Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Sharon, CT
An American Modernist (Machine Age) Brass swing arm table lamp. This is a rare early version of
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Brass, Iron
Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Sharon, CT
An American Modernist (Machine Age) Brass swing arm table lamp. This is a rare early version of
Brass, Iron
$718Sale Price|20% Off
Small Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp 1970s Germany
By Kuhlman & Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice unusual small swing arm table lamp. Made off Brass. Halogen switch on the base. 1970s
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass Swing Arm Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Modern Pair of Brass Swing Arm Table Lamps. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 12
Brass
Brass swing arm Desk lamp 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp . Brass . Turn switch on base . lots of patine .so stylish . 1970s
Brass
Herda Brass swing arm Desk Lamp 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp. Manufactured by Herda Holland quality firm . Halogen dimmer on the
Brass
Scandinavian Swing Arm Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Paavo Tynell, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Scandinavian swing arm Mid-Century Modern table lamps in Brass Would fit perfect on your side
Brass
$1,350Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-arm Reading Table Lamp Sleek and sculptural, this
Brass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Mid-Century Modern design, this Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Original Diffuser
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A quintessential example of American Mid Century Modernism, this swing-arm table lamp was designed
Metal, Brass
Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The lamp features a brass swing-arm and a perforated shade allowing for a decorative light effect when
Brass, Enamel
Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Von Nessen by Nessen Studio / library table lamp in antiqued brass finish. USA, circa 1970
Metal, Brass
Swing Arm Table Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in Dallas, TX
Swing Arm Table Lamp with adjustable shade by Koch and Lowy . Very good original condition.
Brass
Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive and highly functional desk / table lamp by Walter Von Nessen for his eponymous Nessen
Brass
Table Lamp with Swing Arm in Patinated Brass with Amber Shade, LYFA, 1930/40s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
LYFA table lamp from the 1930/40s in patinated brass with swing arm and original amber-colored
Brass
Koch & Lowy Brass Swing Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Brass Swing Table or Desk Lamp by Koch & Lowy. Brass finish Articulating Desk Lamp by
Brass
Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940's
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with enameled Green Shade. Featuring a Brass
Metal, Brass
Heifetz John Van Zwienen T-7-M MOMA Lamp Swing Arm 1951
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
HEIFETZ MANUFACTURING, CO. 1951 MOMA LIGHTING COMPETITION ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP DESIGNER
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wheeler Sight Light Green Swing Arm Desk Lamp Flying Saucer
By Leroy C. Doane, M.G. Wheeler
Located in Miami Beach, FL
designed by Leroy C. Doane. This lamp reaches out on a brass stem that swivels and has a green metal shade
Brass, Steel
Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
- an early forties swing arm Saucer lamp! Thurston uses enamel, great lines and rich solid brass to
Metal
Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautifully preserved swing-arm desk lamp by LYFA, Denmark, dating from the late 1930s
Brass
Koch & Lowy Articulated Swing Brass Desk Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1965 Stamped
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
This Swing Brass Desk Lamp was made by Koch & Lowy the esteemed American Company that designed
Stone, Brass, Metal
Art Deco Faries Guardsman Table Lamp by Bert Dickerson, 1930s
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk lamp with original shade and finial by the Faries Lamp Company. The desk lamp features a swing arm
Brass, Bronze
MARIONI Cecile Floor Standing reading lamp in Brushed Brass with swing arm shade
By Marioni
Located in London, GB
source in a sculpted Ice style Polycarbonate shade The floor lamp swing arm moves 90 degrees left and
Brass
Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen”
By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Nessen Studios tall table lamp designed by Greta Von Nessen, constructed of brass, linen and
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps, Reading Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco adjustable swing arm floor lamps, reading Lamps These are beautifully
Brass
Adjustable neoclassical brass lamp by Hansen Nessen
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Fraser, MI
Swing Arm Lamps. Original shade. 10" dia shade 6" dia base 23" overall tall.
