American Art Moderne Brass Desk Lamp Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Moderne 1940s brass desk lamp with white perforated sides supported by two columns on rectangular base.
Brass
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
It has the perforated diffuser cone and lamp shade diffuser screen to filter the light to prevent glare, but when placed next to an Eames Lounge Chair (or any reading chair) serves u...
Metal, Brass
George Nelson for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Desk Lamp, 1970's
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern George Nelson for Koch & Lowy Adjustable Perforated Aluminum & Black Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated Black enameled Aluminum cylinder mesh shade, Off White i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$279
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Scotty Dog Pups Perfume Lamp by Carl Scheidig/Gräfenthal, Germany, 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
A drop of perfume or essential oil onto the plate on the rear will warm against the bulb and aided by the rising air-currents from the lamp, and perforated sides, will slowly perfume...
Ceramic
$1,460
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern goos neck desk light or table lamp with perforated conical brass lamp shade. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany,...
Brass, Metal
$4,206 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 8.08 in
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Sconces by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed probably by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten...
Metal
$11,101
H 77.96 in W 13 in D 13.39 in
Mario Botta Vintage Black and Ivory Floor Lamp Shogun Terra 1980s Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
The gorgeous construction shows geometric elements, which the designer Mario Botta loves to integrate in his beautiful designs. Two movable perforated shields as lamp shades let out...
Aluminum
$2,000
H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in
Tall Pierced White Enamel Triangular Lamp with 3 White Glass Shades, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Minimalist, geometric, perforated White enamel Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1960s.
Metal
$1,250
H 20 in Dm 14.5 in
Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with White Aluminum Shade, 1960's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Nessen Studios (Model #NS966) Chrome and White Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated slightly adjusting, modern bell shaped White enameled Aluminum shade, fully rotating ...
Chrome, Metal
Perforated Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Table Lamp. Shade sold separately.
Ceramic
$874
H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
The tulip foot and perforated metal give this lamp the perfect space-age look.
Aluminum
$874 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Green and White Metal Pair of Table Lamps Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These lamps made of perforated metal and brass. Original cable and plug.
Metal, Brass
$29,541
H 21.66 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever came across.
Brass
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship.
Metal
Colorful Mid-Century Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Featuring a sleek brass body and six arms, this chandelier exudes sophistication and retro charm. The perforated lamp heads, finished in vibrant red and yellow tones, not only create...
Metal, Brass
$2,804 / set
H 14.97 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights Sweden 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed and manufactured probably in Swed...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage double gooseneck brass desk with 3 way light circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage double gooseneck brass desk lamp with perforated shades and 3 way lighting, circa 1960s.
Brass
Post modern perforated metal wall lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern perforated metal wall lamp , 1970s
Metal
$40,804 / set
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Paavo Tynell 1940s “Umbrella” model 5061, Taito Oy, Finland
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This rare pair of iconic lamps features exquisitely perforated lampshades, embodying the hallmark of Scandinavian Vintage Design.
Brass
Accolay La Borne, ceramic sandstone table lampe France 1960s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in leucate, FR
Large fawn-colored enameled sandstone lamp. The body of the lamp is perforated in several places through which the double lighting diffuses a poetic light.
Sandstone
Perfolux perforated pendant lamp by Niek Hiemstra
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
The perforated shade creates a very nice light effect. Hiemstra Evolux patented the Perfolux lamps in the 1950s.
Metal
Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp from Orno, Finland
By Orno Stockmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
The entire lamp is finished in white. The lamp is in mint condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Metal
1958 Ceiling Lamp Perforated for Artimeta Soest Holland
By Artimeta
Located in Biella, IT
Design in year '58 ceiling lamp for Artimeta Soest Holland lamp is in perforated metal lacquered white-cream in perfect condition measure height 30 inches, diameter 18".
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Perforated Cone Pendant Lamp Style Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s adjustable White Pendant Perforated Cone Lamp aluminum, brass and solid teak. 15 tall x 11 diameter and Cord 39 inches H approximately Unmarked.
