Sold|$1,200
Koch & Lowy Chrome Eyeball Globe Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
black interiors. Each light individually controlled with a rotary switch. All original in good working
Chrome
Pair of Brass Table Lamps for Maison Jumo Varilux France 1960s
By Maison Jumo
Located in London, GB
patented a rotary switch in white bakelite which lits up 1 bulb or 2 bulbs This bakelite switching ring
Brass
Mid-Century Bouillotte-Style Table Lamp After Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal stems on a molded aluminium base. There is only one illumination setting by way of a rotary switch
Aluminum, Brass
1940s, Art Deco Jugendstil Chromed Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade, Limited Edition
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
. The original handmade, wicker shade is also in perfect condition. Complete with original rotary switch
Chrome
Sold|$1,650
Sonneman Chrome Brass Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
. Eyeball is chrome with brass bolt, arm/neck and base are brass. Eyeball light is adjustable. On/off rotary
Brass, Chrome
French Empire Bronze and Red Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
game players' eyes. It is wired with a rotary switch on the cord and uses two standard base bulbs
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brown Cerused Oak Table Lamps by Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
sleek lines a soft quality. The lamps have brass hardware and are newly rewired. With the rotary switch
Brass
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1956
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
rotary switch integrated at the base accentuates the lamp’s harmony between function and proportion
Brass
Sold|$628
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
locked using a wing screw - left-hand thread! The lamp is switched on and off using a rotary switch on
Brass
Mid-Century Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Floor Lamp, Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hamburg, DE
rotary switch is on the light head. The lamp is in very good condition signs of use and patina. Draft
Metal
Brass Task Lamp with Glass Valet and Travertine Base
By Pace Collection
Located in Wilton, CT
high/low light setting by way of the in-line rotary switch as well as installed a premium quality
Travertine, Brass
Sold|$1,450
Mid-Century Brass & Marble Hands Accent Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
minor wear consistent with age and history. It is fully functional and equipped with an inline rotary
Marble, Brass
Sold|$6,500
Glass Floor Lamp by Hansen
By Hansen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Floor lamp with glass rod and brass base by Hansen of NYC circa 1970s. Signed on base, with rotary
Brass
1930s Art Noveau Czechoslovakian Colored Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
rotary on off switch.
Brass
Laurel Hand Blown Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Studios, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The lamp features a round frosted blown glass form with the original rotary on/off switch
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold|$1,200
Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass bulb and Walnut cylindrical base with the original brass rotary on/off switch. It's a beautiful
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Casella Brass Floor Lamp
By Casella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
; rotary on/off switch; and original Casella label. The halogen bulb casts a clean, warm pool of light upon
Brass, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Ebonized Wood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
chipped areas that are all consistent with the lamps' age and use. The rotary dimmer switches might be a
Brass
Sold|$750
Koch & Lowy Floor Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Long-stem floor lamp with pivoting cylindrical head. Fitted with rotary switch and accepts standard
Green Industrial Light from Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This green Industrial light with a metal reflector and a rotary switch from the 1950s remains in a
Metal
Sold|$1,250
Large Scale Candelabra Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
the shade. Original 3 inch finial and rotary switch in base.
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Papaikou, HI
linen shade completes the atmospheric illumination. It has a 3-way rotary switch.
Ceramic
Sold|$632
Scissor Light
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
rotary switch on scissor extending arm and swivel wall mount. Makers mark to mount reads 'Oben
Sold|$850 / set
Pair of Art Deco Revival Brass and Glass Rod Sconces
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco revival glass rod and brass wall sconces circa 1970s. Rotary switch on
Metal, Brass
Sold|$12,000
"President, " Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
cylinders and a rotary switch on the front side. With the manufacturer's paper label at the bottom
Stainless Steel
Great Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps Gilded Brass Hansen for Metalarte, 1960
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Escalona, Toledo
lacquered metal structure and three E27 lamp holders. The rotary switch located in the structure in gray
Brass, Steel
Sold|$5,800
1970s Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is individually controlled by a rotary switch on the lamp's enameled-steel stem. Heavy Carrara marble
Carrara Marble, Chrome, Steel
Sold|$3,831
Elegant Italian Pulley Pendant from 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
diffusor, which creates very soft lighting, a rotary switch at the bottom for three different lighting
Metal, Brass
Sold|$775 / set
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Red Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
socket and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in Asia, in the late 20th Century. Measures: 9.5w 6.5d Base
Brass
Sold|$765 / set
ORIENTAL ACCENT Asian Decorative Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
-way rotary switch. Made in China in the mid - late 20th Century. Measures: 6 W 6 D, 30 H Base to
Metal
1970's Hollywood Regency Brass & Green Marble Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass cap finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in the USA, circa
Marble, Brass, Metal
Sold|$865 / set
1960's Asian Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass harps and decorative brass laurel wreath finials. Single standard bulb socket, 3-way rotary switch
Brass
Vintage Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage rope table lamp with linen shade. In the style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet. Rotary on
Linen, Rope
Vintage Minimal White Eyeball Reading Adjustable Floor Lamp 80s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
rotary on/off switch. Good vintage condition, some chipping to white coating, see photos. 10" diameter
Metal
Volcanic Textured Red and White Modern Accent Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
a bedroom, or living room. It houses a single bulb, with a simple rotary knob on/off switch located
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage Solid Brass with Marble Base Table Lamp with Shade
Located in Charlotte, NC
on brass base. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch. Includes rectangular fabric shade
Marble, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Red Cherry Blossom Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
carved wood base. Has a metal harp and Chinoiserie finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary
Brass
1960's Hollywood Regency Brass Barley Twist Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass filigree finial. Single standard bulb socket with a 3-way rotary switch and an on/off button in
Brass
MARBRO LAMP CO Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
support a shade and a brass finial. Dual standard bulb sockets with pull chain on/off and a rotary on/off
Brass
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