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Robert Sonneman Lighting

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
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. Dimension: 17,32"x 4,53" x 15,16" H inches...

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Sonneman Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite Mid Century Modern Space Age
Sonneman Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite Mid Century Modern Space Age

Sonneman Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite Mid Century Modern Space Age

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Post Modern Sonneman for Boxland Holland Saucer Floor Lamp c. 1980's
Post Modern Sonneman for Boxland Holland Saucer Floor Lamp c. 1980's

Post Modern Sonneman for Boxland Holland Saucer Floor Lamp c. 1980's

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Located in New York, NY

Rare Robert Sonneman designed Post Modern, Memphis style saucer form floor lamp, made in the Netherlands, by Boxland Holland circa 1980/90's. The lamp features a glass ring shade ...

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Post-Modern Tubular Floor Lamp in Chrome by Robert Sonneman
Post-Modern Tubular Floor Lamp in Chrome by Robert Sonneman

Post-Modern Tubular Floor Lamp in Chrome by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Diego, CA

A fantastic post-modern tubular floor lamp in chrome by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970s. The lamp is in good vintage condition with some minor pitting on the base and measures 26"W x 11...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Robert Sonneman 3-Arm Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman 3-Arm Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp

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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1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 17,32"x 19,68"...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Cool post modern eyeball floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. The lamp features a ball shade which pivots, and tilts to direct the light, it accepts a standard s...

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1970s North American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990

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 Lighting

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Post-Modern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Kovacs
Post-Modern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Kovacs

Post-Modern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Kovacs

By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

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 Lighting

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Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s
Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s

Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peoria, AZ

STUNNING! ROBERT SONNEMAN CHROME ARTICULATING COUNTERWEIGHT LAMP! RARE DESIGN! CIRCA 1960 DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 13" high BY 36" wide (in extended horizontal position) Her...

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Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier

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 Lighting

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Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen
Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen

Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bankers style table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, 1980s. Functions perfectly, halogen bulb included. Very few if any signs of use.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE
Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE

Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Chrome ORB Mid-Century atomic eyeball table lamps by Sonneman. Modernist / Space Age design. Nice original condition. Fabulous waterfall design. Retains original dimmer s...

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1960s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version

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 Lighting

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Triennale Mid Century Modern Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Triennale Mid Century Modern Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Triennale Mid Century Modern Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Triennale floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman circa 1970's. This versatile piece features three adjustable chrome orb light heads that pivot on balancing lever arms. Globe light bulbs...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA 1987
Pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA 1987

Pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA 1987

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Illuminate your space with this stunning pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, crafted in the USA in 1987. These sleek and modern lamps feature a strik...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s

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 Lighting

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Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Hamburg, DE

Counterweight standing lamp after a design by the American designer Robert Sonneman from the 1960s. Here in the execution of the Italian manufacturer Luci. An elegant design of high...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987
Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987

Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987– Polished & Smoked Chrome A set of two adjustable floor lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Each swivels 3...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Robert Sonnomen for George Kovacs, White Enamel Post Modern Halogen Floor lamp.
Robert Sonnomen for George Kovacs, White Enamel Post Modern Halogen Floor lamp.

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 Lighting

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s

Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage Robert Sonneman for Georges Kovacs table lamp, Memphis Design 80s, black metal and glass, architectural design This elegant table/desk lamp with the model name 'Bankers' was...

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20th Century Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal

Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp

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 Lighting

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Metal

Rare Double Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Rare Double Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Rare Double Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peekskill, NY

Robert Sonneman is an American designer known for his innovative and modern lighting designs. Often referred to as "The Lighting Guy," Sonneman's work has been influential in shaping...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs PostModern Deco Sleek Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs PostModern Deco Sleek Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs PostModern Deco Sleek Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1980’s, award winning, postmodern, Memphis.Era, modernist, re-imagined art deco, bankers desk touch lamp Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, This stunning, elegant lamp...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Chrome and Black Floor lamp by Robert Sonneman
Chrome and Black Floor lamp by Robert Sonneman

Chrome and Black Floor lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s three polish chrome and black lacquered floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Newly rewire, with new rotating switch. It takes three 75w max Edison light bulbs. Wired for US. Dim...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp

Robert Sonneman Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp, designed by Robert Sonneman, American, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The mirrored globe light bulbs are not included, as they ar...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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1970s Robert Sonneman 9 Lights Hexagonal Chrome Pendant , USA
1970s Robert Sonneman 9 Lights Hexagonal Chrome Pendant , USA

1970s Robert Sonneman 9 Lights Hexagonal Chrome Pendant , USA

By Fredrick Ramond, Robert Sonneman

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

House of mirror pendant from Robert Sonneman . This is the extra large model . Hexagonal structure made of deep chromed metal and smoked glass . 9 lightbulbs reflecting on mul...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Articulating Floor Lamp, Circa 1960
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Articulating Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Articulating Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Rochester, NY

Robert Sonneman floor lamp, model 8003 / Robert Sonneman Associates Inc. USA 1965. Sonneman Manufacturers Catalog, pg. 16. Chrome plated steel, chrome plated brass adjustment fitting...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Brass

Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare 1987 Postmodern torchiere floor lamp design by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Constructed of brush stainless steel and charcoal gray steel. In original vintage condition sh...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s
Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

Rare Large Midcentury Table Lamp Robert Sonneman, USA, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare lamp - halogen light - dimming intensity of light - very nice style of blue lighting

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal

MCM Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Copper Chandelier By Robert Sonneman
MCM Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Copper Chandelier By Robert Sonneman

MCM Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Copper Chandelier By Robert Sonneman

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 Lighting

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Copper

1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp
1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp

1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp

By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman

Located in Hanover, MA

Space Age 1970’s mod vertical tubular chrome table lamp with eight Edison screw lightbulbs. Shown with half-chrome and clear round glass globe bulbs but also looks glamorous with oth...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

Striking Polished Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Sonneman
Striking Polished Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Sonneman

Striking Polished Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare 1980s, polished stainless steel with cast metal torchiere lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs, circa good condition with dimmer switch.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Triennale Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, c.1970
Triennale Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, c.1970

Triennale Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, c.1970

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Savannah, GA

A Triennale Orbiter chrome floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970. 38 inches wide and deep by 70 inches tall

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier
Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Modernist sheet steel and brass fixture, by Robert Sonneman. Large and impressive.