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp with Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Perforated metal pendant lamp manufactured in Italy during the 1940s.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century wall lamp with flexible umbrella. Probably from Emperor. A minimalist design. Cubic shapes run through this design, from the screen to the wall plate. The most striking ...
Metal
Mid Century Ernst Igl Perforated Suspension Pendant Lamp
By Ernest Igl
Located in Montréal, QC
Ernst Igl suspension. Classic Igl perforated design. Verified original E-26 medium base socket, white plastic cord. Minor tarnish, dings, scuffs, bends and/or patination as largely s...
Enamel, Steel
1950s Stilux Milano White Perforated Double Shade Wall Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano White Perforated Double Shade Wall Lamp An elegant midcentury sconce design executed in perforated white metal on a brass stem.
Metal, Brass
$1,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in
Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece, lamp, lighting, Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Ceramic
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$2,345
H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant lamp with perforated sheet elements. A minimalist design.
Metal
1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp
By Carl Thore
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp. Executed in black painted perforated metal with white-painted interior and brass hardware, this wall lamp is highly characteri...
Metal, Brass
$1,100 / set
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 18 in
1970s Modern Wall Sconce Lamps Patinated Bronze Perforated Shade
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Patinated Bronze Arm Wall Sconce Lamps with Modern Perforated Shade Unmarked. Set of two.
Bronze, Brass
Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Perforated Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp from denmark. a functional lamp and at the same time an impressive object. The formal language and materiality appear organic. The shade has the...
Metal
Vintage Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Pendant Lamp, Model A 1965
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Egå, DK
A sublime design by Paavo Tynel model a1965, this pendant lamp in brass has a beautiful shade with subtle perforated pattern, a glass diffuser,
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful industrial midcentury pendant lamp from the late 1940s / early 1950s, attributed to Mathieu Mategot for Holophane.
Metal
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Brass Wall Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' perforated brass wall lamp. Originally designed in 1947, these custom modified authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of ...
Brass
Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Prague, New Town
Shades in perforated brass, canopy in brass, recently rewired.
Brass
Danish Perforated Copper and Rosewood Caskade Pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice rosewood and copper cascade pendant lamp in very good condition.
Copper
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Brass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 10.38 in D 3.13 in
Mategot Inspired Mod Industrial Gray Perforated Fluorescent Linear Wall Lamps
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mategot inspired Mod industrial fluorescent linear wall or ceiling lamps. These lamps have perforated half cylinder metal shades.
Aluminum
1950s Stilnovo Red Perforated Cone Italian Pendant Lamp Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous Red Light- hanging pendant lamp fixture. Made in Italy. 1950s The shade & canopy are made of Spun Aluminum with original red paint - silk electric cord. Unmarked. Attributio...
Aluminum
$874
H 36.62 in Dm 11.82 in
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional.
Metal, Copper
$525
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist wall or bedside lamp, crafted from solid brass with a tiltable shade perforated with a geometric pattern of holes.
Brass
$5,609
H 18.9 in Dm 19.89 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminium pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
$5,609
H 18.9 in Dm 19.89 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminium pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s.
Brass, Aluminum
$4,896
H 11.82 in Dm 8.27 in
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, BY
Executed in solid, perforated brass, the ceiling lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb.
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez.
Brass, Metal
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black by Alvaro Benitez
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in black by Alvaro Benitez.
Metal, Brass
$1,282
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with perforated stars, brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian wall lamp, produced by an unidentified Danish manufacturer in the 1940s.
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps Executed in brass metal with perforations around the back that cast an interplay of light and shadow...
Metal, Magnets, Brass
Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip Reading Lamp, Red Perforated Star Shade
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lamp functions equally as a wall-mounted reading light or a freestanding table lamp depending on placement of the mount.
Brass, Chrome, Enamel, Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Metal
$5,375 / set
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Finnish Modern Brass Wall Lamps with Perforated Shades, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish Mid-Century Modern wall lights in brass, dating from the 1970s. The fixtures feature perforated conical shades mounted on sculptural tubular brass wall bracket...
Brass
$4,498
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in München, BY
Executed in brass anodized and perforated metal, the pendant lamp needs 2 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Metal
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