Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Chrome ORB Mid-Century atomic eyeball table lamps by Sonneman.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Sputnik Space Age Chrome Orb Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Polished Chrome, Glass Light Bulbs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and...
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Articulating Chrome Orb Shade Table Lamp on Black Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Robert Sonneman adjustable chrome globe desk lamp, Circa 1970. Featuring a heavy Black enameled rectangular base (5.5 x 8) with reflective, vented, articulating (7D) chrome ba...
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Polished-Chrome Orb Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Portland, OR
This midcentury polished-chrome orb table lamp by Robert Sonneman features a domed shade, attached to a chromed metal shaft standing on a weighty black metal base.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 72 in W 38 in D 38 in
Vintage Midcentury Sonneman (Attributed) Triennale Three Orb Chrome Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Triennale floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman is circa 1970.
Metal, Chrome
Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Articulated adjustable arm and ball shade, desk, work, reading lamp. Classic black and chrome motif counter weight lamp of the period. L of arm ( w/o ball ) 17.5 Ball shade 5"- D ...
Metal
Sleek Sonneman Satin Glass Orbs Chrome Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD...Sculptural & sleek, this Robert Sonneman floor lamp features three satin glass orb globes mounted on the standing thick tube chrome lamp and base.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Lucite and Chrome Orb Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid table lamp designed and manufactured by Robert Sonneman in the United States, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Chrome Orb Table Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing orb table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Koch & Lowy in the United States circa 1970’s.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Retro Orb Table Lamp Over Chrome Cube
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Chrome Cube table lamp having orb globe, circa 1960. Cube dimensions: 5" x 5" x 5" Very nice condition and fully functional. Ready for use!
Chrome
Sold
H 57.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman Triennale Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Orb Li
By Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti, Goffredo Reggiani, Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman chrome floor lamp features a sleek, modernist design with three adjustable orb light heads, each mounted on balancing lever arms for smooth pivoting.
Metal
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Lamps by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage Robert Sonneman waterfall five-tiered brass Orb lamps.
Brass
Rare Robert Sonneman style vintage 3 orb brass plated eyeball lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Robert Sonneman style vintage brass plated eyeball lamp. Has 3 light fixtures and 3 settings. In good vintage condition, with some cosmetic flaws on the brass as seen in photos....
Brass
Pair of Polished Metal Orb Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of articulated polished metal orb table lamps with black metal bases by Robert Sonneman.
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Robert Sonneman Style Brass Orb Adjustable Floor & Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-century double orb brass floor lamp having an adjustable reading light in the manner of Robert Sonneman.
Brass, Steel, Iron
Sold
H 21.25 in W 23.5 in D 6 in
Articulating Chrome and Black Ball Orb Task Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
A Mid-Century Modern Classic ball or orb task, desk, or table lamp in chrome and black that is attributed to Robert Sonneman.
Chrome, Metal
Five Light Brass Orb Table Lamp Circa `1970's att. to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Groovy Post Modern, Space Age, Mid Century Modern table lamp, featuring five orb like hood shades, which attach to the tubular center pole, on a circular disk form base.
Brass
Robert Sonneman Iron & Chrome Orb Floor Lamp for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Sonneman iron & chrome orb floor lamp for George Kovacs. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histo...
Chrome, Iron
Sold
H 21.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Eyeball Orb Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
This original midcentury table lamp works with an adjustable arm and adjustable orb head supported on a steel rod that is firmly grounded on a square base. The bright yellow color ad...
Metal
Robert Sonneman Chrome Orb Floor Lamp with Iron Base for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Sonneman chrome orb floor lamp with iron base for George Kovacs.
Chrome, Iron
Wonderful Industrial Style German Orb Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful industrial style chrome and smoked glass German orb lamp. Adjustable hand blown globe sits on a chromed steel ring. Large rubber bumpers keep the orb in desired position....
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Multi Orb Space Age Chrome Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of funky, chrome space age lamps that are newly rewired in the style of Robert Sonneman.
Adjustable Orb Wall Mounted Lamp In The Style Of Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This chromed orb lamp is most likely a variation on the Robert Sonneman version, with a bit heavier wall mounting element.
Brass Adjustable Orb Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Portland, OR
This classically handsome Mid-Century Modern adjustable brass desk lamp was designed by Robert Sonneman. The brass lamp has a round column and base, with a perpendicular arm that hol...
Brass
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