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 for Sonneman lighting. Horizontal shaft is 39.37" long, arc measures 17.7" deep ...
Metal, Chrome
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 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and r...
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 takes two screws to attach to the wall.
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 to easily position the lamp.
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 wall lamps from the great work of Robert Sonneman.
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, chrome swing arm, adjustable height reading, nicely counter balanced.
Steel
Robert Sonneman Chrome Orbital Swing Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome-plated with heavy counter weight and thumb screw to hold the light in any position you would like. Complete with wall mount bracket. Measures: 38" when the light is fully h...
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 wall bracket. Fully extends and swings for different heights and positions. Steel...
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 line switch and takes a small GE 120v 40w max lightbulb.
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
The Albertslund lamp named after the residence that it was designed for in Copenhagen was also called the orbiter wall lamp, retains the label made in Denmark by Poul Henningen.
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 be adjusted by swinging from side-to-side and also by moving the arm up and down.
Chrome
Sold
H 2 in W 32 in D 17 in
Multi Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Task or Reading Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp. Robert Sonneman design for Sonneman lighting. Horizontal shaft is 32" long, arc measures 17 deep and 17 tal...
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 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and r...
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 with 3 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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 with 6 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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 forth and the straight-arm with the chromed globe shade and cast metal counterweight ...
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, adjustable height screw, and counter balanced weight.
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.
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 low switch on the cord.
Chrome
Adjustable Table Light by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of lamps with a rectangular black base with pivoting arms ending in a lacquered black globe head with a black counter balance at the other end-well suited for as desk or bedsi...
Metal
$4,450
H 14.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Executed in polished brass and opaline glass, the chandelier...
Brass
$2,360
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 6.7 in
Minimalist Chrome Pendant Lamp by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a sp...
Chrome
Robert Sonneman 3-Arm Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. Three adjustable arms with pivoting sockets allot for myriad configurations of form and function. Chrome is good condition for age. Wil...
Metal
$695 / item
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 ceramic dark orange wall light Sputnik designed by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each fixture...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand painted glass with embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully work...
Porcelain, Glass
Pendant Lamp with orange acrylic Shade, Italy 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
This Italian pendant lamp features a bright orange dome-shaped shade made of acrylic, paired with a perforated metal fitting in a dark, patinated finish. The total height of the lamp...
Metal
$3,063
H 25.6 in Dm 19.3 in
Large Stunning Kaiser Orange Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Orange color Sputnik chandelier with 13 handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
Glass
1970s Sintesi Wall Lamp by Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Ernesto Gismondi, founder of Artemide (b 1931-2020) “An extremely rare architectural wall lamp from the Sintesi range designed by Ernesto Gismondi in 1976. High quality productio...
Steel
Italian table lamp T395 by Robert Sonneman
By Luci Cinisello, Robert Sonneman
Located in BE
Designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Cinisello, Milan, the iconic Model T395 desk lamp is a superb example of 1970s Italian modernist lighting. Crafted from black metal and chrome, t...
Metal, Chrome
Pop Art Large Orange Ceiling Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop art large orange ceiling lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Part on the middle made of wood This lamp works with E27 light bulb...
Plastic, Wood
$2,542
H 25.6 in Dm 11.62 in
Space Age Vintage Orange Metal Chandelier Pendant Brylle Jacobsen 1970s, Denmark
By Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chandelier or pendant model Moon designed 1970s Denmark by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen from metal in lipstick like orange coral color tone with ivory colored ...
Metal
$4,345
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Articulated Wall Lamp Model 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce 1973 Italy
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in München, BY
Articulated, huge and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamp. Model no 265. Designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, 1973, Italy. This one must have been produced by Arteluce in 1980s....
Steel, Iron
Original Paolo Rizzatto Articulating Sconce for Arteluce
By Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic vintage articulating wall sconce designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce. Original Arteuluce label on reflector. Reflector rotates for directional light. Arm swings in all ...
Steel
$601Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 11.42 in
Verner Panton Space Age Ceiling Lamp, Acrylic, Orange, Denmark, 1965
By Verner Panton
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice bright orange ceiling lamp. In the famous flower pot model by Verner Panton. 1960s Denmark. One large E27 bulb needed. With cord 85 cm high. Good condition.
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Torchiere Reading Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple with numerous positions for the reading lamp. Torchiere and flexible reading lamp have separate switches. Newly restored, polished and rewired. A beautiful combina...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,695 / 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
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern, space age style floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, for the Sonneman Lighting Co. circa 1960's. The lamp features an adjustable arc arm, th...
Steel, Chrome
$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
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