Robert Sonneman Marble Base Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Adjustable metal and marble table lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Marble
Robert Sonneman Marble Base Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Adjustable metal and marble table lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
Marble
Black Marble Column Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black marble table lamp by Robert Sonneman. simple design goes with many styles. shade not included Dimensions: Height of the marble 16" Diameter 4" Total height incl...
Marble
Robert Sonneman Style Chrome Table Lamp on Marble Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning table lamp in the style of Robert Sonneman. 3 chrome shades an adjustable arms pivot atop marble base.
Chrome
Post Modern Saturn Desk Lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Memphis style desk / table lamp by Sonneman circa 1980's. The lamp features an oval marble base, two vertical posts which support the glass disk shade.
Marble, Metal
Majestic Brass , Glass & Marble postmodern UFO Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large great quality 3 way halogen lamp circa 1980's, very nice original condition light use 3 way switch glass and brass finish nice patina UFO postmodern design.
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$828Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.75 in Dm 11 in
1960s Minimalist Cylindrical Table Lamp in Portoro Marble by Sonneman
By Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Sergio Asti
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Portoro marble Minimalist cylindrical table lamp. This is one of the heaviest lamps for its size we have ever had the pleasure of offering.
Marble
Italian Postmodern 1970's Marble & Polished Chrome Table Desk Spot Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
Faboulous multidirectional chrome & marble spot desk Italian lamp , circa 1970's great condition we have polished and rewired the lamp nice and heavy quality .
Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Modern Animated Lamp manner of Sonneman & Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
A attractive animated vintage modern lamp dating to the 1970s or 80s. Uncertain to the designer/maker. There are patent numbers on the part, but that is for the functioning part th...
Marble
Robert Sonneman Carrera Marble Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Papaikou, HI
Simple but elegant, straight forward design. Paired with a contemporary square shade with a patterning that works perfectly with this lamp. Retains partial Sonneman label on the sock...
Carrara Marble
Marble Column Form Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid-Century Modern marble column-form table lamp with chrome hardware by Robert Sonneman, circa 1960s-1970s.
Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Table Lamps
By Sonneman Lighting, Kovacs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Two adjustable can style lights on marble bases.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Brass and Marble Table Lamp in the Style of Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Elegant brass and marble table lamp in the stye of Robert Sonneman.
2 Robert Sonneman Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Two Robert Sonneman table lamps. Large thick globes, chrome stems, square marble bases.
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Modern Table Lamp by Stilux Milan
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A futuristic table lamp that embodies the absolute best of 1960s Italian Modern design. Elegant white marble base, glossy red shade and patinated brass and black metal adjustable ste...
Marble
Sonneman Marble & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Marble and chrome tube desk lamp signed, Robert Sonneman 1987
Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Marble Base Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
1960s Robert Sonneman for Kovacs marble base table lamp.
Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Marble & Brass Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hamburg, PA
Marble and brass desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman.
Marble, Brass
Robert Sonneman Chrome and Marble Table Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Postmodern chrome and marble table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa 1980s.
Marble, Chrome
A Pair of Robert Sonneman Square Black Marble Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Robert Sonneman square black marble table lamps with gold veining.
Marble
Robert Sonneman Marble and Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and crafted modern lamps by Robert Sonneman. This streamlined, highly versatile geometric design with a heavy marble base and lovely polished "rare" chrome13.75 ...
Marble, Chrome
Marble and Brass Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peabody, MA
Cantilever desk lamp with marble base and pivoting adjustable shade in brass, by Robert Sonneman.
Marble, Brass
Robert Sonneman Marble and Brass Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Heavy marble base with brass light tube inserted through the top. The tube pivots in the base allowing light source to be directed as desired. Fully rewired with incandescent socket ...
Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic floor lamp design by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs: a pivoting can-shaped chrome shade sitting atop a thin chrome stem and square marble base. In vintage condition with wea...
Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Astoria, NY
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Mid-Century Modern cream painted table lamp with a movable can, atop a white and grey marble bloc.
Marble, Metal
Robert Sonneman Desk Lamp, circa 1960
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, mid-century modern desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1960. Polished marble with an adjustable chrome tubing.
Marble, Chrome
Art Deco Marble & Brass Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stylish Art Deco triangular marble with detachable brass tube shaped lamp. Has a small crack towards bottom as can be seen in photos. In excellent working condition. Additional info...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Style Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman (American, XX) style table lamp, having three chrome ball shades on adjustable arms pivot atop marble base.
