable swing arm and topped with a linen shade manufactured by the Nessen Lighting Company NY.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 21.5 in W 14 in D 12.25 in

Pair Of Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This pair of Von Nessen chrome swing arm table lamps exemplifies sleek modernist design with an emphasis on function and refined simplicity.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Early edition swing arm desk lamp by Walter Von Nessen Lighting. finished in brushed brass with original milk glass diffuser. Sold sans shade. Pair of desk lamps available.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Midcentury Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 19.25 in W 21 in D 12 in

Midcentury Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

This Walter Von Nessen chrome desk lamp is newly rewired with a three-way switch to adjust the intensity of the light. It has an added milk-glass diffuser and new parchment shade. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of 1960s Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamps by Nessen Studios

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H 14 in W 16.5 in D 8.25 in

Pair of 1960s Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamps by Nessen Studios

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-20th century pair of chrome desk lamps in the now-iconic design by Nessen Studios. The lamps have cylindrical heads attached to an articulable stem. This, in turn, is connected...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamp

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H 16 in Dm 8 in

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Nessen chrome swing arm lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Iconic Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Original Metal Shade

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H 18 in W 6 in D 24 in

Iconic Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Original Metal Shade

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful example of the iconic modernist swing arm desk lamp by Von Nessen. The lamp features a precisely machined articulating base, and the almost never seen original metal shade....

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Swing Arm Brass Table Lamps

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H 17 in Dm 9 in

Mid-20th Century Swing Arm Brass Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in Rochester, NY

A good quality pair of Walter Von Nessen attributed mid-20th century brass swing arm table desk lamps with nicely aged original color patina to the beautiful two toned color of bras...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp

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H 20 in W 20.75 in D 6 in

Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp

By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Oakland, CA

His most famous creation, the versatile swing-arm lamp, remains in production today under Nessen Lighting, successor to Nessen Lamps Inc. and Nessen Studios.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Nickel Plated Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

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H 19 in Dm 8.25 in

Pair of Nickel Plated Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Nickel Plated Swing Arm Table Lamps, designed by Walter von Nessen, circa 1950\'s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Nessen bronze table lamps from Arthur Elrod interior

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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

Pair of Nessen bronze table lamps from Arthur Elrod interior

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful pair of swing-arm lamps by Walter von Nessen were specified by Arthur Elrod for the executive offices at the Johnson Publishing building in Chicago. The metal bases ar...

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Early Pair of Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 19 in W 7.8 in D 9.8 in

Early Pair of Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A rare pair of brushed chrome desk lamps, with the original early light switches on the base of the lamps.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Table Lamp

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H 21.75 in W 21 in D 23 in

Walter Von Nessen Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamp with linen shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nessen Stainless Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 16 in Dm 14.5 in

Nessen Stainless Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Swing arm Nessen desk lamp in brushed nickel with original shade. Pair also available. Price per lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern table/desk lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen. Brass with a fully adjustable swing arm and rotating diffuser for light direction.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 17.38 in W 8.13 in D 16.5 in

Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A brass swing arm table lamp by the Nessen Lighting company well known for their well crafted quality and the use of superior materials .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 25 in D 16 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Miami, FL

Swing arm desk lamp in brass with original linen shade and metal diffuser by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swing Arm Desk Lamp Attributed to Nessen

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H 17.5 in Dm 18 in

Swing Arm Desk Lamp Attributed to Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Interesting swing arm desk lamp, brass base with painted metal shade. We believe this lamp was manufactured and designed by Nessen. Shade 13" diameter extended width of lamp 18".

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 16.5 in Dm 14.19 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed is Walter Von Nessen's most famous lamp, which he designed in 1930s. This swing-arm Classic in brushed nickel is in very nice condition, and production date is sometime in the...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing-Arm Desk Lamp

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H 8 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing-Arm Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Early edition swing arm desk lamp by Walter Von Nessen Lighting. finished in brushed brass with original milk glass diffuser. Sold sans shade. Pair of desk lamps available.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Brass Swing Arm Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 16.5 in W 25 in D 14 in

Brass Swing Arm Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful aged brass desk or table lamp in original condition. This is a classic modern design by Walter Von Nessen in the 1960s. The arm is adjustable, when extended all the way...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Architectural Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 11 in W 23.25 in D 5.25 in

Architectural Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Interesting two-light swing arm desk or table lamp. Brass structure supports frosted glass globes, each has independent on/off function, each arm is 7 inches L.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios

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H 53 in W 12 in D 14 in

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 in New York City,at Nessen Studios .note the unusual pivot mechanism ,Drop down se...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp

