Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type element in the center thats tapered and reflects the light from above. Original sha...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Spiral Chrome Ball Table Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Spiral Chrome Eyeball Table Lamps on Black Laminate Bases - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 12" W x 12" D. Base: 10" Di...
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball & Column George Kovacs Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball & Column George Kovacs Style Table Lamp w/ Brass Plated Accents.
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Adjustable Chrome Ball Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Excellent example of mid-century design this desk or reading lamp
Aluminum, Steel
$2,640Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Chrome "Ball Line" Lamp by Charles Hollis Jones, 1965, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pair of chrome-plated steel floor reading lamps from the Ball Line, designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones. The Lamp features an actual armature that extends out 16" from the cente...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Space Age 3 Light Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Space Age 3 Light Table Lamp After Robert Sonneman - a Pair.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern chrome and brass ball table lamp.
Brass, Chrome
Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stacked ball caterpillar styled chrome table lamp with a high gloss black barrel shade. Sitting on a satin black base and having a black matching socket shaft designed and manufact...
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Stacked chrome ball table lamp, attributed to Kovacs Lighting. Clean original, working condition. Lamp shows minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age, shade not included. ...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the Kovacs' Style. C 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the George Kovacs' Style.
Chrome
8 Light Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern Art Deco Revival decorative table lamp. The three way switch enables three distinct light combinations. Bright chrome arms, and ball base, mounted on disk form black base...
Chrome
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Stacked Graduating Crystal Ball Table Lamps w/ Chrome Base, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century modern stacking crystal graduating three ball table lamps with chrome base.
Crystal
Van Teal Mid-Century Modern 2 Light Chrome Ball Floor Lamp Silver Black Shade 80
By Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Van Teal tall Mid-Century Modern ball chrome floor lamp 2 lights with custom silver and black shade.
Metal, Chrome
Three Chrome Ball Floor Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A floor lamp bye Raymor consisting of three chrome ball light and black painted metal base. Newly rewired.
Chrome, Metal
Chrome and Glass Ball Lamp by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Rare chrome and glass table lamp by Jere, signed, and dated 1971. The lamp is triangular in form with a large glass ball globe top, it is in very fine original and working condition....
Chrome
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury chrome ball lamp attributed to Kovacs.
Chrome
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Chrome and Glass Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Chrome and Glass Floor Lamp from Doria Leuchten, 1960s Imposing floor lamp from the German manufacturer Doria.
Metal
Chrome Ball Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Meblo Guzzini Space Age Table Lamp 1970s
Chrome
$780Sale Price|20% Off
1960s George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s George Kovacs Stacked chrome ball floor lamp.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Company
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lamp with round, black base and a zigzag chrome support and a chrome eye-ball light shade.
Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Sticking lamp. Standing lamp with an imposing diffuser ball in orange.
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large, chrome -colored reflector ball is particularly striking on this design.
Metal
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome stacked ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970's. This example is in very good original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal a...
Chrome
Angelo Lelli Style Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with Chrome Ball Shade
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Angelo Lelli style adjustable magnetic chrome reading lamp, bedside lamp with chrome swivel eyeball shade. 1960's. Featuring a black magnetic bar arm, 5D chrome ball shade adjusting ...
Chrome, Magnets, Metal
$1,104Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Anglepoise Chrome Desk Lamp By Prescolite
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century Desk lamp By Prescolite plated in chrome with a two-ball joint Anglepoise brass neck.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair.
Chrome
Modernist Chromed Steel Floor Lamp by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist chromed steel floor lamp by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Silver ball dimmer switch. Sleek, simple, elegant design, fit seamlessly into any environment.
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Chrome "Moon Light" Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century chrome "Moon Light" table lamp, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Chrome Ball Adjustable Floor Lamp with Black Base and Stems
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Three light ball top floor lamp, each ball fixture will adjust in position to direct the light, and each has its own on/off switch. Classic 1970s black and chrome floor lamp. Each sh...
Chrome, Steel
Florian Schulz Double Ball Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Height Adjustable, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional, rare to find giant double ball floor lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970. This lamp is adjustable and can be pivoted in multiple positions, it is being designed for...
