Vintage Brass "Sight Light" Table Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
1920s-30s; The Sight Light Corp. - Essex, CT A "Sight Light" lamp is a type of task lamp that was popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the mid-century modern era.
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Modern Sight Light Table Lamp
By Sight Light Corporation
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Art Deco Modern sight light table lamp. Brass with copper baked brown enamel shade and base.
Metal
Art Deco Desk Lamp Sight Light Corp Deep River CT, circa 1940
By Sight Light Corporation
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer for collectors of Art Deco / Moderne lamps a great-looking American electric desk or table lamp mad by the "Sight Light Corp
Metal
Melville G. Willer 1930 Art Deco Metalware Table Lamp With Yellow Lacquer
By Sight Light Corporation
Located in Miami, FL
This iconic electric lamp was designed by Melville. G. Willer for The Sight Light Corporation based in Greenwich Connecticut.
Aluminum, Bronze
Mg Wheeler Sight Light Saucer Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Novel mid-century modern Sight Light desk lamp by M.G. Wheeler. The space age lamp features a whimsical saucer shape.
Chrome
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic M.G. Wheeler flying saucer lamp. Rare square base allows the lamp to pivot 360 degrees. Fabulous desk lamp. New wiring. Arm projects 21.5 in. Outward. This item can be parcel...
Brass, Steel
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Desk Lamp attributed to M.G. Wheeler's Sight Light Saucer Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Cordova, SC
It is in the style of MG Wheeler’s “Sight Light” Saucer lamps. Appears to be green acrylic enamel paint over a heavy metal material.
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Saucer Atomic Age Articulating Table Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Novel mid-century modern Sight Light desk lamp by M.G. Wheeler. The space age lamp features a whimsical saucer shape.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wheeler Sight Light Green Swing Arm Desk Lamp Flying Saucer
By M.G. Wheeler, Leroy C. Doane
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-century wheeler sight light desk lamp Leroy Doane. This is a wonderful Sight Light desk lamp designed by Leroy C.
Brass, Steel
$850Sale Price|32% Off
Mid Century Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp in White by MG Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century flying saucer sight light desk lamp in white by MG Wheeler.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Brass Swing Arm Sight Light Desk Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sight light desk lamp manufactured by M.G. Wheeler Company, circa 1960's.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$660Sale Price|44% Off
Mid-century M.G. Wheeler "Sight Light" Brushed Steel Table Lamp w/ Enamel Shade
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "Sight Light" manufactured by M.G. Wheeler features a curved neck and with a body composed of brass with enameled steel accents in beige.
Enamel, Steel
Dazor Mid Century Modern Swivel Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Cool Mid-Century Modern Dazor flying saucer "Sight Light" table lamp which pivots 360 degrees on central brass ball, made by M.G.
Brass
Floor Lamp by M. G. Wheeler Sight Light
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern adjustable floor lamp by M. G. Wheeler Co., circa 1960s. Flying saucer design to metal shade. Lamp pivots and height adjusts. Original condition with original pa...
Aluminum, Steel
M G Wheeler "Sight Light" Desk Lamp, circa 1950s
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Austin, TX
Fully restored, Articulating Vintage Desk Lamp by M G Wheeler, commonly called a "Sight Light", Desk Lamp.
Steel
1950s "Sight Light" Industrial Desk Lamp By M.G Wheeler Co. Inc
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fabulous Industrial desk lamp by M.G Wheeler & Co. Greenwich, Connecticut. coined the "Sight Light" Fantastic vintage condition - Pivots 360 degrees. a couple of knibbles to the pain...
Brass
Sight Light Floor Lamp Brass and Black Enamel by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rare floor model version of the oft sought after "Sight Light", manufactured in the 1950s by M.G.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 16 in Dm 12 in
American Art Deco/Machine Age Two-Tone Anodized Aluminum Mooncrest Sight Light
By Smith Metal Arts, Laurence E. Corcoran
Located in Port Hope, ON
The Art Deco/Machine Age, Mid-Century Mooncrest sight light table lamp is an icon of American Post-War design.
Aluminum
Machine Age / Art Deco Sight Light Table Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Retains the original labels the sight light lamp and was manufactured by the M.G.
