Sold|$3,000
1960S Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp , USA
By Stiffel
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Finely pierced conical brass shade . One shade is topped with a lucite and a brass finial. Walnut base and lower pole. Top stem and all remaining hardware are made of brass. 2...
Brass
Regency Silver Petite Pair Urn Table Lamps Hollywood Glamour 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Pair of Petite Table Desk Lamps in Aluminum. Dimensions: 9.5 x 2.5 in diameter. Made in the USA circa 1960s. Unmarked. Constructed in aluminum. No lamps...
Aluminum
Tommi Parzinger For Stiffel Brass Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern brass tale lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Stiffel Single Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic lamp with brass details and custom shade.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Stiffel Pottery Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turquoise glazed bottle form lamps with brass hardware and custom fabric shades. Signed.
Brass
Pair of Oversize Table Lamps by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oversize bronze lamps labeled Stiffel, design attributed to Tommi Parzinger. The antiqued dark bronze and brass lamps feature classic Parzinger motifs.
Dime...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Floor Lamps by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oversize bronze lamps labeled Stiffel, design attributed to Tommi Parzinger. The antiqued dark bronze and brass lamps feature classic Parzinger motifs.
Dime...
Brass, Bronze
Stiffel Polished Brass Table Lamps Ca. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of Stiffel 1960's polished brass table lamps in all original parts.4 post lamps on round brass base with newly fitted linen drum shades.
Brass
Sold|$1,475
Beaded Lace Chapeau Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The base of this lamp is by Stiffel @1960; it has a sinewy striped glass bodice and a brass base.
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Brass "Tulip" Lamps by Stiffel, circa 1960
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
# ZA530 - Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass tulip form lamps by Stiffel (still retaining the original Stiffel label).
Sold|$4,800
Pair of 1960's Stiffel table lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Brass and chrome Stiffel table lamps in pristine condition with newly added silk drum shades.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Stiffel Footed Dish Lamp Ca. 1960's
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Stiffel Footed Dish Lamp Ca. 1960's.Fully restored and refinished.The lamp stem is ebonized walnut with the top and bottom parts being patinaed metal in a dark gun metal like finish...
Pair of Greek Key Table Lamps by Stiffel circa 1960
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
(shades not included) American, Circa 1960 See similar examples on our website.
Sold|$1,800
Stiffel Table Lamp Ca. 1960's on 4 Star Base
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
1960's Stiffel highly polished brass table lamp with original shade in pristine restored condition.Solid brass 4 star footed base with polished stem supports 3 way bulb socket and or...
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Nickel Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Southampton, NY
A tall pair of regency style three-ball stiffel lamps, newly nickel plated. Rewired and new hardware. Height is to top of finial. 31" to bottom of socket fixture.
Metal
Sold|$395
Large Asian Form Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Southfield, MI
Magnificent recent estate find is this large Stiffel Lamp Company table lamp dating to 1960.
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in San Diego, CA
This pair of Stiffel lamps are crafted of black lacquer and brass with Italian marble bases. Original soft, supple cords; excellent working condition. Sold sans shades.
Marble, Brass
Sold|$1,375
Vintage Walnut & Brass Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
a very stylish and beautiful vintage 1960's tall table lamp by Stiffel. very handsome design with a thick brass flat base raised on 4 turned solid brass feet. the tall center column ...
Brass
Sold|$1,450
Vintage Stiffel Task Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass with hooded shades and heavily weighted bases. Original hardware with updated wiring and cloth cord. Size extends from . Priced individually at $1450 ...
Brass
Sold|$1,650
Large Brass Floor Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Glendale, CA
An elegant floor lamp that is massive and heavy. Large Finial about 1.5" Diameter. The pole measures 3" in Diameter. Made In USA BY "STIFFEL" Overall in good condition some patina ...
Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This ceramic pair of table lamps by Stiffel have brass fittings and are in excellent vintage condition. The wiring is original but has been testing and is in working order.
Brass
Sold|$650
Pair of Vintage Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Papaikou, HI
Beautiful orientalist design, great quality, with original shades.
Metal
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Stiffel Brass Faux Bamboo Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of brass faux bamboo table lamps by Stiffel. Both show a nicely aged patina. One is slightly darker than the other.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Stiffel Asian Form Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Southfield, MI
Recent estate find is this beautifully preserved Stiffel high turquoise glazed ceramic table lamp, dating to 1960.
Brass, Steel
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Terrific pair of "rocket" style Stiffel lamps. Refurbished with new wiring and sockets and natural steel/aluminum-toned finish. Retains original "pole" switch (unique to Stiffel) as ...
Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of tall table lamps by Stiffel. Square brass base, turquoise ceramic body. Original Stiffel Shades, harps and finials. An excellent example of a rare form.