Marble, Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 28 in D 9 in
Robert Sonneman Style Vintage Midcentury Style Triple Eyeball Chrome Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing on a solid circular marble base this Sonneman style chrome lamp features a central column with three arched light arms ending in chrome ball fixtures that can be moved in al...
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Sonneman chrome lamp from 1970's with nice marble bottom.
Marble, Chrome, Metal
Sonneman Arco Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Nice table lamp by Sonneman, a diminutive take on the famous Arco floorlamp.
Marble, Steel
Architectural Marble and Brass Sonneman Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Great desk lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1970's. A black marble wedge is pierced by a brass cylinder containing the light source. The brass sahde can be rotated in the base to direct the ...
Marble, Brass
Pair Chrome and Alabaster Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
"X" , or cross bases, made of Italian marble, or possibly alabaster, bright chrome vertical standards, exposed ball bulb tops. If you prefer a shaded light, smaller bulbs, ...
Marble, Chrome
Table Lamps with Marble Based Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Carmel, NY
Fabulous pair of adjustable metal and marble table lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman. Tested both work!
Marble, Metal
1970s Sonneman Marble Plinth Table Lamp for Kovacs
By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
1970s marble block table lamp by Robert Sonneman in Calacatta marble with chrome stem.
Marble
"Aluminum Spot" Marble Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning lamp or spot with solid marble cube base. Great for that ever needed light on your favorite piece of art. Easily adjustable head for any angle. (Pictured with Bud can for sc...
Marble, Aluminum
Pair of Sonneman Marble and Brass Desk Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural pair of desk lamps by Robert Sonneman. Brass tube intersects a triangular marble base. Minor chip to one marble base.
Marble, Brass
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H 13.75 in W 18.13 in D 3 in
Robert Sonneman Brass and Marble Table or Desk Lamp for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome figured black marble and brass desk lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. A very smart design, the brass cylinder light component slides through the hole...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
Minimalist table lamps by Robert Sonneman. Lamps are in solid carrara marble.
Carrara Marble
Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Marble, Brass
Marble Cube Base Chrome Table Lamp Arco
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble base table reading lamp possibly designed by R.
Marble, Chrome
Sold
H 19 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Robert Sonneman Articulating Adjustable Mable and Chrome Table Desk Task Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist articulating table desk or task lamp rendered in white Carrara marble from Italy with a chrome shaft and a black adjustable tilting head, designed by Robbert Sonneman for ...
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Italian Postmodern 1970's Marble & Polished Chrome Table Desk Spot Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
Faboulous multidirectional chrome & marble spot desk Italian lamp , circa 1970's great condition we have polished and rewired the lamp nice and heavy quality .
Marble, Chrome
1970s Mod Chrome Adjustable Desk Lamp from Italy DMI-Italian Carrara Marble
By Robert Sonneman, Neal Small
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stamped DMI similar to Neal Small for Koch & Lowy and Robert Sonneman's Aluminum Spot lamp Mounted on white carrara marble.
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Marble Table Lamp Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hudson, NY
Robert Sonneman marble table lamp base.
Marble
Marble Column Form Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid Century Modern marble column form table lamp with chrome hardware, c. 1960s - 1970s by Robert Sonneman Shade not included.
Marble, Chrome
Early Robert Sonneman Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Stunning 1960s Robert Sonneman table lamp featuring marble-top and black, adjustable cylinder fixture.
Marble, Metal
Pair of Modernist Sonneman Grey Marble and Brass Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The triangular grey marble shape counterbalances the tubular brass lights in an architectural manner. The tubes rotate so the light can be angled as desired.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Adjustable Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of aluminum and marble table lamps with adjustable heads by Robert Sonneman.
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Robert Sonneman Designed Black Marble Lamps, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Robert Sonneman designed Black Marble Lamps 1980s
Marble and Chrome Lollipop Globe Light by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
A beautiful and substantial globe or lollipop lamp with original marble base, shade and wiring by Robert Sonneman. Marked on bottom, globe is in excellent vintage condition, emits re...
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Pair of Robert Sonneman Marble-Base Spot Lights
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Robert Sonneman marble-base articulating spot lights. These small lamps are great for illuminating artwork. The cylindrical aluminum shades rotate 360 degrees and tilt up and...
Robert Sonneman 1960s Mod Oversized Globe Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Mid Century Modern globe table lamp, Marble base, chrome stem, plastic globe.
Marble, Chrome
Marble & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Manhattan, NY
A beautiful desk lamp design by Robert Sonneman.
Marble, Chrome
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