Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp

Nickel Plated Floor Lamp

Walter Mid Century Dining Table

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Lamps

Nessen Shade

Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamp

Greta Von Nessen Anywhere Lamp

1950s Swing Arm Wall Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$1,320

H 59 in Dm 18 in

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp ,, Wonderful example,, Retains original parchment shade (missing some boon-doggle) Minor dent to bottom,,3-way lamp (bulb) capability,...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp

$1,800

H 14.5 in W 20 in D 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Walter Von Nessen by Nessen Studio / library table lamp in antiqued brass finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

$480Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 5 in D 16 in

signed nessen Studio Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass table lamp with makers tag. By Walter Von Nessen An iconic Mid-Century Modern design, this Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen f...

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp Brass

$2,150

H 45.5 in W 15 in D 10 in

Walter Von Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp Brass

By Nessen Studio, Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

An iconic brass floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a brass body with an height adjustable stem and adjustable swing arm.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 1970s Walter Von Nessen Style Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamps with Shades

$2,950 / set

H 54 in W 17 in D 10 in

Pair 1970s Walter Von Nessen Style Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamps with Shades

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair 1970s Walter Von Nessen Style Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamps with Shades, A sleek and versatile pair of vintage chrome floor lamps in the style of Walter Von Nessen, dating to t...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp

$2,200

H 56 in W 18 in D 14 in

Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of the purest examples I have ever owned..Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. This lamp retains its (always replaced) glass shade as...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walter von Nessen Mid Century Brass Swing Arm Standard Floor Lamp With Shade

$1,837 / set

H 51.19 in Dm 10.83 in

Walter von Nessen Mid Century Brass Swing Arm Standard Floor Lamp With Shade

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Walter von Nessen Design Ideal reading light for any living room or study Fitted with a UK three pin plug Height to top of the shade 130-182cm Diameter of lamp base 27.5cm Shade...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade

$750

H 14.25 in W 20.25 in D 5.25 in

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive and highly functional desk / table lamp by Walter Von Nessen for his eponymous Nessen Studio (ca. 1970s, New York City).

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Steel Swing Arm Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Shade

$1,500

H 52 in Dm 15 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Steel Swing Arm Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Shade

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Walter Von Nessen designed Brushed Steel Swing Arm Reading Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair

$1,650 / set

H 14.5 in W 23 in D 8 in

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Walter Von Nessen (Unmarked) Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamps with Brown Painted Collars - a Pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

$1,200

H 14 in W 15 in D 5 in

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This swing arm desk lamp was designed by Walter Von Nessen for production by his own studio in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940's

$1,750

H 17.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940's

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with enameled Green Shade.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version

$2,000

H 50.5 in W 12 in D 11.25 in

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. The construction of this example dates the lamp from the 1930's (fluted column etc.), the lamp is s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

$650

H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Sharon, CT

An American Modernist (Machine Age) Brass swing arm table lamp. This is a rare early version of the Nessen Swing Arm. No signature or patent numbers. Rather heavy cast iron base be...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Studio Bronze Swing-Arm Floor Lamp, 1950

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 49 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Walter Von Nessen Studio Bronze Swing-Arm Floor Lamp, 1950

By Nessen Studio

Located in Pasadena, TX

Walter Von Nessen Studios. Swing arm floor lamp in bronze, Impressed Nessen Studios NY, paper tag on the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Original Aluminum Van Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$695

H 54 in W 20 in D 10 in

Original Aluminum Van Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Nice early example of the iconic Walter Von Nessen flex arm floor lamp, executed in aluminum. The lamp is in very good original clean and working condition showing only light signs ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Vintage Swing Arm Table Lamps in Bronze Finish

$2,950 / set

H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Vintage Swing Arm Table Lamps in Bronze Finish

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Walter Von Nessen vintage swing arm table lamps in bronze finish Measures: 18" to top of glass diffuser.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Chrome Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall of Sconce Lamps

$600 / set

H 10 in W 6 in D 20 in

Pair of Vintage Chrome Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall of Sconce Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of chrome Walter Von Nessen swing arm wall lamps .The arms articulate in different directions and lengths.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum

$2,380 / set

H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in

Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum

By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic and seldom seen Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall (sconce) and matching Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum,, Both retain original lamp shades ,with white metal diffuser's. minor s...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bronze Library swing arm floor lamp Halogen Germany

$1,292

H 52.76 in W 21.66 in D 10.63 in

Bronze Library swing arm floor lamp Halogen Germany

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning swing arm floor lamp ,in Bronze . adjustable in Height . Halogen ,comes with a good working dimmer . Very nice Patine . Good quality lamp .

