Robert Sonneman Furniture
American, b. 1943
Though Robert Sonneman was quite literally born into the lighting business, it took working for another celebrated lighting maker for him to land upon the kind of boundary-pushing modernism for which the New York–based designer is known today.
At the age of 19, fresh off a stint in the U.S. Navy, Sonneman responded to an ad for a position working in the studio of George Kovacs on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where he became the sole employee. “Although my parents were in the lighting business, they came from a traditional perspective, and Kovacs introduced me to modernism,” Sonneman once said. “It was 1961, and I was immediately captured by the movement.”
While working for Kovacs, Sonneman became captivated by the work of the Bauhaus, and he began experimenting with the influential art and design school’s ideas of functional simplicity in lighting. In 1967, he opened his own studio.
Though Sonneman Design Group produced furniture for a brief time, the designer eventually elected to focus on the one category that had always fascinated him; the brand became known for its floor lamps, sconces, pendants and chandeliers that feature unconventional treatments toward shape and balance, often inspired by modern architecture. Sonneman once said of his work: “I saw the lamps that I built as lighting machines that glorified the industrial aesthetic.”
Indeed, in the spirit of Bauhaus functionality — Sonneman has also cited Mies van der Rohe as being an inspiration — the designer’s work takes function-centric forms and motifs and elevates them while prioritizing technology. This spirit of forward thinking continues today, as Sonneman’s brand, renamed SONNEMAN – A Way of Light in 2003, works with LED bulbs to continue to push the boundaries of what functional lighting can achieve aesthetically.
Current-day releases by SONNEMAN – A Way of Light (still overseen by Sonneman himself) feature 95 percent LED lights and include interior and exterior lighting as well as modular suspended lights as an alternative to track lighting. Sonneman’s vintage pieces, however, are still widely collected on the secondary market.
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Creator: Robert Sonneman
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Floor Lamp Torchiere
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage floor lamp or torchiere features a streamlined design with frosted, sandblasted opaque glass shade on enameled metal base with solid wood accent. The color palette of the mo...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal
Modern Robert Sonneman Chrome and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Robert Sonneman designed rectangular chrome and brass desk or table lamp, circa 1970s. Chrome with brass stripe down front and back; lamp is marked 'Sonneman' on lower ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman Triennale Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Orb Li
By Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti, Goffredo Reggiani, Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman chrome floor lamp features a sleek, modernist design with three adjustable orb light heads, each mounted on balancing lever arms for smooth pivotin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this circa 1992 post-modern torchiere floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. It features a nicely weighted, solid gray marble donut base from whic...
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1990s American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sonneman chrome plated steel floor lamp. Lamp measures 18" wide, 18" deep and 65" high. Base is 10" diameter. We had the shade professionally relined. Shade measures 12" wide, 12" de...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Steel
Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist articulating chrome & white metal desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. The counter balanced light, contr...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome, Metal
Space Age Eyeball Spot Lamp in Chrome Multidirectional with Magnet Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool Space-age table lamp circa 1970s in white enameled finish perfectly working condition the base it's magnetic and you can drill it to a wall and move it into any position you want.
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20th Century American Space Age Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
$220 Sale Price
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Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Orbit Chandelier, 1987
By Robert Sonneman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and elegant chandelier by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1987. Very well constructed, brass, glass, exposed wiring...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Robert Sonneman Designed Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Impeccably refurbished floating panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier by designer Robert Sonneman. An architectural rectangular chandelier consisting of a three-dimensional composit...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Copper, Steel
$4,485 Sale Price
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Post-Modern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman, Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool 1980’s Post-Modern Sculptural torchiere floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
In beautiful original condition.
It takes 150 W halogen bulb. New inline dimmer.
Measuremen...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Robert Sonneman Swivel Lucite Eyeball Vanity Table Lamp Light Makeup Mirror
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Robert Sonneman magnifier Lucite eyeball mirror vanity table lamp makeup swivel.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Other
$520 Sale Price
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Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970, American
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Lamp in polished metal has nine lights two vertical followed by one horizontal repeated three times with a "on off dimmer" switch just above the base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
$1,400 Sale Price
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Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 8 light Robert Sonneman chrome orb molecule chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
Sonneman for Kovacs Steel and Chrome Cubist Floor Lamp in Red, 1950s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern cubist floor lamp. Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Designed and produced in the 1950s. Base is made out of either s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Cut Steel, Chrome, Iron
Adjustable T395 Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman for Luci Cinisello, 1970s
By Luci Cinisello, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Adjustable T395 table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Italian manufacturer Luci Cinisello.
The lamp resembles the gear lever of a Classic car. It can be moved from right to l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural chandelier by world renowned architectural and Industrial designer Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa the 1987. This clean-lined chandelier...