Brass
Sold|$1,900
Pair of Brass Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matching brass table lamps by Stiffel of the United States, resting on angular tripod bases with slender stems that collimating to delicate linen drum shades and is topped by perfora...
Brass
Sold|$2,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
Made in America, circa 1960.
Brass
Luxe Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
Pair of Mid-Century modernist lamps by Stiffel. They feature a ceramic centre in salmon color and brass frame.
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Ceramic and Brass Ginger Jar Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of heavy ceramic and brass ginger jar lamps by Stiffel.
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Pair of Stiffel Lamps on Travertine Bases
By Stiffel
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of polished and patinated brass Stiffel lamps on travertine bases. The lamps can be used separately without the column bases. Top quality design and materials. Price is for the...
Travertine, Brass
Pair of White Mid-Century Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White ceramic with brass trim and custom silk shades.
Stunning Pair of Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large, beautifully glazed turquoise ceramic lamps with brass handles and details, a black lacquered base and original diffusers by Stiffel Lighting, circa 1960. Retain Stiffe...
Mid-Century Stiffel Brass and Glass Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass and glass. Shade not included.
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Stiffel Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass and cut-glass. Shade not included.
Brass
Asian Style White Crackle Ceramic Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Asian style lamp made of white ceramic crackle glaze and brass details by Stiffel.
Brass
Collapsible, Brass and Wood-grain Laminate Cigarette Table for Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and wood-grain laminate cigarette table. The table is collapsible: it consists of 5 sections that thread together under a brass finial.
Brass
Pair of White Ceramic and Brass Faux Bamboo Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of cream/white ceramic faux bamboo lamps by Stiffel. Brass base and accents.
Brass
A Pair of Simple and Elegant Grand Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Portland, OR
These chrome beauties have the side switch and are simple and elegant in any room. Shades not included. To the top of the socket is 25".
Aluminum
Pair of Monumental Ceramic and Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning pair of large table lamp in a crackled blue glazed ceramic with brass detail. By Stiffel, circa 1967. Retain Stiffel label. Linen shades not included, sold separately $120.
Ceramic
Pair of Brass and Ceramic Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of brass and ceramic table lamps made by Stiffel. Dimmer switch on base. Sold as a pair. Sold without shades.
Brass
A Pair of White Ceramic and Brass Stiffel Table Lamps 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in London, GB
A Pair of White Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel USA 1960s
Brass
A Pair of Cream Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Cream Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel USA 1960s
Brass
1960s Tommi Parzinger Iconic Midcentury Stiffel Brass Art Deco Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel tall brass table lamp in the Art Deco style. A Classic and stylish modernist lamp featuring a stepped three-ball design terminating in a x-block base. D...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel Table Lamps Ornate Brass and Ceramic
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style. Ivory colored ceramic porcelain. Black shades are for photo purposes only and not included.
Brass
Sold|$3,100
1960's Stiffel Tripod Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Stiffel brass tripod lamps with new shades Ca.1960.
Brass
Sold|$3,600
1960's Stiffel brass lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960'S Stiffel brass lamps.Heavy polished brass bases with original solid brass ball finial complete with new linen shades.
Brass
Stiffel Brass Lamps in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Stylishly original brass lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger with Greek key detailing and new black shades.
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Floor Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
These elegantly sculptural floor lamps are attributed to Tommi Parzinger - the light casings are very similar to his table top pieces. These beautiful lamps are from the early 1960s ...
Raymond Lowey for Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp, circa 1965
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Raymond Lowey for Stiffel tension pole lamp, circa 1965. Black enameled pole and shades with brass and teak accents. Lamp is in good working order, the switch is a 3 way that allows ...
Metal
Sold|$3,295 / set
Pair of Brass Stacked Orb Tables Lamps by Stiffel
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of brass "stacked orb" or "graduated ball" table lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel, Labelled. Wired and in working condition. These lamps hav...
Brass
Brass and Lucite Stiffel Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass and Lucite Stiffel floor lamp, circa 1960. Measures: 18" shade diameter x 50" height.
Pair of Gold Squiggle Stiffel Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of gold squiggle Stiffel lamps.
Sold|$1,650
1960's Stiffel Brass Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960's Stiffel brass tripod floor lamp.Single bulb fixture with milk glass diffuser and newly added linen shade.
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Walnut Lamps. Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
PAIR Mid Century Modern table lamps by Stiffel. The shaped obelisk bodies fashioned of walnut, resting on double cylinder forms above a brass plinth base with etched geometric detail...
PAIR OF 1960'S STIFFEL LAMPS IN MIRROR POLISHED NICKEL
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Stiffel lamps perfectly restored in a mirror polish nickel plating with newly fitted white linen shades.Price has been reduced from $3800.00.
Nickel
Sold|$795
Stiffel Lamps
Located in Washington, D.C., DC
Pair of satin nickle finished Stiffel lamps.
Brass
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