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen”

$975

H 43.5 in Dm 15 in

Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen”

By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen

Located in Oakland, CA

This is an all original condition piece and one of the best examples I have seen, not a common occurrence. Nessen Studios was founded by Walter Von Nessen in the late 1920s, he was a...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$1,100

H 46 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern Transitional vintage wrapped rattan and brass floor lamp. Swing arm brass fixture. 15" wide when arm is extended. 46" to bottom of socket

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp

$1,250

H 50.5 in Dm 10 in

In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Cedric Hartman, Walter Von Nessen

Located in St. Louis, MO

In the style of Cedric Hartman or Walter Von Nessen, this chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp is fully adjustable. Chrome is in nice bright condition, take elongated bulb. Me...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Greta Von Nessen Pair of Adjustable NS 945 Swing Arm Wall Lamps, circa 1950

$6,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 41 in Dm 6.75 in

Greta Von Nessen Pair of Adjustable NS 945 Swing Arm Wall Lamps, circa 1950

By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Camden, ME

Greta Von Nessen pair of model NS945 swing arm wall lamps designed in 1949 for Von Nessen Studio.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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Swing-Arm Table Lamp by Walter von Nessen

Unavailable

H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Swing-Arm Table Lamp by Walter von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Classic swing-arm lamp by Walter von Nessen for Nessen Studios.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp

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H 16.5 in Dm 14.5 in

Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Tablr Lamp Brass, interior metal, original linen drum shade Designed 1930s Excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1980s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Structure Desk Lamp

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H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Structure Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Walter Von Nessen iconic swing arm desk lamp. Original linen shade and white metal mesh diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor lamp, Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

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H 59 in Dm 14 in

Floor lamp, Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Glendale, CA

Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp. Adjustable swing arm.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

A Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Nessen

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H 60 in Dm 11 in

A Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Asheville, NC

This is a very versatile and adjustable floor lamp designed in the 1930's by Walter Von Nessen for his company, Nessen Lighting.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Swing Arm Lamp Mfg. by Laurel Lamps After a Classic Von Nessen Design

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H 20.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Vintage Swing Arm Lamp Mfg. by Laurel Lamps After a Classic Von Nessen Design

By Walter Von Nessen, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage (c.1970's) swing-arm lamp manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company, the design is after and attributed to Walter Von Nessen.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp in Brass, American, 1950s

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H 22.45 in Dm 14.97 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing-Arm Table Lamp in Brass, American, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A Walter Von Nessen swing-arm table lamp with a milk glass diffuser and the original fabric shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nessen Studios Mid-Century Modern Design Lamps

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H 20 in

Pair of Nessen Studios Mid-Century Modern Design Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This pair of rare and stately table lamps are Nessen studios, at one time thought to be designed by Greta Von Nessen (1900 – 1974) who was the widow of Walter Von Nessen, the noted d...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 56 in W 10 in D 25 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage chrome floor lamp by designer Walter Von Nessen, manufactured circa 1960s-1970s, with original diffuser bowl surrounding the socket, on swing arm.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen Modern Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 50 in Dm 11 in

Walter Von Nessen Modern Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Astoria, NY

Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios modern floor lamp with adjustable swing arm, aluminum with basket-form metal shade, signed under weighted base "Nessen Studios No. 10."

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Swing Arm Floor Lamp By Walter Von Nessen

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Swing Arm Floor Lamp By Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970's Walter Von Nessen swing arm floor lamp in brass finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Bronze Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 51.5 in W 19 in L 51.5 in

Walter Von Nessen Bronze Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a patinated brass base and stem with adjustable swing arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 18.5 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Early edition swing arm desk lamp by Walter Von Nessen Lighting. finished in brushed brass with original milk glass diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp with Swing Arm

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H 49 in W 15 in D 15 in

Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp with Swing Arm

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walter Van Nessen brass floor lamp. Swing arm extends with original shade. Works great. Normal wear to lamp base and shade. Lamp adjusts in height from 49"-60". Maker’s mark stamped ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table / Desk Lamp

