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Sonneman Memphis Lamp

Memphis Style Robert Sonneman "Echoes of Vienna" Floor Lamp for Kovacs, 1987
Memphis Style Robert Sonneman "Echoes of Vienna" Floor Lamp for Kovacs, 1987

Memphis Style Robert Sonneman "Echoes of Vienna" Floor Lamp for Kovacs, 1987

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Robert Sonneman's "Echoes of Vienna" metal industrial Floor Lamp for Geroge Kovacs lighting. This

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Memphis Style Metal and Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987
Modern Memphis Style Metal and Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987

Modern Memphis Style Metal and Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Vienna, AT

The modern Memphis style metal and glass vintage table lamp was designed by Robert Sonneman 1987

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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

By Robert Sonneman, Memphis Milano, George Kovacs

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare lamp - halogen light - dimming intensity of light - very nice style of blue lighting

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pr. Post Modern Memphis Style Torchieres att. to Sonneman for Kovacs c 1980/1990
Pr. Post Modern Memphis Style Torchieres att. to Sonneman for Kovacs c 1980/1990

Pr. Post Modern Memphis Style Torchieres att. to Sonneman for Kovacs c 1980/1990

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of Memphis, Post Modern halogen torchieres, design attributed to Sonneman, for Kovacs

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mushroom table lamps in brass and glass by Herda in Memphis Style
Mushroom table lamps in brass and glass by Herda in Memphis Style

Mushroom table lamps in brass and glass by Herda in Memphis Style

By Robert Sonneman, Herda

Located in Amsterdam, NL

design is in the style of Robert Sonneman (Saturn table lamp). Very good condition with new transformers.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

Matt Black Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in London, GB

A rare matte black version of Robert Sonneman's table lamp for George Kovacs, USA, circa 1980

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Memphis Sonneman Table Lamps for Kovacs
Post Modern Memphis Sonneman Table Lamps for Kovacs

Post Modern Memphis Sonneman Table Lamps for Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of pewter toned metal table lamps with coned shades topped with patinaed brass finals

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Table Lamp By Robert Sonneman For George Kovacs
Memphis Style Table Lamp By Robert Sonneman For George Kovacs

Memphis Style Table Lamp By Robert Sonneman For George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman, Memphis Group, George Kovacs

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Memphis style table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.

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Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Post Modern Bankers Desk Lamp
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Post Modern Bankers Desk Lamp

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Post Modern Bankers Desk Lamp

By Memphis Milano, George Kovacs, Memphis Group, Robert Sonneman

Located in Decatur, GA

Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern - Memphis Milano style, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Torchiere Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987
1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Torchiere Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987

1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Torchiere Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1987

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Diego, CA

Avery distinctive floor torchiere lamp, in brushed metal finish with brass fittings, in perfect

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20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Table Lamp
Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Table Lamp

Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

1990s Memphis style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table lamp. Sculptural and geometric back

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1990s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Postmodern Memphis Era Desk Lamp in Chrome Enamel Metal and Glass
Rare Postmodern Memphis Era Desk Lamp in Chrome Enamel Metal and Glass

Rare Postmodern Memphis Era Desk Lamp in Chrome Enamel Metal and Glass

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Diego, CA

**Unique 1980s Desk/Table Lamp with Memphis Postmodern Flair** Discover a truly unique desk/table

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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s

By George Kovacs

Located in Deland, FL

Enhance your interior with this striking Post Modern Memphis Style table lamp, designed by the

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Memphis Style Table Lamps by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s
Set of Two Memphis Style Table Lamps by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s

Set of Two Memphis Style Table Lamps by George Kovacs for Sonneman, USA, c 1990s

By George Kovacs

Located in Deland, FL

Enhance your interior with this striking set of two Post Modern Memphis Style table lamps, designed

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs
Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs

Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Miami, FL

Memphis inspired desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Custom Postmodern Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s
Custom Postmodern Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s

Custom Postmodern Robert Sonneman Memphis Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Robert Sonneman, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, George Kovacs

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern library desk table or task lamp rendered in hand painted metal and glass in the Memphis

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1987 Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
1987 Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

1987 Memphis Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1980s Postmodern, Memphis lamp by Robert Sonneman for Geroge Kovacs. Metal conde shade base with

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1990s Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Table Lamp
1990s Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Table Lamp

1990s Memphis Style Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a sculptural, Memphis style table lamp by the recognizable designer

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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

1987 Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table desk lamp, with dimmer switch freshly

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Postmodern Memphis Era Table/Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

1987 designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs table desk lamp, with dimmer switch freshly

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs memphis Post Modern table lamp
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs memphis Post Modern table lamp

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs memphis Post Modern table lamp

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis style post modern table lamp. Metal cone shade and base

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1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis  Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis  Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern, Memphis School, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamp by George Kovacs for Sonneman ca. 1990

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated Post Modern, Memphis School candlestick form table lamp, designed by George Kovacs

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamps by Koch & Lowy
Pair of Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamps by Koch & Lowy

Pair of Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamps by Koch & Lowy

By Koch & Lowy, Robert Sonneman, Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Koch & Lowy Postmodern torchiere floor lamps with a weighted base holding four rods supporting an

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Table Lamp
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Table Lamp

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Table Lamp

By Robert Sonneman, Memphis Group

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis style table lamp. In good working condition with wear to

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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps

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H 20 in W 12 in D 5.25 in

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lighting designer Robert Sonneman designed architectural and decorative lighting that captures

Category

1990s North American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Sonneman Memphis Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sonneman memphis lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sonneman memphis lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a sonneman memphis lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sonneman memphis lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sonneman memphis lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs and Koch & Lowy are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sonneman Memphis Lamp?

Prices for a sonneman memphis lamp start at $475 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $950.

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