Sold
H 15 in Dm 12.5 in
Vintage Sight Light Space Machine Age 1950s Art Deco Aluminium Desk Table Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage 1950s Space Age sight light lamp. From the M.G. Wheeler Co. in Greenwich, Ct.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern “Sight Light” Saucer Table Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wheeler Co. became widely known for its patented “Sight Light” lamps—one of the earliest designs to use indirect lighting to reduce eye strain.
Metal, Brass
40's Desk Lamp by Sight Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 40's swivel arm desk lamp by Sight Light, M.G. Wheeler Co, Greenwich, CN.
Metal, Brass
Dazor Black Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of the Dazor, circa 1960 flying saucer desk lamp. This lamp features a polished brass pivoting light arm and the iconic Dazor flying saucer task lampshade. All...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
M.G. Wheeler "Sight Light" Saucer Swivel Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "Sight Light" manufactured by M.G. Wheeler features a swiveling base and with a body composed of brushed steel with brass accents.
Brass, Steel
A Melville G Wheeler “Sight Light”
Located in Tetbury, England
A “Sight Light” designed by Melville G. Wheeler. Manufactured by the M.G. Wheeler Co. Of Connecticut, USA. Exceptional example in its original factory painted finish.
Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Dazor Flying Saucer "Sight Light" Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Dazor "Sight light" flying saucer swivel lamp Manufactured by M.G.
Metal, Brass
M.G. Wheeler Beige Sight Light Saucer Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Novel Mid-Century Modern sight light desk lamp by M.G. Wheeler. The space age lamp features a whimsical saucer shape.
Metal
Sold
H 50.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
A vintage “Sight Light” adjustable floor lamp by M.G Wheeler, circa 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage “Sight Light” adjustable floor lamp by M.G Wheeler, circa 1950s.
Chrome
Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor, circa 1960
By Dazor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an excellent example of the iconic dazor flying saucer sight light desk Lamp. This lamp dates to circa 1960 and is in excellent original condition.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Table Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in New York, NY
Wheeler Co. 1950s Space Age sight light lamp. Measures: 15" high, 12 1/2" diameter.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Machine Age Art Deco 1930s American Modern Sight Light Table Lamp Leroy C Doane
By Sight Light Corporation, Leroy C. Doane
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare 1930s original American modern sight light table lamp designed by Leroy C Doane for the Sight Light Corporation, Green River, Connecticut.
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unmarked but very similar in design and construction to M.G. Wheeler’s Sight Light lamp for Dazor. Measures: 20” x 13” x 17”.
M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, M.G. Wheeler
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Sight Light mid century floor lamp by M. G. Wheeler, in very fine, original, clean and working condition.
Metal
M.G. Wheeler 'Sight Light' Swivel Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The 'Sight Light' designed by M.G. Wheeler features a Space Age design and adjustable swivel base.
M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Brass Floor Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "Sight Light" manufactured by M.G. Wheeler features a swiveling neck and with a body composed of brass with enameled steel accents in beige.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Brass Sight Light Desk Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sight light desk lamp manufactured by M.G. Wheeler Company, circa 1960's.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Leroy C. Doane Machine Age Art Deco Brass Sight Light Table or Desk Lamp
By Sight Light Corporation, Leroy C. Doane
Located in Dallas, TX
Doane Machine Age Art Deco sight light brass table lamp Iconic Model # SL5 Luminaire designed by Doane for the sight light Corp, NY.
Brass
Adjustable "Sight Light" Table Lamp, ca. 1938
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage "Sight Light" is a quirky but totally practical design patented by M.G.
Aluminum, Brass
Uncommon Machine Age Sight Light Luminaire by Leroy Doane, 1935
By Leroy C. Doane
Located in Dallas, TX
Model # SL-5, serial # 30975, for Sight Light Corp of Essex, CONN., and is profusely signed.
Sold
H 16 in Dm 12.5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Anodized Aluminium "Mooncrest" Sight Light Smith Metal Arts
By Smith Metal Arts, Laurence E. Corcoran
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century anodized aluminium "Mooncrest" sight light by Smith Metal Arts Signed, post Art Deco, Mid-Century spun and anodized aluminium two-tone p...
Aluminum
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
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