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H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 13 in

Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp

By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Hanover, MA

Articulating table lamp by Greta Von Nessen for Von Nessen Studios.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Nessen Brass and Glass Desk Lamp

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H 15 in Dm 7 in

Nessen Brass and Glass Desk Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Nessen brass and green glass shaded swivel arm desk lamp with push button pole switch , the arm swings out to 14.5" and retains the manufactures label to the bottom Nessen Lamps NY.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Designer Brass Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1970s

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H 18.5 in Dm 5 in

Designer Brass Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1970s

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

A chic 1970s Modern adjustable swing arm brass desk or table lamp with white milk glass shade.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Rare! 1950s

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H 23 in W 16 in D 16 in

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Rare! 1950s

By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony Paul Designs! Incredible & Unusual Construction APPROX. DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT : 24"...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early and Fine Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp

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H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in

Early and Fine Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Low desk version of the iconic von Nessen swing-arm lamp, in btass with dual white lacquered armatures for bulbs. A less common size of this classic 1927 design, with patent numbers...

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp c.1960's

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H 16.75 in Dm 14.5 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp c.1960's

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Easton, PA

Iconic chromed metal swing arm table lamp with original shade and metal diffuser designed by Walter Von Nessen for his own firm Nessen Studios.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp with Metal Shade

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H 16 in Dm 13 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp with Metal Shade

Located in Easton, PA

Early adjustable swing arm table/desk lamp in brass with original white lacquered metal shade with perforated metal insert designed by Walter Von Nessen and produced by his own firm ...

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Nessen Black Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Nessen Black Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of restored Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamps.Restored in a stunning polished black nickel finish the matched pair has been rewired with new sockets complete with black si...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Silk

Nessen Black Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Nessen Black Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of restored Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamps.Restored in a stunning polished black nickel finish the matched pair has been rewired with new sockets complete with black si...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Silk

Original Pair Of Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

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H 16.75 in Dm 14.5 in

Original Pair Of Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ths great original pair of Nessen swing arm lamps retains it's original shades and difussers. The lamps are stamped Nessen Lamps NYC in the metal.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Lamps Brass Swing Arm Lamp Original Shade

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H 17 in W 14 in D 16 in

Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Lamps Brass Swing Arm Lamp Original Shade

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome Walter Von Nessen design for Nessen lamps, circa 1970s A brass swing arm lamp with it's rare original shade, heavy weighted base with pole to one side, arm stretches out,...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nessen swing arm lamps

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H 24.5 in

Nessen swing arm lamps

Located in New York, NY

Chrome swing arm lamps with original linen shades

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

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H 16.5 in Dm 8 in

Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of bronze finish swing arm lamps with period shades

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Nessen Studios Chrome Desk Lamp with Swing Arm, 1960's

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H 14.5 in W 20 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Nessen Studios Chrome Desk Lamp with Swing Arm, 1960's

By Nessen Studio

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-century modern Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio desk lamp with swing arm design and adjustable shade. The lamp has a sleek cylinder design with circular base in polished chrome a...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

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H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen because of their style and functionality.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

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H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen because of their style and functionality.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Original Swing Arm Table Lamp by Nessen

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H 17 in W 17 in D 14.5 in

Original Swing Arm Table Lamp by Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great original Swing Arm lamp in a satin chrome finish with a linen shade. The lamp holds two bulbs and the swing arm moves freely.

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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Linen

Pair of Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

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H 16.5 in Dm 8 in

Pair of Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Nice pair of beautifully made chrome swing arm lamps by Nessen. Located at ABC Home 212-473-3000 x519

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table/Desk Lamp

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H 16 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Table/Desk Lamp

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful stainless steel swing arm lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, New York. Nessen is the original patent holder on the swing arm style and each lamp has the patent n...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Swing Arm Table Lamps by Walter Von Nessen

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Pair of Swing Arm Table Lamps by Walter Von Nessen

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of brushed chrome swing arm table lamps designed by Walter Von Nessen.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 21 in D 8.25 in

Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Nessen Studios chrome 1950's telescoping swing arm desk lamp with original milk glsss diffusor and new linen shade.

