Space age UFO desk lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age UFO desk lamp in very nice original condition.
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Space age UFO desk lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age UFO desk lamp in very nice original condition.
Metal
FASE of Madrid Burgundy & Gold UFO Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a very rare color combination on this Iberian icon with space age lines and articulating Star Trek head with glass reflector and swivel base.
Steel
$5,051
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
will never become dated and given the quality of the materials used, this desk lamp will live on beyond
Brass, Stainless Steel
$270Sale Price|50% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 14 in
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon
Metal
$2,350
H 38 in W 6 in D 39 in
Rare Articulating UFO Table / Desk Lamp, Robert Sonneman, Kovacs, USA, c. 1990s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true American Modern masterpiece: a rare Post Modern "Flying V" desk lamp lamp
Steel
$750
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Dutch Philips Timor 69 Grey Table Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff 1960s UFO
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic lamp, model 'Timor 69’, was designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. These UFO-shaped lamps
Steel, Chrome, Iron
$3,139
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 25.6 in
UFO Abduction by Sam Rush, A handmade desk lamp in homage to 1950's Sci-Fi
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
specified on ordering, such as a name, date etc. PLEASE NOTE. The UFO lamp in the video is current and able
Brass, Stainless Steel
Tripod UFO Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Gent, BE
This elegantly designed table or desk lamp is by the hand of Louis Kalff for the Dutch lighting
White UFO Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
White UFO desk lamp, Italy 1950s. Off white Shrink laquer and brass stem with white cord. Holds an
Aluminum
Space Age desk lamp by Aluminor, France 1960s
By Aluminor
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The “UFO” desk lamp by Aluminor France, created in 1960s is a notable example of Space Age design
Steel
Post Modern Industrial Glass & Galvanized Steel UFO Desk/Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool postmodern Industrial design desk table lamp, circa 1980's a combination of galvanized
Aluminum
Sold
H 19.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Memphis-Style 'UFO' Adjustable Halogen Table Desk Lamp w/ Oak Base, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Post Modern / Memphis-styled adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1980
Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Space Age Adjustable UFO Desk or Wall Lamp in Brown by Gamma Lux Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Explore the cosmos of vintage design with the 1970s UFO Lamp by Gamma Lux, a true emblem of space
Plastic
Sold
H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 13 in
1970s Space Age Gilded Metal Italian Desk Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A gilded metal Ufo desk lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. It has normal
Metal
1960 UFO/ Saturn Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
underside of the base is covered in black felt to protect table or desk surface. Dimensions: The lamp has
Brass
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon
Metal
Vintage Ufo Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
A heavy lamp that can be positioned to lots of angles and is made of lacquered brass, with a few
Metal
Midcentury Bauhaus Hala UFO Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A modernist metal industrial table lamp with UFO shaped swivel shade and contrasting brass
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
UFO Desk Lamp Fase Madrid, Mid-Century Modern Design, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern Fase Madrid table lamp. Made of chromed and red colored metal, massive wood
Brass Louis Kalff Desk Lamp Model Timor
By Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Brass desk lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips. This ufo inspired desk lamp or table lamp has a dark
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Tripod Ufo Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Gent, BE
This elegantly designed table or desk lamp is by the hand of Louis Kalff for the Dutch lighting
$4,207
H 22.05 in W 27.96 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Gold Pendulum Table Lamp by Fase in Wood and Chrome, 1963
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Presidente Table Lamp, also known as the Pendulum, was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín García for Fase in 1963. This iconic model is a milestone in Fase's his...
Metal, Chrome
$2,163
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang 64' by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang 64' in gold and creme color. Lamp shade rotating. Designed & manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1960s. Executed in gold and ...
Metal
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark grey and black enameled steel. Original trade mark engraved at the base. It has swiv...
Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$2,502
H 15.36 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Metal Desk Lamp by Fase - Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, Girona
Rare desk lamp, revolving base and pivoting lampshade, chrome-plated metal, black lacquered sheet metal, teak wood and sanded glass. Maker: Fase Spain, circa 1960.
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-century Modern Fase Lamp Model 530 Rifle, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Modern Fase Lamp Model 530 Rifle, Spain, 1960
Wood
$798Sale Price|44% Off
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Spanish Articulated Desk Lamp by Fase, 1970s
By Fase
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century Spanish articulated desk lamp designed by Fase in the 1970s. The top of the lamp (the light part) is articulated, it can turn up and down. Bi-color lamp, t...
Steel
$1,923
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp 'Boomerang' by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang' in gray and silver color. Lamp shade rotating. Designed & manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1960s. Executed in gray and si...
Metal
$2,457 / item
H 25.6 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Ray Gun by Sam Rush. A sculptural lamp with a unique play on sci-fi movies.
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
The Space Ray... or Death Ray... or even the "Seducto Matic" (what ever mood should take you), takes command of a whole area of a room, serving as intriguing sculpture during the d...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$953
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 22.05 in
Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
By Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Large desk lamp mod. "Boomerang 2000" , gray/silver enameled steel arm pivoted on round nickel-plated metal base, frosted glass shade with nickel-plated metal cover. Manufacturer: 19...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Fase, Lacquered Metal, Spain, 1960
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Fase Spain. It features a lacquered metal structure and shade. In a good vintage condition, though the diffuser glass is missing.
Metal
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