$359 / item
H 7.09 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1950's Industrial Grey Benjamin Crysteel Enamelled Parabolic Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Grey Benjamin Crysteel Enamelled Parabolic Lamps. Benjamin was arguably the
Steel
$631 / set
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
1950’s Industrial Grey Benjamin Crysteel Enamelled Parabolic Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Grey Benjamin Crysteel Enamelled Parabolic Lamps – Pair. Benjamin was arguably
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Murano Lamps of Plum and White on Lucite
Located in Smyrna, GA
Harken back to the 1960’s with this extra cool pair of parabolic lamps in PLUM AND WHITE. Vintage
Blown Glass
Parabolic Shape Table Lamp
Located in taranto, IT
Large lamp in original golden aluminum from the 1960s, with an unusual parabola shape with central
Aluminum
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of "Parabolic Fin" Model Ceramic Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Metal
$1,675
H 36 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier American Mid-Century Parabolic Fin Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) Parabolic Fin brass and ceramic table lamp with a tapered square shape
Brass
$3,400
H 29.75 in Dm 15 in
Mid-Century Parabolic Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine parabolic table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The concave sides glazed in a
Brass
Mid-Century Grey Enamel Parabolic Factory Pendant by Benjamin, England
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This mid-century industrial parabolic grey lamp by Benjamin was originally salvaged from an
Steel
1950s White Enamel Swan-Neck Wall Light by R.E.A.L
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This striking white enamel parabolic wall lamp was manufactured by R.E.A.L (Made in England) and
Steel
Pair of Vintage Murano Two Toned Parabola Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
Harken back to the 1960s with this extra cool pair of parabolic lamps in plum and white. Vintage
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Parabolical Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Murano glass parabolic cone and brass table or bedside lamps. Contemporary work from a
Brass
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Walnut and Brass Lightolier Table Lamp, circa 1956
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Camden, ME
parabolic walnut elipses are inset between the two brass disks and edged in brass. The lamp is in excellent
Brass
19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
metal candle base supporting nickel-plated parabolic reflective disk holding an adjustable magnifying
Metal, Nickel
Large Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp Parabolic Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Czech industrial pendants with black enameled steel screen and parabolic glass and a wire mesh
Enamel, Steel
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston design Parabolic Fin table lamp for Lightolier, Circa 1950's.
Brass
1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 19 Inch Reflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
of large reflective and dramatic floor lamps. Originally it was used for research of physical
Mahogany
1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 25 Inch Reflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
simple large reflective and dramatic floor lamp. Originally it was used for research of physical
Fruitwood, Mahogany
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H 30 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Stylish and Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Parabolic Fin Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish and rare pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier parabolic fin lamps each mod lamp of
Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Candle Sconce
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Flared black metal candle base supporting nickel-plated parabolic reflective disk holding an
Metal, Nickel
Large Scientific/Medical Parabolic Mirror Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 3 foot diameter 16 mirror chandler is something we have never seen before. We found this example in Italy and told that it originally was used for scientific experiments with li...
Large Scientific/Medical Parabolic Mirror Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 3 foot diameter 16 mirror chandler is something we have never seen before. We found this example in Italy and told that it originally was used for scientific experiments with li...
Parabolic Lamps of Aqua and White on Lucite
Located in Little Rock, AR
Harken back to the 1960's with this extra cool pair of parabolic lamps in AQUA and WHITE. Vintage
Murano Glass, Lucite
Parabolic Fin Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
A mod table lamp in an elongated parabolic form with concave sides in a pattern of alternating
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Brass and Ceramic Parabolic Fin Lamps for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Amazing parabolic fin lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Constructed of ceramic with a brass
Brass
Faries 1012 Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamp with Parabolic Shade, circa 1920
By Faries
Located in Portland, OR
A great example of the classic two-knuckle No. 1012 adjustable desk lamp popularized by Faries, and
Faries 1012 Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamp with Parabolic Shade, circa 1920
By Faries
Located in Portland, OR
A great example of the classic two-knuckle No. 1012 adjustable desk lamp popularized by Faries, and
1950's Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Parabolic Fin Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Hudson, NY
these are a great set of lamps.
Brass, Metal
Mid Twentieth Century Design by Robert Heritage Drum Table
Located in London, GB
technology, a chair of aluminium alloy for Race Furniture. *The Pan Parabolic lamp from 1973 for Concord
1930s Surgical Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Parabolic shade surgical telescoping lamp with cast iron rolling base. Decorative Bakelite knobs
Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Brass, Wire
Machined Brass Telescoping Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Articulated brass telescoping table lamp with parabolic shade. Dimpled knuckle joint allows easy
Brass
Vintage Parabolic Wick Lamp, A Magnifying Appartus
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual medical or scientific instrument utilizing a candle, parabolic reflector and an
Metal
Gerald Thurston Fin Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing parabolic fin lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Stoneware base in coffee and cream
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Murano Sommerso Lamps in Boysenberry
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
, substantial pieces with whimsical fins and parabolic curves. The lamps stand 21 inches from tabletop to
Telescoping Wall Mounting Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid brass Task lamp with parabolic shade. Made by O.C. White, circa 1910. Telescoping arm
Pair of VIntage Murano Parabola Lamps from 1960's Googie Period
Located in Little Rock, AR
Harken back to the 1960's with this extra cool pair of parabolic lamps in YELLOW and WHITE
Brass, Nickel
Medical / Scientific Parabolic Magnifying Candle Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful magnifying candle lamp. Old medical or scientific lamp.
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