Sold|$1,923
Hala Uplighter Designed by H. Busquet, 1955
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and typical Dutch 1950s ceiling lamp designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Holland 1955. This nicely shaped ceiling lamp has a large black lacquered reflector dish with th...
Metal
English Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp Uplighter
Located in London, GB
A simple, naturally patinated brass floor lamp. England, c1970s. Good tall height. Vintage condition. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Location: Belgium Gallery. ...
Brass
Sold|$1,282
Hala Uplighter Designed by H. Busquet, 1955
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice and typical Dutch 1950s ceiling lamp designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Holland, 1955. This nicely shaped ceiling lamp has a large black lacquered reflector dish with 3...
Metal
French Brass and Lucite Torchere or Uplighter
By Romeo Paris
Located in London, GB
A very tall up lighter or torchere in gold plated brass and Lucite by Romeo Paris.
Brass
Art Deco Uplighter Torchiere Table Lamp, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant 1930s Art Deco torchiere tabletop lamp, vase shaped uplighter. Brass with lovely green bronze patina.
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Bakelite and Copper Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter floor lamp. Cream bakelite stem with a spun copper shade and stepped copper base.
Copper
Memphis Style Uplighter with Marble Base, Italy, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice large uplighter made in the Memphis period where Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini founded the style.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$4,080 / set
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Uplighter Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of Stilnovo attributed uplighter sconces, made in Italy, 1960. These amazing shaped wall lamps have a bit Serge Mouille shaped shades off white lacquered and they have...
Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Uplighter Attributed to Stilnovo, 'circa 1950s'
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian uplighter (circa 1950s) attributed to Stilnovo. An exceptional example of celebrated 1950s Italian design aesthetics, you can add vintage chic to your home or work...
Metal, Brass
Memphis Style Uplighter with Marble Base, Italy, 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large uplighter made in the Memphis period where Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini founded the style.
Marble, Metal
Vintage Orange Bakelite and Chromed Metal Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter lamp. Orange bakelite and chromed metal banded stem with a chromed metal shade and stepped circular base.
Chrome
1950s Italian Floor Lamp Torchere Uplighter Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
It is comprised of green uplighter and red articulated reading light on a marble base with angled stem.
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Aluminum, Red Uplighter, Italy, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this distinctive red floor lamp featuring bowl-shaped uplighter shade and multiple aluminum slender, stems forming its base and structure.
Aluminum
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
The base is shaped like a bow, and from that protrudes three straight columns, meeting at an ionic head. A half-moon uplighter completes the piece, which is made entirely of iron.
Iron
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
The base is shaped like a bow, and from that protrudes three straight columns, meeting at an ionic head. A half-moon uplighter completes the piece, which is made entirely of iron.
Iron
Art Deco Style Bakelite and Chromed Metal Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter. Reeded ivory and amber bakelite stem with chromed metal banding.
Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp French Bronzed Uplighter, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
A lovely example of Art Deco that shows great style and imagination is this French table lamp. Made from a Spun copper base and then decorated with a bronze finish, with an overall t...
Metal
1960s Laser Uplighter Floor Lamp by Max Baguara for Lamperti
By Max Baguara, Lamperti
Located in Paris, FR
Laser uplighter floor lamp in glass and brass designed by Max Baguara for Lamperti, Italy.
Brass
Art Deco Uplighter Floor Lamp Chromed Metal and Black Bakelite
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter lamp. Black bakelite and chromed banded stem with a chromed metal shade and base.
Chrome
Art Deco Uplighter Floor Lamp Attributed to Heal's of London
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, uplighter lamp attributed to Heal's of London. Ten clustered glass rods leading to a spun copper shade and a mirrored glass and copper base.
Copper
An Art Deco Chromed Metal and Bakelite Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, uplighter lamp. Chromed metal stem with black Bakelite and chrome 'grip' in the centre.
Chrome
Italian Post Modern Black Uplighter Floor Lamp Bertoni / Castaldi Illuminazione
By Ing. Castaldi Illuminazione, Maurizio Bertoni
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
With a super slim profile the aluminium has a black lacquered finish, that is lit by an uplighter, which can't be seen from underneath, and sits on a square base.
Aluminum
Rare Large 1980s Ikea Fackla Floor Lamp Uplighter Postmodern Design
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Rare big 1980s Ikea Fackla floor lamp uplighter. Great Postmodern Sweden design. Lamp made of white and red plastic.
Metal
Carrara Marble Uplighter “Gesto Terra” Designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper
By Bruno Gecchelin, Skipper
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Carrara marble uplighter “Gesto terra” designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper Italy in 1974.
Carrara Marble, Metal
French 1970's Brutalist Cast Bronze and Marble Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Sculptural cast bronze floor lamp with carved marble uplighter and Brutalist form. This rare statement piece, is artist made and in great condition for it's 50+ years.
Marble, Bronze
An Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Uplighter
By Charles Piguet, Daum
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Art Deco uplighter floor lamp, the black wrought iron stem terminating in a tripod base with foliate scrolls and berries, signed by Charles Piguet, all supporting a re...
Wrought Iron
1970s Chrome Steel and Cast Brass Industrial Uplighter / Wall Washer Lamp
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A great compact lighting solution made from chromed steel and cast brass, they can be used as uplighters, downlighters and directional architectural lighting both indoor and outdoor....
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1970's Chrome Steel & Cast Brass Industrial Uplighter / Wall Washer Lamp
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A great compact lighting solution made from chromed steel and cast brass, they can be used as uplighters, downlighters and directional architectural lighting both indoor and outdoor....
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition placed in a console table or side table.
Alabaster
Postmodern Totem floor lamp uplighter in black by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
Reduced to a simplistic angular form, the Totem uplighter gives a subtle ambient light and features a gloss powder coat finish with a brass sphere on the sandstone base.
