Industrial Scandinavian Work Station Clamp Sconces, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of versatile and multi-adjustable clamp sconces. Manufactured by Køfi design in Denmark during the 1950s or 60s.
Aluminum
Stilux Pair of Clamp Sconces Brass Metal Lacquered, 1950, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Milano, IT
Stilux sconces brass metal lacquered, 1950, Italy.
Metal
Set of Two Elegant Mid Century Bed Clamp Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bed clamp lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter.
Metal, Brass
Satin Frosted Glass Vintage Flexible Arm Clamp Spot Lights Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot down lighter with clamp Satin, frosted glass, transparent shade Gooseneck arm adjustable in angle. Clamp size 15,5 cm. Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individu...
Brass, Iron
White Opaline Glass Vintage Flexible Arm Clamp Spot Lights Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot down lighter with clamp White Opaline glass, light transparent shade Gooseneck arm adjustable in angle. Clamp size 15,5 cm. Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb Priced per ind...
Brass, Iron
Vintage Grey Flexible Arm Clamp Photography Spotlights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot down lighter with clamp Satin, frosted glass, transparent shade Gooseneck arm adjustable in angle. Clamp size 15,5 cm. Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb Priced per individu...
Iron
Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe that obscures the socket. The head can be aligned with a joint. The big clamp is made ...
Metal
Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Multi-adjustable Wall light with clamp mount. The light can be directed in any direction. Everything is black besides the red on/off switch and It is called black Louis and was made ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light head is striking. Simple cylinder of different sizes. The spotlight head sits at t...
Metal
Sera Clamp by Aldo Parisotto & Massimo Formenton for Mingardo
By Parisotto + Formenton 1, Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sera Clamp designed by Aldo Parisotto & Massimo Formenton for Mingardo is a part of the furniture category. Sera clamp is a candle lamp for interiors which is mainly available in the...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamp lamp by Beisl. The minimalist spotlight shape of the lamp head is striking. Plain cylinders of various sizes. The spotlight head sits at the end of a short arm and ...
Metal
General Electric Industrial Clamp Lamp Chrome Steel Wire Cage Adjustable Arm
By General Electric
Located in Lisboa, PT
This industrial clamp lamp is an authentic mid-20th-century American work light, originally produced for factory, workshop, and maintenance environments where durability, safety, and...
Steel, Chrome
$1,853Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Miguel Milá Tramo Table or Wall Clamp Lamps, 1970
By Tramo, Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of clamp wall or table lights Design by Miguel Milá for TRAMO Spain, 1970s White lacquered metal with black accents on the frontal part. The lampshade swivels on the clamp allow...
Metal, Iron
Two Matching Jean Louis Domecq for Jielde Lyon Industrial Clamp Lamps, 1950s
By Jielde, Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Vienna, AT
They will be delivered with clamp bases, but you can use them also as sconces or mount them directly on the tabletop.
Metal
Clamp Spot Lamp by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Krefeld, DE
Clamp lamp spot silver metal designed by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich in the 1970s.
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Clamp Wall, Bed Lamps, 1960s
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid Century clamping lights from Leclaire & Schäfer. A very straight design. The cuboid -shaped body is made of black or dark gray painted metal sheet. As a diffuser, a t...
Metal
Synthesis Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in toronto, CA
Notable among Gismondi's designs for Artemide are the Sintesi Series (1976), encompassing table lamps, floor lamps, clamp lamps, and sconces, along with the Tholos Wall Lamp (1979), ...
Aluminum, Steel
Stilux Milano Pair of Brass Clamp Sconces, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Milan, Italy
This pair of sconces was designed by Stilux Milano in the late 1950s.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Adjustable Clamping Lamp
By Bryant
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass "bookshelf" lamp with an oversize spring-clip clamp base (and a 'keyhole' for wall mounting) supporting a pivoting dome shade.
Brass
Jaques Biney Sweet Little Bedside Clamp Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Little Night Light to Clamp on your Headboard, Tilts Position and Has a Brass Top Diffuser. Enameled Metal and Brass. Priced Individually.
Metal, Brass
Jacques Biny Black Enamel Clamp Lamps by Lita
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled metal clamp lamps by Jacques Biny for Lita, adjustable with magnifying glass, brass fittings and cords
Brass, Metal
Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp by LITA, France
By Lita
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio lamp by LITA, France Clamp spotlight with grey aluminium shade Adjustable arm. clamp 20 × 10 cm – max open 5 cm Available with UK / US plug Weight: 1.00 kg / 2...
