Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
machined set of telescoping central rods. The lamp is minimal to the point of bordering on post modern and
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
machined set of telescoping central rods. The lamp is minimal to the point of bordering on post modern and
Aluminum
Pair of Nickel Swing Arm Floor lamps by Hansen NY
By Hansen
Located in New York, NY
and well made these lamps feature a telescoping height adjustment and rotating lamp head.
Steel
Pair of Nickel Swing Arm Floor lamps by Hansen NY
By Hansen
Located in New York, NY
and well made these lamps feature a telescoping height adjustment and rotating lamp head. This item is
Steel
American Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp or Uplighter
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Coral Gables, FL
offset vertical chrome shaft, the shaft telescopes, raising the lamp from 50” high to 59” high (63” high
Chrome
Convertible Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp/Torchiere by Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Francisco, CA
finish is visible on the base, due to normal atmospheric debris. The lamp also telescopes, for that
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,400
Italian Brass Telescoping Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Brass Telescoping Swing Arm Lamp with Brass Counterweight. Newly rewired .
Brass
Telescoping Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp with Green Perforated Metal Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A telescoping Stilnovo adjustable wall lamp with green perforated metal shade. Depth and drop
Metal, Brass
1920s Spanish Revival Side Table with Iron and Original Mica Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
original and in good condition. The lamp swivels and telescope up and down. 58.5" H x 24" W x 14" D.
Wall Light Midcentury Dutch Industrial Modern by Niek Hiemstra
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Telescope wall lamp designed by Niek Hiemstra, circa 1960 for Hiemstra Evolux. The lamp is
Metal
Sold|$18,500 / set
Arthur Elrod Wall-Mounted Bedroom Suite for Laurence Harvey
By Arthur Elrod
Located in North Hollywood, CA
storage units, and telescoping chrome reading lamps attached. The dresser features twelve drawers, and two
Chrome
Telescoping Architectural Reading Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
An architectural adjustable brass reading lamp by Chapman. Height adjusts, and head pivots to
Brass
Early 20th Century Telescope Tripod as Floor Lamp
Located in Madison, WI
Wooden telescope tripod has been made into a floor lamp professionally-wired with UL-approved
Brass
Luxo Easel Base Telescoping Tripod Floor Lamp, ca. 1960
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Luxo Easel Base Telescoping Tripod Floor Lamp, ca. 1960. Beautiful mustard color enameled shade
Metal
1940’s Black and Gold Tole Telescoping Floor Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
A telescoping floor lamp from the 1940’s with the original black and gold tole finish. This lamp
Metal
Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Height Adjustable Leather Stem Model 'Telescope'
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Kalmar floor lamp, Brass Height Adjustable Model 'Telescope', Austria 1969. Original patinated
Brass
Floor Lamp Fashioned from Surveyor's Tripod with Telescoping Brass Hardware
Located in Madison, WI
Floor lamp from surveyor's tripod includes brass telescope and hardware including internal level
Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Black and chrome telescoping Lytegem task lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier. Minor scratch on
Chrome
Sold|$1,650
O.C. White Brass Industrial Table Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful brass O.C. White table lamp with telescoping arm. It is 10" wide x 20" high x 6" deep.
Brass
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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