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1990s North American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Height Adjustable Mirrored Chrome Sonneman Floor Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of postmodern Robert Sonneman height adjustable chrome and mirror floor lamps. This wonderful pair of contemporary modern floor lamps feature an all chrome and mirror design. ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Cityscape Pendant Light By Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Toronto, ON
This cool and sophisticated architectural chandelier with interlocking geometric brushed-steel panels with brass fittings is by lighting pioneer Robert Sonneman, American 1970's. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Enamel
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman. Wired for US. famous design like Sciolari, Reggiani, Luci, Lumi.
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Double Headed Cube Lamp, circa 1970s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs double headed cube lamp. For desk or table. Iconic enameled cube shades that are adjustable in many angles to present light where desired. Affixed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Steel
Robert Sonnomen for George Kovacs, White Enamel Post Modern Halogen Floor lamp.
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Lighting Torchiere floor lamp. White enamel over metal, halogen lighting element with glass cover. Rectangular shaped ste...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$840 Sale Price
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamps, ca. 1960’s USA
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hampstead, QC
Pair of Robert Sonneman mid-century modern chrome table lamps circa 1960’s made in the USA.
Robert Sonneman is an acclaimed and award-winning designer known for his commitment to mo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp attr. Robert Sonneman, 1960s, USA
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage chromed floor lamp design is attributed to Robert Sonneman.
A gorgeous floor lamp with six turnable globes.
The vintage floor lamp has six E 14 sockets an...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Pair of Chrome and White Glass Pendant Lamps by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of 1970s polish chrome and white glass pendant lamps by Sonneman. The lamps are chrome on the outside and black lacquer in the inside. A white glass cylinder covers ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
Set of 2 Post Modern Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, c. 1987
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true American Modern masterpiece: a rare set of two Post Modern floor lamps designed by the renowned Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Constructed from steel with a sultry midnight chrome finish these exceptional floor lamps swivel...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
Robert Sonneman Black "Lollipop" Table Lamp with White Globe Shade, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Black and White Lamp. Featuring a weighted rectangular Black enameled metal base, Black tubular stem and newly replaced White Frosted globe glass sh...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN!
MID CENTURY MODERN
ATOMIC AGE
CHROME TOWERS
SMALL TABLE LAMP!
ICONIC!
EPIC DESIGN!
CIRCA 1967
DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 18"
This super rare chrome table lamp is one of the most coveted Sonneman lamp designs and made its first appearance in the late sixties. It features five chrome arms emerging from a double tier chrome base. The design is very elegant and yet eye-popping!
This small Sonneman design is one of the hardest to obtain and decorators snap them up when they find them in the marketplace! It's timeless interior sophistication!
This monumental lamp looks absolutely amazing! This piece is a show-stopper! Great mid century lighting...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
$1,235 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Eyeball Desk Table Lamp Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant table desk lamp fully adjustable. Lamp pivots on a Lucite 7 x 7 base, tightens with the use of a chrome thumbscrew. Chrome eyeball shade does the same, totally adj...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Seven-Light Chrome Tiered Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in North Miami, FL
Robert Sonneman seven-light chrome tiered chandelier. There is movement and illumination in this beautiful chandelier.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Space age Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter floor lamp.
A very nice one is great condition. Style of Arredoluce.
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20th Century American Space Age Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Sonneman Minimalist Chrome Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Chrome tubular floor lamp by Sonneman. USA, circa 1970. On /off switch on stem; round base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Chrome
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Pair 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Stafford, TX
Pair of 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Black Torchiere Floor Lamps!
Both in overall great condition as seen.
Message with questions.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Sonneman Chrome and White Enamel Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very sculptural floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Has layers of white metal shading to baffle the bulb, resulting in very atmospheric lighting.
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1960s American Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Enamel, Steel
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Sonneman Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Stamford, CT
Throughout the years, lighting design has become more closely aligned with the world of art and sculpture, a movement which has brought us some stunning creations. This was certainly...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern L' Arc Lamp by Robert Sonneman Adjustable Height Rotational
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, architectural arching lamp titled "L' Arc" designed by Robert Sonneman in 1974. An ingenious design where the lever and pulley system is adjusted by raising or lowering the counterweighted steel ball. The shade is designed to remain parallel to the floor regardless of how high or low the arc is adjusted and the floor lamp rotates...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern, space age style floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, for the Sonneman Lighting Co. circa 1960's. The lamp features an adjustable arc arm, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Marble Base Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Adjustable metal and marble table lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Brass Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of tall brass “eyeball” table lamps by Robert Sonneman. Among Sonneman’s hallmark 1970s waterfall design, his work features unconventional treatments toward shape and balance, o...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Robert Sonneman Half-Sphere Polished Tall Brass Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Sonneman Half-Sphere Polished Brass Floor Lamp Mid Century with mesh cover tall torch floor lamp. Standard Bulb Lights upward as seen in photo. Great 1970s floor Lamp. Located...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fully adjustable reading lamp in bronze enamel by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Lamp extends from 45 inches to 58 in height. This item...
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1990s American Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1980s Brass and Steel Torchiere Floor Lamps by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple, modern torchiere style brass and black iron floor lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs.
Lamps have an uplight shade that cast nice wall light.