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

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H 17 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Handsome pair of brush nickel swing arm lamps with linen shades. Located at ABC Home. 646 602 3519

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20th Century American Table Lamps

1950's Brass & Glass Adjustable Desk Lamp by Nessen

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H 15 in W 7 in D 13 in

1950's Brass & Glass Adjustable Desk Lamp by Nessen

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful and classic modern brass swing arm desk lamp by Walter Nessen. very handsome design and with the original opaline glass shade. Stamped Nessen Lighting NYC.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Laurel Mid Century Brushed Stainless and Brass Table Lamp

$475

H 34.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Laurel Mid Century Brushed Stainless and Brass Table Lamp

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very sophisticated Mid Century table lamp with mixed metal detail in brushed stainless steel and brass. This Unique lamp is well crafted typical for the work done by the Laurel Lam...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Anders Pehrson Tube Desk Task Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970's

$500

H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 6.5 in

Mid Century Modern Anders Pehrson Tube Desk Task Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970's

By Anders Pherson

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid Century Modern tubular task desk lamp designed by Swedish designer Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan circa 1970's. This highly functional linear table lamp features a sleek tubul...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modernist Adjustable Reading Lamp in Brushed Nickel

$2,975

H 56 in W 6.5 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modernist Adjustable Reading Lamp in Brushed Nickel

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist adjustable reading lamp, crafted in Germany around 1980, exemplifies sleek and functional design. The lamp features a brushed nickel finish that imparts a ...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Danish Chrome and Metal Adjustable Table Lamp

$1,400

H 33.5 in W 14 in D 12.5 in

Danish Chrome and Metal Adjustable Table Lamp

By Maria Pergay

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautifully designed, yet practical Danish table / task lamp composed of a chromed-metal stem / partial shade and a circular, black painted metal base and shade. Features a black met...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure

$244Sale Price|19% Off

H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in

1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1950s vintage lamp, Italian manufacture. The lamp has a brass structure.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Table Lamp in Chrome and Gray Metal, by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

$187Sale Price|70% Off

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Table Lamp in Chrome and Gray Metal, by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful and completely restored table light. This lamp was produced by Napako company, designed by their leading designer Josef Hurka in 1960s. This light was restored with new fin...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

$2,658

H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking mid-century table lamp from Italy, dating to the 1960s, features a beautifully balanced combination of brass and lacquered metal. The design is both functional and scul...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s

$798

H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 10.63 in

Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel construction with cast iron base and shade made of perforated metal, fitted with one E27 bulb. Made in Germany by Bünte und Remmler in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular

$150Sale Price|50% Off

H 10.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular

Located in Chicago, IL

Folding post modern desk lamp made of high-impact plastic. Most likely by Marksman Brown, made in Taiwan. Marked Model #3870. 13 watt bulb, included. Features an adjustment screw to ...

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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$1,320

H 59 in Dm 18 in

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp ,, Wonderful example,, Retains original parchment shade (missing some boon-doggle) Minor dent to bottom,,3-way lamp (bulb) capability,...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Midcentury Adjustable Chrome Pharmacy Desk Lamp in the Style of Koch & Lowy

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 20.5 in D 5.5 in

Midcentury Adjustable Chrome Pharmacy Desk Lamp in the Style of Koch & Lowy

By Koch & Lowy

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice midcentury adjustable chrome pharmacy desk lamp with elongated shade in the style of Koch & Lowy, circa 1960s. The telescoping lamp can adjust from height of 15.25" to 20...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating Desk Lamp

$1,675

H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in

French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite, timeless French Art Deco / early midcentury desk or table lamp with modernist influences in solid brass and stabile, heavy weight that combines form and function. The p...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brushed Steel Table Lamp

$4,088

H 41.34 in Dm 9.06 in L 41.34 in

Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brushed Steel Table Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

An elegant Italian table lamp produced by Stilnovo during the 1960s, combining the refined material palette and sculptural restraint that made the Milanese manufacturer one of the de...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Von Nessen Chrome Table Lamp with an Acrylic White Dome Shade

$700

H 27 in Dm 16 in

Mid Century Von Nessen Chrome Table Lamp with an Acrylic White Dome Shade

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Von Nessen chrome table lamp with an acrylic white dome shade, sometimes called a mushroom lamp. Minimal and sleek design done in the 60s or 70s with a very shiny chrome cyli...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass and Aluminum Table Lamp, Italy, 1950's in the Style of Stilnovo

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Vintage Brass and Aluminum Table Lamp, Italy, 1950's in the Style of Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table lamp constructed in brass and aluminum. Gorgeous patina. Fully re-wired for US application.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century American Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

$1,600

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in

Mid-Century American Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking Mid-Century American table lamp from the 1960s features an elegant combination of brass and painted metal, reflecting the sleek, space-age aesthetics of the era. The di...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nessen swing arm table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every nessen swing arm table lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nessen swing arm table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A nessen swing arm table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nessen swing arm table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio and Nessen Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamp?

Prices for a nessen swing arm table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $900.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.