Aluminum, Iron
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Clamp Work Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Work light with clamp, black cotton wire and plug. Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
Metal
Black Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp by KAP
By KAP
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio wall lamp by KAP Clamp spotlight with black aluminum shade Adjustable arm. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...
Aluminum, Iron
Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp by Narita, Belgium
By Narita Studio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio wall lamp by Narita, Belgium Clamp spotlight with grey, green aluminium shade Adjustable arm. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per i...
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage Danish Clamp Wall Light in Brass, ABO, 1970s
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fully adjustable clamp wall light with a shade composed of solid brass. Manufactured by ABO Metal Art in Denmark during the 1970s. The shade can be adjusted 270 degrees. The design...
Brass
Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp by Cremer, France. 1960
By A.E. Cremer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio wall lamp by A.E. Cremer, France. 1960 Clamp spotlight with aluminium shade Adjustable arm. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per ind...
Iron, Aluminum
Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp by Cremer, France. 1920s
By A.E. Cremer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio wall lamp by A.E. Cremer, France. 1920 Clamp spotlight with aluminium shade Adjustable arm. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per ind...
Aluminum, Iron
Swedish Midcentury Marine Brass Clamp Lamp and Floor Lamp Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Marine Industrial clamp lamp in solid brass with a vintage hand made ladder forming a floor lamp. The Swedish clamp lamp and ladder were salvaged from a Sw...
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Wall Lamp or Clamp Lamp by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage lamp designed by Czechoslovakian designer Stanislav Indra and produced in the 1970's. The lamp can be mounted on the wall or on a shelf with a spare clamp. Bulb: 1 x E27 (E26...
Metal
Clamp Lamp Industrial Light Designed by Jaques Biny for Lita France
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four clip lights by Appareil Lita, France. Industrial style, hammered finish in a gunmetal color the shades have a rubber edge. Can be clipped and articulated in many direct...
Metal
Black Photography, Studio Clamp Wall Lamp Sconce by KAP
By KAP
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Photography, studio wall lamp by KAP Clamp spotlight with black aluminum shade Adjustable arm. Available with UK / US plug Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 4 in W 8 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Clamp Lamps Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This set of two reading lights or clamp lamps was designed by Jacques Biny and manufactured in the 1950s by Lita. The lampshades can be turned. The top is made of white lacquered met...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Aluminum Clamp Lamps
By Koch & Lowy, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Italian lamps. Aluminum cylinder with chrome-plated clamp system. They clamp into a surface of 1 1/2" to 2" thick. Stamped "MADE IN ...
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Dieter Waeckerlin Clamp Spotlights, 1960s Swiss Modernist Design
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking and rare pair of clamp-mounted spotlights by renowned Swiss designer Dieter Waeckerlin, circa 1960s. These sculptural lamps epitomize Waeckerlin’s minimalist ethos, mergin...
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 33.08 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini "Galdino" Clamp Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Urbinati, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Naples, IT
Galdino was produced in many versions: a table lamp, a wall lamp and a floor lamp (with one and two points). This is the rare clamp lamp that can be fixed, for example, to a table to...
Metal
Pair of Beehive Clamp-On Mid-Century Modern Lamps for Bed or Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of beehive clamp-on Mid-Century Modern lamps for bed or desk. Mid-Century Modern clamp-on swivel lamps. Adjustable retro lighting which are great for bed posts, desks, or oth...
Stilux Milano Pair of Brass Clamp Sconces, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Koper, SI
This pair of sconces was designed by Stilux Milano in the late 1950s.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Walligraph Localite Clamp Lamp c1940
By Walligraph
Located in Downham Market, GB
A vintage industrial 'Localite' lamp by Walligraph. A wonderfully simple industrial lamp with a cast iron clamp base and articulated arm supporting its original tapered black & white...
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
First Edition Pair of "Triedro" Clamp Lamps by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Koper, SI
Iconic pair of clamp lamps by Joe Colombo, model Triedro, designed for Stilnovo in 1970. These lamps belong to the first edition and bear early Stilnovo labels. Inspired to photograp...
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial Ochreous Desk Lamp with Clamp for Desk/Table or Wall
Located in Achterveld, NL
This working/ architects lamp from the 1970s is in full working order. It can be attached on a desk/table or shelf as well to a wall. The lamp has a beautiful patina (nicks and dents...
Metal
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$1,862 / set
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
$2,328 / set
H 3.47 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Elegant Bedside Sconces or Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bedside sconces or wall lamps with adjustable shades. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal, Brass
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