Lamps are in excellent ...
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20th Century Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Robert Sonneman, Set of 2 T395 Table Lamp, Luci Milan, Italy, 1972
By Robert Sonneman, Luci Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 2 Robert Sonneman desk lamp model T359 manufactured by Luci Cinisello Milano, 1972.
The base of this lamp is adjustable and based on the gear lever of a car. The shade is adjustable as well.
Metal partly chromed and partly white.
Measures :50 x 30...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s articulating floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with chrome eyeball shade attached by an articulating joint to the long chrome stem at the base of whic...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
By Edward Wormley, Robert Sonneman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940
Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman 3-Arm Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. Three adjustable arms with pivoting sockets allot for myriad configurations of form and function. Chrome is good condition for age. Wil...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
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Metal
Post-modern Brushed Aluminum and Glass Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Unique postmodern table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. This piece features a geometric brushed aluminum body with contoured frosted glass diffuser. Measures 22” W x 5” D x 13” H. ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Robert Sonneman 1970 Modernist Eyeball Floor Lamp In Polished Chrome Steel
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman.
An exceptional iconic floor lamp, created in America by Robert Sonneman, back in the 1970. This amazing half-spheres floor lamp was...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,645 Sale Price
30% Off
Robert Sonneman Desk or Table Lamp for George Kovacs, 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Dark bronzed metal base with wood accent and sandblasted opaque glass shade desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1990.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman Tubular Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Sonneman tubular floor lamp c.1970s, USA. The lamp features a cream enameled tubular lamp that curves at the lamp shade with a round base, a simplistic yet eye catching design...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and fully adjustable to your lighting needs, either raises up or lowers down the shaft while the eyeball lamp adjusts 380 degrees. In yellow paint, we also have 3 in white, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Robert Sonneman "Orbiter" Leather And Chrome Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The "Orbiter" a vintage mid century modern chrome ball lamp designed by Robert Sonneman in 1970. This vintage lamp is in beautiful vintage condition and is a very stylish addition to...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cords are adjustable to your desired length and can extend another 6-12".
For more than four decades, New York City-based Robert Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern lig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Robert Sonneman 1980s "Art Tech" Pendant
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A New York 1980s "Art-tech" ceiling light by famed lighting designer, Robert Sonneman. Original label. Rewired.
Bio:
Robert launched his own lighting company under the Sonneman brand in 1967. His products were featured in retailers such as Bloomingdales, Macys and many others.
In 1974 Robert founded Sonneman Design Group developing products for leading brands for the home including, Lightolier, Sunbeam Appliance, Singer, Stanley Furniture, Brueton, Goody Products, Lifetime Brands and others.
Since 1967 Robert's work has been displayed by the Museum of Modern Art, Chicago Art Institute, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, UCLA Exhibition on Design, Karnette County Art Museum and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum.
Robert has participated and lectured at Stanford University, Pratt School of Architecture, Parsons School of Design, Philadelphia College of Art and UCLA. He was also a contributor on Chrysler and Toyota projects at the Art Center, Pasadena College of Design, and served on the Nissan Design Advisory Board.
In 1990, Sonneman again broke new ground for Stanley Furniture with his "Urban Primitive" collection for Macy's, a comprehensive program of home furnishings.
From 1999 to 2005 Robert served as president and CEO of Ralph Lauren Home Product Development.
In 2003 with partners David Littman and Sonny Park, Robert founded Sonneman - A Way of Light.
Robert Sonneman pioneered modern lighting making it an art form. World renowned and acclaimed for clean lines and alliance to form and function, his world famous award winning designs have been at the forefront of the design world for over four decades. Robert introduced sleek, new functionalist lighting...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Robert Sonneman floor lamp with three eye sockets. Each socket has its own independent switch and the head swivel up and down and side to side to be di...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s L shaped brass floor lamp with two lights
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman. This light very seldom comes up for sale. The lamp has a halogen bulb on top which, I have replaced with a LED, and a fluorescent bulb ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman "Gazing Ball" Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Highland, IN
A rare and important design by famous lighting designer Robert Sonneman, this wildly innovative table lamp uses one-way mirror and touch-lamp technolog...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Garnerville, NY
Chrome articulating eyeball floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Black powder coated iron base that support a slender chrome stem ending in the eyeball orb lamp at the top. Adjustable so i...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron, Chrome
Black and Chrome Triennale Floor Lamp by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
This is the American answer to the classic Italian "Triennale" floor lamp for Arredoluce. The arms (each 36" L) pivot and tilt to adjust the direction of the light. Each arm has a ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970s Tubular Pearl Metal Sheet Cathedral Chandelier Pendant Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s, Tube cathedral chandelier pendant by Robert Sonneman.
Modern sheets of mother-of-pearl metal form tubes on this sculptural modern art chan...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Robert Sonneman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Sonneman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robert Sonneman furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Robert Sonneman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Koch & Lowy, Gerald Thurston, and Chapman Manufacturing Company. Prices for Robert Sonneman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,550.