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H 18 in Dm 8.25 in

Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table / Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A chromed table / desk lamp with adjustable swing arm and topped with a linen shade manufactured by the Nessen Lighting Company NY. The base of the shade diameter is 14".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Swing Arm Table Lamp in Brass By Walter Von Nessen

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H 19 in W 8 in L 19 in

Swing Arm Table Lamp in Brass By Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970's Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamp in brass finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 21.5 in W 14 in D 12.25 in

Pair Of Walter Von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This pair of Von Nessen chrome swing arm table lamps exemplifies sleek modernist design with an emphasis on function and refined simplicity. Each lamp features a polished chrome cyli...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 19.25 in W 21 in D 12 in

Midcentury Chrome Swing-Arm Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

This Walter Von Nessen chrome desk lamp is newly rewired with a three-way switch to adjust the intensity of the light. It has an added milk-glass diffuser and new parchment shade. Th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Art Deco Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Original Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

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H 61 in W 30 in D 18 in

Art Deco Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Original Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in San Diego, CA

Early production on this floor lamp design by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, in brushed brass finish, great patina the arm moves back and forward and the pole goes up and down...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

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H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen because of their style and functionality.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

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H 16.15 in Dm 7.68 in

Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in London, England

Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen because of their style and functionality.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamps

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H 17 in W 17 in

Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Walter Von Nessen chrome lamps with adjustable swing arms, with original chrome shades.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 16.25 in Dm 12 in

Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of Nessen swing arm table lamps in brushed stainless steel with linen shades, opaque Lucite diffusers and stainless finials. Manufactured by the Nessen Lamp Company, NY.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nessen Swing arm floor lamp

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H 48 in Dm 11 in

Nessen Swing arm floor lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nessen polished chrome floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen plated & brushed floor lamp

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H 48 in Dm 15 in L 48 in

Walter Von Nessen plated & brushed floor lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional and elegant swing arm floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

ONE Walter von Nessen Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass

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H 49 in Dm 18.5 in

ONE Walter von Nessen Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Adjustable reading lamp marked Nessen Lamps NYC with orignal linen shade and swing out arm and three way light switch. Lamp adjusts from 49 to 60 inches tall.

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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Wall-Mount, Swing-Arm Lamps

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H 5 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Walter Von Nessen Wall-Mount, Swing-Arm Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Lighting Shade: 14" diameter x 5" tall, swing out is 18"

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of swing arm Nessen table lamps

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H 18 in Dm 8 in

Pair of swing arm Nessen table lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of brass swing arm table lamps by Nessen.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nickel Plated Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

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H 19 in Dm 8.25 in

Pair of Nickel Plated Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Nickel Plated Swing Arm Table Lamps, designed by Walter von Nessen, circa 1950\'s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 42.5 in W 20.75 in D 8.75 in

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Walter Von Nessen Modern Adjustable Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp, labeled "Nessen / Studios / No. 953" to underside of base. 42.5" H x 20.75" W x 8.75" D.

Category

20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp

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H 48 in W 16 in D 16 in

Midcentury Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Brass swing arm floor lamp. This simple geometric design features flat pieces of brass that form the body of the lamp and come together with a simple yet elegant lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Von Nessen Articulated Chrome Floor Lamps, 1970s

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H 50 in Dm 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Von Nessen Articulated Chrome Floor Lamps, 1970s

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of swing arm floor lamps, made of chrome, by Von Nessen, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 18.5" diameter x 50" height...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Nessen Chrome Swing-Arm Wall Lamps

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair Nessen Chrome Swing-Arm Wall Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Milk Glass

Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp

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H 20 in W 20.75 in D 6 in

Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp

By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting

Located in Oakland, CA

Walter von Nessen The ingenuity of German immigrant Walter von Nessen has had far-reaching effects on contemporary lamp design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Swing Arm Brass Table Lamps

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H 17 in Dm 9 in

Mid-20th Century Swing Arm Brass Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in Rochester, NY

A good quality pair of Walter Von Nessen attributed mid-20th century brass swing arm table desk lamps with nicely aged original color patina to the beautiful two toned color of bras...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Bronze Swing-Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp By Nessen

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H 42 in Dm 10 in

Bronze Swing-Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp By Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Articulated bronze finished floor / reading lamps by Walter Von Nessen. Tubular three-quarter round shades are articulated, and the arms swivel. Incandescent illumination up to 100 w...