Stone, Steel
Mid-20th Century Brass and Glass Uplighter or Floor Lamp after Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century glass and brass floor lamp or uplighter, with square brass plinth and vertical glass column, surmounted to a brass shade, after Fontana Arte.
Brass
Post-modern "Palm Spring" floor lamp by Matteo Thun Ed. Tronconi, Italy 1989
By Matteo Thun, Tronconi
Located in Renens, CH
The second source is situated in the last element at the top and serves as an uplighter. The Palm Spring is 177 cm high and the diameter of the base is 28 cm.
Aluminum
Practical Floor Lamp in the Style of Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Uplighter transforming into a reading light designed in the style of Targetti Sankey.
Chrome
Sold|$4,500
Stilnovo Floor Lamp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Central brass ball divides the stem and contains the switch . Uplighter of large cream coloured shade which also pivots .
Sold|$1,800
Stilnovo adjustable floor lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High gloss brass floor lamp . Trupet ,uplighter,neck adjustable
Brass, Metal
Sold|$472
A Stylish 50`s Desk Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian desk lamp on a triform brass base with a conical uplighter.
Sold|$4,400
Gino Sarfatti '1074' Floor Lamp by Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Sittard, LI
Maximum height when used as uplighter is 208cm / 81,88'' (measurements are including bulb) Labeled by Arteluce.
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Rarest Pair of Minimalist "Corfou" Lamps by Roger Nathan, France, 1970s
By Nathan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-plated uplighters by Roger Nathan Saint Germain Lumière European socket and wiring good vintage condition.
Steel
Zagar by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo 1970s Italian Design Black Red Floor Lamp
By Silvio Carpani, Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Zagar floor lamp designed in 1978 by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo. Adjustable halogen uplighter with built-in dimmer. Marked Stilnovo.
Aluminum
Sold|$950
Stilnovo Zagar Floor Lamp
By Silvio Carpani, Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
Zagar floor lamp designed in 1978 by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo. Adjustable halogen uplighter with built-in dimmer. Marked Stilnovo.
Aluminum
Sold|$5,100
Pair of Carl Aubock Vise Versa Floor Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare Carl Aubock floor lights with reversible shades making them either uplighters or downlighters. Orginal shades in yellow cotton.
Iron, Brass
Pair Of Nickel Plated Table Lamps By Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in London, GB
Pair of good quality, well detailed nickel plated table lamps by Stiffel with bespoke parchment shades sitting on the original glass uplighters.
Sold|$3,783 / set
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Torcheres
Located in Kent, Dover
In the original paints and with concealed aluminium dish uplighters at the top.
Beech
Pair of 1950s Italian Barovier & Toso Style Murano Glass Bronze Wall Sconces
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in London, England
An unusual pair of 1950s Italian Murano glass wall sconce uplighters attributed to Barovier & Taso. The battuto hammered bronze shell shaped uplighter is attached to the wall with ...
Bronze, Copper
Italian Brass and Glass "Laser" Floor Lamp by Max Baguara for Lamperti, Italy
By Max Baguara, Lamperti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crystal clear glass panel and brass base supporting a brass 'Laser' uplighter designed by Max Baguara in 1979 and manufactured by Lamperti, Italy, 1979.Excellent condition.
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / item
Extra Large Domed Plexi Lights, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940 Domed plexiglass shades with brass hardware and uplighter sockets with plexi cover on top side. 23”dia x 13”h Ref.
Brass
Sold|$2,080
Vise Versa Floor Light by Carl Aubock
Located in London, GB
Black painted metal version of the Vise Versa floor light by Carl Aubock with the original yellow shade . Can be used as an uplighter or a regular light.
Fabric
Art Deco Style Lucite and Gilt Metal Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style floor lamp, with two central Lucite stems with brass detail rods running through. With two uplighter with gilt metal end detailing on a circular brass base.
Metal
Sold|$2,162
Art Deco Torchiére Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter torchère floor lamp in chromed metal black bakelite base and detail.
Chrome
Italian Reflector Floor Lamp in the Manner of Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Black enameled steel base, grey reflector in top and white adjustable cone uplighter. Stem in nickel plated steel with brass hardware.
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Rare White Torchere Max Bill Floor Lamp for Bag Turgi Switzerland, 1960s
By BAG Turgi, Max Bill
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Functional Swiss design uplighter floor lamp by Max Bill for Bag Turgi.
Aluminum, Enamel
Sold|$3,500
Angelo Ostuni for O'Luce
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Fabulous floor lamp with three uplighters by Angelo Ostuni for O'Luce , Italy . The two white shades are on telescopic arms , the grey arm is telescopic and also pivots at the base ....
Sold|$3,175
Artemide Italia Floor Lamp
By Artemide
Located in London, GB
The lamp is made from black and red enameled metal consisting of an uplighter and an articulated arm with halogen lamps.
Metal
Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Willem Hagoort for Hagoort Lighting, the Netherlands 60s
By Willem Hagoort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 wall lamps by Willem Hagoort for Hagoort Lighting, The Netherlands 60s. White uplighter shade and Wengé base. New wiring with switch and holds an E27 bulb holder.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,400
1940s Plaster Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
The light illuminates upwardly as well emits from the base towards the upper portion of the sconce. These unusual uplighters would truly enhance any room
Plaster
Sold|$3,800 / item
Maison Perzel Wall Lights, France, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
France, circa 1950. Circular uplighter in gilt brass and aluminum. Measures: 9.5”W x 12”D x 8”H.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,350
STILNOVO (attr) SIX ARM CEILING FIXTURE
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Three pairs of coloured shades in yellow , red and blue act as uplighters and downlighters , enamelled metal and brass fittings .
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