Robot Lamp
$3,485
Robot Lamp
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
1970s Robot Lamp, Unknown Designer Illuminate your space with this playful and unique Robot Lamp from the 1970s.
1970s Italian Futurist Vintage Robot Lamp
Steel
$3,485
Robot Lamp
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
1970s Robot Lamp, Unknown Designer Illuminate your space with this playful and unique Robot Lamp from the 1970s.
Steel
1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were designed and produced in Florida ...
Steel, Chrome
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Table Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art, combining futuristic design with a playful character.
Steel, Chrome
Ron Arad Aerial Light for One Off, UK 1982
By Ron Arad, One Off, Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ron Arad Aerial Light for One Off, UK (1982) Rare, robotic lamp designed by Ron Arad, adjustable via a wireless controller.
Aluminum, Steel, Wire
E63 Robot Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for Bieffeplast
By Umberto Riva, Bieffeplast
Located in London, London
The E63 “Robot” desk lamp by Umberto Riva, deigned in 1963 and produced by Bieffeplast, is an iconic example of Italian postmodern lighting design.
Plastic
Vintage Postmodern 1980s Fagerhults “Robot” Table Lamp by Ahlström & Ehrich
By Fagerhult
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage 1980s Fagerhults “Robot” Table Lamp by Ahlström & Ehrich — A Swedish Postmodern Icon A rare and highly collectible 1980s Fagerhults “Robot” table lamp, designed by Tom Ahlstr...
Metal
$510Sale Price|48% Off
Modern Italian Halogen Floor Lamp Inspired by Robot Arms, 1984
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Den Haag, NL
1980s floor lamp inspired by manufacturing robot arms. Featuring a two-stage dimmer and a telescoping upper arm.
Plastic
Elio Martinelli, mod. 2135 Robot red desk lamp, Martinelli Luce Italy 1966
Located in Firenze, IT
Robot Table / Desk Lamp Mod. 2135 designed by Elio Martinelli Produced by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1966 Bright red aluminum H 30 × 24 × 15 cm Conditions: good consistent wi...
Aluminum
Rare ‘Robot’ Floor Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1965
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Echt, NL
Floor lamp ‘Robot’ in very good condition. Designed by Elio Martinelli in 1965 Produced by Martinelli Luce The lamp is made of white lacquered metal.
Metal
$1,680 / set
Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Located in Hanover, MA
Lampshades not included. Produced by Torino Lamp Company, most famous for the robot family and other molecular lamps. 28 inches high to lamping.
Chrome
Doug Spalding Studio Pottery Robot Night Light Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this whimsical ceramic robot sculpture night light by Michigan based artist, Doug Spalding. It features handmade construction, fun, vibrant colors, and is s...
Ceramic
Floor lamp model "Robot" designed by Piero Papari, Italy, 1985
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp model "Robot" designed by Piero Papari, , Italy, 1985 Designed by Piero Papari in 1985, the "Robot" floor lamp features a dynamic and sculptural composition. The lamp fe...
Metal
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including industrial robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Stilfer Milano Robot Plastic Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1970s adjustable Italian Childs figural wall light. Made by Stilfer Milano circa 1970-75. It is made entirely of plastic and is in working order and has an on/of switch to its blac...
Plastic
$191Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage R2D2 Pendant Lamp from Philips
By Philips
Located in Esbjerg, DK
R2D2 (Robot from Starwars) shaped pendant lamp from Philips.
Aluminum
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including industrial robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Aluminum
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Lights
By Erco, Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including Industrial Robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Metal
$650 / item
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Lights
By Erco, Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including Industrial Robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Metal
$650 / item
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Lights
By Roger Tallon, Erco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including Industrial Robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Metal
$650 / item
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Light
By Erco, Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including Industrial Robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Metal
Rare Torino Modernist Chrome Robot Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Adorable chrome robot standing three feet tall takes a large ball bulb in head socket and two smaller ball bulbs in his hands. Articulated arms so you can change his arm configuratio...
Unavailable
H 36.23 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Lamps, Male and Female Robots, Torino Lamps, Chromed Metal, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps, male and female, Torino lamps, circa 1980. Chromed metal. The name of the brand is written on the sticker at the base of the lamps. In very good condition.
Metal, Chrome
"Friendly Felix" Robot Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one of a kind table lamp that can be positioned as a friendly robot or expressive dog.
Steel
Cool and Funky Industrial Robotic Style Table Lamp
By Lumina
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Cool and funky Industrial robotic style table lamp. The lamp has an organically new handmade shaped American nut foot with attached table so it can be used as standing floor lamp.
Metal
Italian Robotic Style Floor Lamp with Carrera Marble Base
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Italian floor or desk lamp in robotic style. The floor lamp is fully adjustable and has two adjustable arms.