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age
Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

By Robert Sonneman, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp
Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp

Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Robert Sonneman "Lollipop" Chrome Table Lamp

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier
Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier

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 Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Eyeball Desk or Table lamp by Richard Sonneman

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 Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Silver Tubular Steel Floor Lamp by Sonneman
Vintage Mid Century Silver Tubular Steel Floor Lamp by Sonneman

Vintage Mid Century Silver Tubular Steel Floor Lamp by Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern tubular steel silver floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman is circa 1970. The sleek, space age, modernist design features a simple single chrome-plat...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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1960s Robert Sonneman Massive Fluorescent Tube Table Lamp , USA
1960s Robert Sonneman Massive Fluorescent Tube Table Lamp , USA

1960s Robert Sonneman Massive Fluorescent Tube Table Lamp , USA

By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare huge , minimalist modern thick extruded aluminium table lamp by Robert Sonneman. Solid, well made with prime quality material and hardware . There is an up and down play of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Vintage Robert Sonneman Mid Century Modern Black Eyeball Adjustable Desk Lamp
Vintage Robert Sonneman Mid Century Modern Black Eyeball Adjustable Desk Lamp

Vintage Robert Sonneman Mid Century Modern Black Eyeball Adjustable Desk Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Robert Sonneman Mid Century Modern Black Eyeball Adjustable Desk Task Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 23" W x 6" D. (Location: Section 1) Standard antiqu...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal

Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents
Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents

Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a small collection of these rarely seen Robert Sonneman double pendents. They are priced per pendent so you can buy just one or the collection. The lamp features 2 perforated...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Eyeball Desk Table Lamp Robert Sonneman
Mid-Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Eyeball Desk Table Lamp Robert Sonneman

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 Lighting

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp attr. Robert Sonneman, 1960s, USA
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Floor Lamp attr. Robert Sonneman, 1960s, USA

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 Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp
Sonneman Chrome Eyeball Articulating Floor Lamp

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 Lighting

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Chrome, Iron

Robert Sonneman Articulating Chrome Orb Shade Table Lamp on Black Base
Robert Sonneman Articulating Chrome Orb Shade Table Lamp on Black Base

Robert Sonneman Articulating Chrome Orb Shade Table Lamp on Black Base

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Robert Sonneman adjustable chrome globe desk lamp, Circa 1970. Featuring a heavy Black enameled rectangular base (5.5 x 8) with reflective, vent...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s

By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp

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 Lighting

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Steel

Robert Sonneman Steel and Brass Lamp
Robert Sonneman Steel and Brass Lamp

Robert Sonneman Steel and Brass Lamp

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Houston, TX

Robert Sonneman steel and brass lamp. Handsome late 20th century steel and brass table lamp or desk lamp by Robert Sonneman. This unusual lamp is geometr...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Rainbow Lamp Company Space Age Bronze Floor Lamp Designed by Jim Bindman 1980
Rainbow Lamp Company Space Age Bronze Floor Lamp Designed by Jim Bindman 1980

Rainbow Lamp Company Space Age Bronze Floor Lamp Designed by Jim Bindman 1980

By Robert Sonneman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1, Jim Bindman

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern American Space Age unique vintage brass finished floor lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Company. The lamp is working with t...

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1980s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp

Robert Sonneman Chrome Articulating Eyeball Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New Windsor, 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 Lighting

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Steel, Chrome, Iron

1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier
1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier

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 Lighting

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Metal

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting 1987 Silver Finish Floor Lamp America
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting 1987 Silver Finish Floor Lamp America

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting 1987 Silver Finish Floor Lamp America

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant adjustable Steel floor lamp in Silver Finish from the 1987 designed by Robert Sonneman and made by George Kovacs Lighting. Uses a Halogen bulb with max. 40 watts. Comes with ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Steel, Iron

Sonneman 3-Arm Oscillating Floor Lamp in Chrome and White
Sonneman 3-Arm Oscillating Floor Lamp in Chrome and White

Sonneman 3-Arm Oscillating Floor Lamp in Chrome and White

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautiful 76" high and very functional floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. The lamp features a metal base with three chromed poles that support eyeball shaped globes which are a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Sonneman Space Age Chrome and Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s
Pair of Sonneman Space Age Chrome and Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s

Pair of Sonneman Space Age Chrome and Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Hamburg, PA

A pair of Robert Sonneman Chrome and Lucite table lamps from the 1960s - 1970s. These lamps embody the sleek, futuristic aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a combinati...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Chrome

Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier
Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier

Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Robert Sonneman Mother Pearl tube Cathedral chandelier Total height cm 100 Perfectly working This artwork, never before on the market,...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Lighting

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Metal

Robert Sonneman lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Sonneman lighting 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 lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Koch & Lowy, Gerald Thurston, and Stiffel. Prices for Robert Sonneman lighting 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 $1,525.
Questions About Robert Sonneman Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Sonneman lights are largely made in China. The brand partners with factories that have expertise in and extensive experience with crafting luxury light fixtures. Because the factories can produce large volumes of light fixtures, the brand is now able to scale their manufacturing and expand their offerings. You'll find a variety of Robert Sonneman lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.