Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Table Lamp, Cream Enamel & Brass, C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Italian Mid-Century Enamelled Table Lamp, Articulated Brass-Jointed Arm Attributed to Stilnovo C.1950 A sculptural task lamp in cream enamel over brass, the dished oval shade raise...
Enamel
Set of 2 Table Lamps by David Weeks Model 113
By David Weeks
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful David Weeks Studio Sarus Table Lamps Set (Model 113) A Sarus shade perches on a hand-bent metal frame to form this piece, which is at once a sculptural object and a functi...
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Brass Harp Table Desk Task Lamp Sculptural Shape Style Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass Table Desk Task Lamp in a sculptural harp shape.
Metal
Sold
H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 9 in
1950s Style Lightolier Modern Lamp Sculptural Task Desk Light Brass and Black
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s table lamp modern sculptural task desk light in brass and black Unmarked Measures: 10.5 tall x 3.75 width x 9 depth Task or desk lamp in brass with aluminum shade painted bl...
Aluminum, Brass
Frederick Cooper Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp, Signed
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp is fully operational, good original vintage condition; it offers flexibility of use, from a library or reading lamp to task lighting.
Brass
Adjustable Brass with Rattan Wrap Library Reading Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp is fully operational, good original vintage condition; it offers flexibility of use, from a library or reading lamp to task lighting.
Metal, Brass
Peter Hamburger for Knoll International "Crylicord" Lucite and Brass Desk Lamp
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A rare and sculptural modernist task lamp designed by the renowned industrial designer Peter Hamburger for Knoll International, circa 1970.
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lacquered Metal, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lacquered Metal, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and original lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in N...
Brass, Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Germany, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige parchment paper table lamp likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1930s. The brass neck presents with light discoloration. Pen scribbling to inside of lamps...
Brass
'Megafono' Glossy Ivory Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Habitat International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Megafono' Glossy Ivory Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produ...
Metal
Stilnovo Style Brass Tble Lamp Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Čelinac, BA
Stilnovo Style Table Lamp Italy 1950s
Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal table lamp, model Ochetta, designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and produced by O-Luce, Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Metal, Brass
Brass, Opaline & Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The light features a sleek design with a polished brass frame and an adjustable cream opal...
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Heavy oxidation present to brass Heavy loss of lacquer present to metal Sh...
Metal, Brass
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Vipere' White and Brass Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Vipere' table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly utilitarian table lamp executed in white painted aluminum and brass by one of the most refine...
Aluminum, Brass
Large Table Lamp in Brass and Ivory Lacquered Metal, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful polished brass and ivory lacquer Midcentury table lamp. Spain, 1960-1970. This two-light table lamp combines polished brass at the bottom of the base and at the top with a ...
Metal, Brass
$1,832
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Model 60582 Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
An elegant Model 60582 table lamp produced by Idman in Finland during the 1950s. This refined design pairs an opaline glass shade with a solid brass frame, forming a sculptural and w...
Brass
Stilnovo Style Table Lamp/Applique Brass, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Style table lamp/applique brass, 1950, Italy.
Brass, Metal
Cute Adjustable Desk Lamp Brass Eggshell Color, Italy Midcentury
By Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Cute fully 360 degree adjustable pivoting table light, Italy, circa 1955 Very beautiful and fully functional small Italian table light from eggshell colored lacquered sheet metal ...
Brass, Aluminum
$265Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in
1970s Adjustable Metal Table Lamp in Creamy Color, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp with adjustable arm and lampshade. Made of chrome and metal, produced in Hungary (see label).
Metal
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1960s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and grey-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Idman, Finland, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 5” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
Metal, Brass
$5,473
H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 13 in
Mauri Almari Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, White, Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Helsinki, FI
A refined and characterful Mid-Century Modern table lamp, model K11-15, designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman Oy in Finland during the 1950s. This elegant piece exemplifies ...
Metal, Brass
$1,500 / item
H 25.99 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Italian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural table lamp shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shade fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd. This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic desi...
Brass, Enamel
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