Marble, Aluminum
1970s Robot Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red Robot Lamp Vintage condition
Sheet Metal
Baby Robot Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The "baby" Robot Lamp - 2 available - price is for one item
Chrome
Whimsical Chrome Robot Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very clever Robot lamps in chrome - lighted heads, hands and eyes.
Chrome
Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Hanover, MA
Italian Robot lamp by Torino in polished chrome. Head and hands light independently via the three way light switch which serves as the nose.
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps, USA 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Spage Age female woman robot lamp by the editor Torino lamps from the collection The Robot Family.
Metal, Chrome
Articulated Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Astoria, NY
Articulated robot lamp by Torino Designs. The head, eyes and hands light up with half-mercury lightbulbs.
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Astoria, NY
This Italian chrome robot lamp was designed by Torino in the 1950s.
Chrome
Robot Lamp by Jim Bauer
By Jim Bauer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical aluminum robot lamp by northern California artist Jim Bauer.
Aluminum, Steel
Chrome Robot Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Whimsical chrome robot figure with lights on the head and the hands.
Chrome
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art, combining futuristic design with a playful character.
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Satco Robot Lamp - Atomic Space Age Toy Design, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vintage Satco Robot Lamp – Atomic Space Age Toy Design, c.1950s–60s An iconic piece of mid-century whimsy, this vintage robot lamp—attributed to Satco (S.A.T.
Metal, Chrome
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, USA, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare male robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino Lamp from the collection The Robot Family.
Metal, Chrome
A Mid Century Chrome Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Torino chrome lamp in the shape of a robot with movable arms and eyes that light up orange.
Chrome
Space Age Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, 1970s, United States
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern or Space Age robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino lamp from the collection "The Robot Torino Family".
Chrome, Metal
Italian Robot Sculpture Chrome Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy, circa 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare robot floor lamp by Italian company, Torino lamps.
Chrome
Large Size Torino Chrome Robot
Located in Houston, TX
Torino Chrome Robot in the largest size. Robot is in nice vintage condition with light wear to the metal.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino of Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a super rare large version of this lamp by Torino Lamps of Italy. Standing over 3 feet tall with articulated arms that extend out 2 feet wide. 3 way "nose" switch with bulb...
Vintage Robot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A unique and very unusual vintage robot table lamp. This was hand made by a crafty individual in around the 1960-70’s.
Metal
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern Chrome Robot Sculpture Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy circa 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
VINTAGE FLOOR LAMP 1960s ROBOT DESIGN MARTINELLI
Located in Torino, Piemonte
'Robot' model floor lamp in white metal with directional lampshade.
Metal
Mid-Century Robotic Desk Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A never before seen robotic Italian 50’s desk lamp, attributed to Oscar Torlasco.
Metal, Brass
Chrome "Robot Dog" Light
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Whimsical chrome dog light in a style of robots - lighted head - measured nose to tail
Chrome
Sold
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
'Robot' floor lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1960's
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 'Robot' (model 2135) floor lamp was designed by Elio Martinelli and manufactured by Martinelli Luce in 1966.
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 9 in D 22 in
Single Model 2135 "Robot" Floor Lamps by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 2135 robot floor Llmps by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Enameled Metal. Adjustable shade. We recommend one E27 6...
Metal
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Italian modern yellow red and white table lamp Robot by Stilfer Milano, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Robot by Stilfer Milano, 1970s Table lamp mod.
Metal
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 8.5 in
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot Hanging Lamp or Corner Fixture Retro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot hanging Lamp or corner fixture.
Metal
Umberto Riva Table Lamp, Bieffeplast, Netherlands, 1969
By Bieffeplast
Located in London, GB
The ‘E63’ (also known as the Robot or Ruspa) lamp, was originally designed by Umberto Riva in 1963.
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Rare E63 table lamp, designed by Umberto Riva for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1969
By Umberto Riva, Bieffeplast
Located in Milano, IT
The composition and proportions evoke a mechanical, almost anthropomorphic presence, which earned the lamp the nicknames Robot or Ruspa. Conceived as a table lamp, the design balance...
Metal
Roger Tallon Aluminium 'Helicoid' Staircase, 1960s
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He designed hundreds of products, including Industrial Robots for Peugeot, refrigerators, tableware, lamps and furniture.
Aluminum
Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rarely seen 1970s Torino Robot lamp. Light comes from bulb on top as well as eyes.
Chrome
1970s Torino Dog & Robot Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s chromed steel, glass eyes and Lucite ears dog lamp Edited by Torino. Small Robot Lamp with original sticker By Torino 29cm high
Chrome
Italian Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome construction robot lamp. Inline switch lights all three bulbs.
