Jean Prouvé Style 'Potence' Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual French wall lamp in iron. Striking "Potence" style swing-arm wall lamp, inspired by Jean Prouvé’s legendary 1947 purist masterpiece.
Iron
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)
By Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
Famous for applying industrial technology and processes to architecture and interior design without sacrificing aesthetic qualities, he developed the flattened tube technique, which ...
Metal
Midcentury Pair of Prouve Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Pair of Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France, 1950s Design by jean Prouve 1947.
Metal
French Mid Century Black Metal Jib "Potence" Lamp Attr. to Jean Prouvé, 1960s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century jib / swing "potence" wall lamp in black lacquered metal attributed to Jean Prouvé produced in France, 1960s.
Metal
Jean Prouvé Pivoting ‘Potence’ Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Among his most celebrated lighting designs is the Pivoting “Potence” Wall Light, created in the 1950s. This piece perfectly illustrates Prouvé’s structural approach to design, where ...
Steel
French Industrail wall sconce, In the style of Jean Prouvé, 20th century
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
In the style of iconic Jean Prouvés petite potence wall sconce. Great condition.
Iron
Price Upon Request
Jean Prouvé, Potence Wall Light, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984) "Potence" light fixture, circa 1950 Black lacquered metal Measures: 12 H x 40 W inches 30.5 H x 101.6 W cm "Potence" wall light by French designer Je...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Metal
Sold
H 19 in W 1.75 in D 46.6 in
French Industrial Wall Sconce Style Jean Prouve Potence Pivot Swing Arm
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a french european wall lamp in the style of Jean Prouve and design of potence pivot swing arm light Unmarked piece.
Metal
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Potence Black Large Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. Swing (pivoting) arm with black powder coating and light bulb all in excellent original condition...
Steel
Jean Prouve "Potence" Lamp in Black
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean Prouve (French, 1901 - 1984) "Potence" lamp (designed 1950), with movable arm and wallplate in black.
Metal
Midcentury Industrial Wall Light in the Manner of Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
In the manner of the legendary Jean Prouvé 'potence' jib arm wall light. This is likely an old copy of the Classic wall light, circa 1960s-1970s.
Metal
G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Petit Potence lamp, designed by Jean Prouvé. Marked with metal label, made in 2014 for 1 year only.
Steel
'Potence D'eclairage' Swing Jib Wall Light by Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Potence d'Eclairage' swing jib wall light by Jean Prouve.
Brass, Steel
Jean Prouvé Potence black wall lamp by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Potence wall lamp is one of Jean Prouvé's puristic masterpieces.
Steel
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Petit Potence lamp, designed by Jean Prouvé. Marked with metal label, made in 2014 for 1 year only.
Steel
Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Petit Potence lamp, designed by Jean Prouvé. Marked with metal label, made in 2014 for 1 year only.
Steel
Jean Prouvé Jib Potence Pivoting Wall Light circa 1947
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Jean Prouvé Jib potence wall light, manufactured by Les Atelier Jean Prouvé, Nancy France Completely original, Red lacquered; Metal; Provenance: Has been mounted in the textile...
Metal
Vitra Potence Light in Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a pivoting wall lamp for the ‚Maison Tropique‘, Potence is regarded as one of Jean Prouve´‘s puristic masterpieces.
Steel
$13,500
H 27.76 in W 98.43 in D 38.59 in
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina, 1925
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” dining table for Cassina, cherry wood, Italy, 1925. Originally designed in 1925 for the Taliesin residence in Wisconsin, this dining table embodies...
Cherry
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the ...
Steel
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,650 / item
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 Los Angeles, 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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$789Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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