$2,118
H 19.1 in W 45.48 in D 17.72 in
Multi-Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp. Robert Sonneman design
Metal, Chrome
$1,647
H 10.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Midcentury Orbital Ceiling /Wall Lamp in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage ceiling or wall light in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany with 6
Metal
Sonneman Orbitor Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulating swing arm wall lamps.
Stainless Steel, Metal, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Orbital Wall Mounted Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Sonneman wall-mounted orbital lamp. Arm pivots on original mounting hardware, which only
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome "Orbiter" Wall Mounted Lamp by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage chrome wall mounted lamp by Robert Sonneman. The piece swivels and has an articulated arm
Chrome
Sold
H 19 in W 43 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Modern Pair of Robert Sonneman Orbital Articulating Wall Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern contemporary pair of Robert Sonneman Orbital articulating wall lamps. An amazing set of
Metal
Orbiter Wall LIght by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Sonneman Orbiter model wall lamp. Classic infinite adjust position, chrome ball shade
Steel
Robert Sonneman Chrome Orbital Swing Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New Windsor, NY
like. Complete with wall mount bracket. Measures: 38" when the light is fully horizontal. 30" when
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Chrome Counterweight Orbital Swing Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome "eyeball" lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970. Complete with chromed
Steel, Chrome
Adjustable Chrome Wall Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s adjustable polish chrome ‘Orbiter’ wall lamp by Robert Sonneman. The lamp has an on/off in
Chrome
Sold
H 9 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Poul Henningen -Albertslund Outdoor Lights by Jens Moller, Jensen Denmark
By Jens Møller-Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
designed for in Copenhagen was also called the orbiter wall lamp, retains the label made in Denmark by Poul
Metal
Robert Sonneman Orbiter Original Mid-Century Modern Chrome Wall Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Original orbiter chrome wall lamp by Robert Sonneman. This lamp has a wall-mounted bracket, and can
Chrome
Sold
H 2 in W 32 in D 17 in
Multi Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Task or Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp. Robert Sonneman design
Chrome
Midcentury Orbital Ceiling /Wall Lamp in Green by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage ceiling or wall light in green color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany with 6
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 11.82 in
1 of 2 Midcentury Orbital Ceiling /Wall Lamp in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 midcentury vintage ceiling or wall light in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 16.93 in
1 of 2 Midcentury Orbital Ceiling /Wall Lamp in Green by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 mid-century vintage ceiling or wall light in green color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany
Metal
Large Robert Sonneman, Orbiter Wall Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s, vintage wall-mounted lamp by Robert Sonneman, the radial wall-mounted arm swings back and
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Orbiter Wall Mounted LIghts by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Pair of Robert Sonneman Orbiter model wall mounted lamps. With chrome ball shade, chrome swing arm
Chrome, Steel
A Robert Sonneman Wall-Mounted Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Austin, TX
A Chrome adjustable "Orbiter" Wall Mounted Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA circa 1970. The lamp was
Chrome
Robert Sonneman wall sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Sonneman 'orbit' wall-mount cantilever lamp. Labelled and in excellent shape.
Small Sonneman Orbiter Wall Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Smaller version of the Robert Sonneman Orbiter wall lamp that has been rewired and has a high or
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$6,287 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,726 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,517
H 66.93 in W 50.39 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Counterweight standing lamp after a design by the American designer Robert Sonneman from the 1960s. Here in the execution of the Italian manufacturer Luci. An elegant design of high...
Metal
$764 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
1 of 3 Midcentury Orbital Wall lights in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 mid-century vintage wall lights in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, with two opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ...
Metal
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