Chrome
Italian Chrome Sculptural Robot Lamp/ FINALE SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Italian whimsical Space Age robot lamp is vintage and newly re-chromed and re-wired.
Chrome
Space Age Robot Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This adorable little robot lamp from the Space Age (1970s) is made of chrome and aluminium.
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Robot Aluminum Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This adorable little robot lamp from the Space Age (1970s) is made of chrome and aluminum.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Torino Large Robot Chrome Lamp, Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very well-known lamp, by the Torino lamp, Co.
Chrome
Space Age Italian Robot Table Lamp in Chrome by Torino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming, figural robot table lamp produced by Torino, comprising a segmented body in chrome, black resin eyes, metal ring fittings for ears, and a nose-switch that allows you to i...
Chrome
Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare minimalistic table lamp produced from simple Industrial parts that mimic the elegance of a seated figure.
Metal
Postmodern Chrome Robot Rabbit Lamp by Torino
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern chrome bunny rabbit lamp constructed entirely of chromed steel and Lucite accent pieces. The rabbit is made of a series of different sized chromed balls with Lucite ears a...
Chrome
"Robot" Floor Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Robot floor lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Metal
Umberto Riva Robot or Ruspa Table Lamp by Bieffeplast, 1960s
By Umberto Riva, Bieffeplast
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The E63 (or also known as Robot or Ruspa) lamp was designed by Umberto Riva in 1963 for a competition and taken into production as of 1969 by different manufacturers (Bieffeplast and...
Metal
Vintage Small Black Robot Table Lamps by Vitrika Denmark, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A get vibe of Scandinavian Minimalism and Futurism are present to this small unusual pair of table lights in black powder coated steel. The small globe-shaped shades are adjusted by ...
Steel
Sold
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Space Age "Robot" Table Lamps by E. Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of "Robot" table lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Metal
Rare 1960s Torino Chrome Robot Bunny Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Lamp features a white globe enclosing a bulb on top of head and eyes that glow when switch on base activated. With plexiglass ears. The bunny model is one of the scarcest made by Tor...
Chrome
Torino Chrome Girl Robot Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A adorable Modernistic Chrome Robot lamp circa 1970's by Torino.Her Eyes are Glass Florets with chrome ball pupils and she is wearing Chrome Ring Earrings.She lights up on her hands...
Torino Chrome Modern Baby Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Mid Century Torino Italian Robot Lamp. This is the hard to come across Baby Version from the robot family.
Chrome
Torino Italian Mid-Century Sheriff Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and hard to find vintage Torino Italian robot lamp depicting a sheriff or policeman. These rarely turn up and were produced for the line of figural robot lamps of various...
Chrome
Italian Satco Robot Lamp, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
This Italian robot lamp was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Satco.
Metal
Space Age Robot Lamp, circa 1975
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in Paris, FR
Little Robot lamp from the Spage Age circa 1975 in aluminium and chrome.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Torino Chrome Robot Lamp Large Size. Italy circa, 1960's.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare articulated chrome Robot lamp. 37" tall the largest (The Daddy) and most desirable of a series of vintage chrome Robot lamps produced by The Torino Lamp Company of Italy in the...
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Italian Robot Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a fantastic, whimsical pair of Italian Figural Chrome Robot Table Lamps by Torino Lamp Co. made in the 1970's as a part of a series of multiple characters and scales of robot...
Chrome
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial robot made in the 1970s. This unique object was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge and skill at operating their machine. It r...
Metal
$7,460 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Brutalist Verdigris Copper & Teal Ceramic Sculptural Side Table, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table is a sculptural Brutalist statement piece that merges collectible contemporary design with rich handcrafted detail. Individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$4,943 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,430 / item
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 15.56 in
Hawkstone Hand Chiseled Wood, Timber, Marble and Bronzed Steel Bedside Pedestal
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Hawkstone modern bedside pedestal sits on a hand chiseled, alien timber, base which is burnished black. On top of the base is a fumed oak drawer unit on soft close hinges. The dr...
Marble, Steel
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$1,742 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Recently refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0" Height x 35.5" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North ...
Wood
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Spheres Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish
Located in Florence, IT
Tiffany Color Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with brass finish. The glass spheres are in "incamiciato" handblown Murano glass, meaning there is a double layer of glass, Tiffany outs...
Brass
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern style, humorous and direct. The back is finished and painted as well.
Wood
$1,900 / item
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
FIN Dome Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique. This ancient method of hand-buil...
Ceramic
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
$19,400
H 70.87 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...
Walnut
$7,899
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$10,339
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
Towering Skyscraper Storage Cabinet by Maitland Smith 1980s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern masterpiece and boasts a hand-finished f...
Brass
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