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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Pair of Nickel Plated Floor Lamps by Walter von Nessen

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H 58 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Nickel Plated Floor Lamps by Walter von Nessen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Nickel Plated Swing Arm Floor Lamps, designed by Walter von Nessen, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Nessen bronze table lamps from Arthur Elrod interior

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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

Pair of Nessen bronze table lamps from Arthur Elrod interior

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful pair of swing-arm lamps by Walter von Nessen were specified by Arthur Elrod for the executive offices at the Johnson Publishing building in Chicago.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Brass Pharmacy Swing Arm Wall Sconces

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H 5.25 in W 4.125 in D 21 in

Pair of Brass Pharmacy Swing Arm Wall Sconces

Located in Hanover, MA

Stylish vintage pair of brass swing-arm pharmacy style wall lamps with brass triangular shade after Walter von Nessen and Koch & Lowy.

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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

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H 61 in W 30 in D 18 in

Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

Early production on this floor lamp design by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, in brushed steel finish, the arm moves back and forward and the pole goes up and down comes with t...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 25 in D 16 in

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Miami, FL

Swing arm desk lamp in brass with original linen shade and metal diffuser by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 54 in W 11 in D 16.5 in

Brass Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Manufactured by the Nessen Lighting Company NY known for their high quality and superior materials this lamp is a design icon designed by Walter Von Nessen and will work with many di...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 17.38 in W 8.13 in D 16.5 in

Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A brass swing arm table lamp by the Nessen Lighting company well known for their well crafted quality and the use of superior materials .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern table/desk lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen. Brass with a fully adjustable swing arm and rotating diffuser for light direction.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing-Arm Desk Lamp

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H 8 in Dm 8 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Brass Swing-Arm Desk Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Early edition swing arm desk lamp by Walter Von Nessen Lighting. finished in brushed brass with original milk glass diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamp

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H 16.5 in Dm 14.19 in

Walter Von Nessen Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed is Walter Von Nessen's most famous lamp, which he designed in 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Style Brushed Aluminium Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 56.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Walter Von Nessen Style Brushed Aluminium Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Machine Age brushed aluminium adjustable swing arm floor lamp with milk glass shade diffuser. Lamp shade not included.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Von Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp in Nickel

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H 51.5 in W 18 in D 14 in

Walter Von Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamp in Nickel

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A nickel floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a nickel body with an height adjustable stem and adjustable swing arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk

Brass Swing Arm Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

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H 16.5 in W 25 in D 14 in

Brass Swing Arm Desk or Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful aged brass desk or table lamp in original condition. This is a classic modern design by Walter Von Nessen in the 1960s. The arm is adjustable, when extended all the way...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 57 in Dm 12 in

Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Aluminum and Brass floor lamp in the style of Walter Von Nessen. Rewired. Shade not included.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios

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H 53 in W 12 in D 14 in

Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare and important,,,,,very early 1930s Classic Swing-arm Lamp designed by Walter Von nessen,,,made in New York City,at Nessen Studios .note the unusual pivot mechanism ,Drop down se...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

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H 57 in Dm 12 in

Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Style Aluminum and Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Aluminum and brass swing arm floor lamp in the style of Walter Von Nessen.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Original Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

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H 61 in W 30 in D 18 in

Art Deco Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Original Swing Arm Lamp Early Production

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

Early production on this floor lamp design by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios, in brushed steel finish, the arm moves back and forward and the pole goes up and down comes with t...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walter Von Nessen Table Lamp

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H 21.75 in W 21 in D 23 in

Walter Von Nessen Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Walter Von Nessen swing arm table lamp with linen shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

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H 19 in W 7.8 in D 9.8 in

Early Pair of Von Nessen Swing Arm Table Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A rare pair of brushed chrome desk lamps, with the original early light switches on the base of the lamps.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Swing Arm Desk Lamp Attributed to Nessen

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H 17.5 in Dm 18 in

Swing Arm Desk Lamp Attributed to Nessen

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Interesting swing arm desk lamp, brass base with painted metal shade. We believe this lamp was manufactured and designed by Nessen. Shade 13" diameter extended width of lamp 18".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

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