Brass
Antique Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp, 1890
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
brass base which supports the swivelling swan neck arm, this in turn supports the long cylindrical lamp
Brass
Mid-Century Adjustable Brass Saucer Style Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk lamp by Dazor Manufacturing Corp. features a brass swing arm and chrome steel support that allow
Brass, Steel
Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony
Metal
Vintage Traditional Art Deco Style Pharmacist or Bankers Articulating Table Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
The lamp is a vintage pharmacist or banker’s lamp, characterized by its adjustable swing arm, dome
Brass
Mid-Century German 6775 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamps by Kaiser lights with flexible shaft. The 6775 is one of the rare, large
Metal
Stilnovo Style Camel Toned Desk Lamp with Saucer Shade, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
adjustable Brass plated arched swing arm stem, enameled (10W) Steel swing saucer shade in textured Khaki
Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$300
Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Tablr Lamp Brass, interior metal, original linen drum shade Designed
Brass
Unavailable|$1,167
Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp in Brass, American, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Walter Von Nessen swing-arm table lamp with a milk glass diffuser and the original fabric shade
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Style Swing Arm Brass/Chrome Table, Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
neither are signed. These lamps both have a swing arm design and adjustable lighting housing in addition
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Unavailable|$1,040 / set
Pair of Swivel Head Swing Arm Desk Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of swivel head swing arm high polish brass desk lamps after Nessen, with age appropriate
Brass
Unavailable|$718
Table Lamp Attributed to Koch & Lowy, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Milano, IT
A black powder coated brass lamp, with swing arm, with heavy base. Style attribute to Koch and Lowy
Brass
Pair of Nessen Studios Mid-Century Modern Design Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This pair of rare and stately table lamps are Nessen studios, at one time thought to be designed by
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$15,600 / item
Myrna Wall Mobile - Wall Mounted Sculptural Sconce Light - Hardwired or Plugin
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
along the arm. The lamp’s large perforated reflector shade and handblown glass globe (by John Hogan
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$15,600 / item
Myrna Wall Mobile - Wall Mount Sculptural Cantilever Overhead light - SMALL
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
along the arm. The lamp’s large perforated reflector shade and handblown glass globe (by John Hogan
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp by Hillebrand circa 1930s
By Hillebrand
Located in Gloucester, GB
Swing arm brass table lamp by Hillebrand circa 1930s - Solid brass - On/Off toggle switch on
Brass
Sold|$300 / set
Mid-20th Century Swing Arm Brass Table Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
A good quality pair of Walter Von Nessen attributed mid-20th century brass swing arm table desk
Sold|$850
Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage brass table lamp with a hinged arm. Rewired to UL standards.
Brass
Sold|$1,515
Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Large brass swing arm or adjustable table lamp, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Large Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Large brass swing arm or adjustable table lamp, Germany, 1970s. Perfect on a desk or by a sofa
Brass
Swing Arm Table Lamp in Brass By Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamp in brass finish. This lamp is a real beauty, the
Brass
Koch & Lowy Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 12″H x 8.25″W Materials: Brass Condition: Excellent – Shows nice
Brass
Sold|$1,300
Pair of swing arm Nessen table lamps
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of brass swing arm table lamps by Nessen.
Brass
Pair of Italian Marble and Brass Swing Arm Lamps
Located in Danville, CA
Large Scale pair of Solid Brass Swing Arm Lamps on Brass Mounted slabs of honed White Marble with
Marble, Brass
Pair of Nautical Brass Swing Arm Table Lamps from a Ship's Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of ship's stateroom brass table lamps. The brass arm swings out 12" from the center. The
Brass
Sold|$1,997 / set
Pair of Brass 20th Century Swing Arm Table Lamps by George Hansen
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Bagshot, GB
The swing arm table lamps by George Hansen was originally designed in the 1950s by George Hansen In
Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer and Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It
Brass, Enamel
Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early edition swing arm desk lamp by Walter Von Nessen Lighting. finished in brushed brass with
Pair of Brass Swing Arm Console Lamps by Koch & Lowy
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Swing Arm Pharmacy Lamps by Koch & Lowy. These can be used as desk lamps or as reading
Brass
Dazor Swing Arm Brass Desk Lamp with White Reflector Shade, 1940s
By Dazor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Art Deco Dazor attributed White Swing Arm Table Lamp with Brass details. Featuring a metal
Brass, Metal
Early Paavo Tynell Adjustable Swing Arm Desk/Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful desk lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with large dome crème colored enameled
Brass, Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Diffuser Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp, featuring a brass base with a swing arm. Has a
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
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