A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
The lighthouse tower labeled ' Elsa'. This lamp is in very good age-appropriate condition and was recently re-wired.
Bronze, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sculptural Rosewood & Plexi Floor Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant tall statuesque tower floor lamp in Rosewood and plexiglass. Has two lights, main light is at the top and has a 3way switch while bottom light is more of a mood & ...
Plexiglass, Rosewood
2 High ART-DECO BAROCCO NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMPS, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A high and elegant pair of "tower" table lamps, to be attributed, France 1990.
PVC
Spargi table lamp by Matteo Thun and Andrea Lera for Bieffeplast, 1980s
By Matteo Thun, Bieffeplast, Andrea Lera
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Other well know models from this series are Chicago Tribune, WWF Tower and Tobruk. The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Metal
Floor Lamp in Aluminium and Handkerchief Metal Mesh, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Extravagant original floor lamp from the 70s, by an authentic refined unknown designer, consisting of an aluminum base from which five chromed metal towers start with as many lamp ho...
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Vintage Italian Bicolor Chrome & Brass 1970s Tall Floor Lamp
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Lamp measurements: Total height from floor to top of shade - 166 cm The square base measures - 30.3 cm square The tower of the lamp measures - 13.3 cm square The height of the lamp ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Renato and Giusto Toso "Laguna" floor lamp in Murano Opalescent Glass. Ca 1968
By Renato Toso, Giusto Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Opalescent Blue and Clear Glass Tower Form. Italian floor lamp of tower form from the 'Laguna' series by Renato & Giusto Toso, Murano, circa late 1960s.
Murano Glass
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC AGE CHROME TOWERS SMALL TABLE LAMP! ICONIC! EPIC DESIGN! CIRCA 1967 DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 18" This super rare chrome table lamp is one of the most coveted ...
Metal, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Chrome Atom Table Lamp! Space Age Eyeball Lighting 1960s Decor
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN! SPACE AGE! CHROME TOWER "MOLECULE" TABLE LAMP! ICONIC! GREAT DESIGN!
Metal, Chrome
Paul Evans Style Brushed Aluminum & Polished Steel "Cityscape" Table Lamp, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large "Cityscape" Brushed Aluminum & Polished Steel Tower Table Lamp in the manner of Paul Evans. Featuring a rectangular form with Brushed Aluminum and Polished Steel vertical p...
Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Aluminum and Steel "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Neal Small, Koch & Lowy
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy polished aluminum periscope, tower floor lamp. In sculpted reflective aluminum, with white enamel interior atop a balanced, heavy, square, black enameled s...
Aluminum, Steel
$346Sale Price|30% Off
Large Mid-century Split Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Cylinder Chandelier Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-century era split stick reed rattan hanging tower ceiling pendant lamp with a sleek petite form crafted from natural materials.
Brass
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