Metal, Chrome
Sonneman Table Lamp Chrome & Lucite Mid Century Modern Space Age
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s-70s Mid Century Modern curved lucite and chrome ball table lamp.
Chrome
Florian Schulz Double Ball Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Height Adjustable, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional, rare to find giant double ball floor lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970. This lamp is adjustable and can be pivoted in multiple positions, it is being designed for...
Metal, 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.
Chrome
A Chrome Plated "Ball Line" Floor Lamp, Charles Hollis Jones, 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a handsome chrome plated floor lamp designed by Charles Hollis Jones. Originally commissioned for Lucille Ball in the 1960s, this sleek chrome plated lamp is weighted at the ...
Chrome
$298Sale Price|48% Off
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Aluminum & Chrome, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A fun lamp suitable for small spaces or to put an accent light on an object. The chrome ball is attached with a magnet making it possible to direct the light in any direction. Can be...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Fun Large Panton Style Ball Globe Floor Lamp with Chrome Base
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun Panton style large globe floor lamp. Oversized plastic globe sits on lovely chrome base. Adds tremendous pop appeal to any room.
Chrome
Large Diameter Ball Globe Shade 360 Degree Adjustable Floor Lamp Chrome Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Diameter Ball Globe Shade 360 Degree Adjustable Floor Lamp Chrome Base MINT!
Chrome
$995Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Arched Table Lamp in Steel & Chrome, USA
By Lightolier, Stilnovo, Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant, bold, solid, well-made counterweight table lamp with an arched horizontal stem landing on a half bell shade. The height setting steel mechanism is easy to operate and ver...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Table Lamp, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This large Planet table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. The impressive table lamp comes with a large glass diffuser and chrome base. It is equipped with ...
Metal
Dutch Chrome Floor Lamp from Gepo, Double Eye-Ball, K & H Norway
By Gepo
Located in Buffalo, NY
This chrome floor lamp was designed during the 1960s, and manufactured in the Netherlands by Gepo.K & H Norway.. It is made from chrome lucite adjuster details,,, features two indep...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stacked Ball Table Lamps with New RH Shades
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous high quality pair of stacked ball, which are literally true stacked balls since they are all separate pieces from one another. Good weight and in very good vintage condition...
Steel, Chrome
Sculptural Mid Century Ceramic Lamps in White and Chrome Glaze
By Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Ceramic Lamps in White and Chrome Glaze, attributed to Bitossi, unsigned, Italy, circa 1970s.
Metal
Doria Big Ball Table Lamp, Hand-Blown Glass, Chrome Base, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Big Ball table lamp in the rare version with an extra large glass body. The hand-blown glass diffuser shows no signs of damage and has the typical bubbles in the glass which additi...
Glass
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Blond Maple Stacked Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique Stacked Aluminum tube and hand-shaped Blond maple torchiere floor lamp with a crystal ball detail along the top. The lamp features a Maple wood base with a series of four alum...
Wood
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Leviton, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...
Brass, Chrome
Space Age Three Light Chrome Ball Shade Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy c. 1970's
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century floor lamp, having three adjustable ball form shades, each with a on/off switch, attached to a vertical pole, mounted on a disk form base. ...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cork and Chrome Table Lamps of Bottle Form
By Laurel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large pair of MCM cork table lamps of bottle-form, the cork body is set on a circular chrome foot and topped with a bell-form cone neck, also in chrome. Large harps with ball finials...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century German Space Age Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age table or floor lamp with a hand-blown glass ball. What is particularly striking about this lamp is the contrast between the organic design language of the glass...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Chrome and Ebonized Wood Vintage Pole Floor Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chrome and Ebonized Wood Floor Lamp, circa 1950s. Item features sleek modernist lines, double sockets, and an ebonized sold wood on raised ball form feet. Shade not included
Chrome
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Gray Glass Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Italian mid century modern table lamp features a round gray glass ball with a chromed metal spiral wrapped around it.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Floor Lamp, Chrome & Plastic, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age floor lamp with height-adjustable ball. A small but impressive object. A luminous ball on a pole. The large diffuser ball can move up and down the shaft of light. The...
Metal
Mid-Century Chrome and Wood "Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Grin Luz, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exceptional desk lamp—unofficially dubbed the Tiburón (Spanish for "shark")—was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in the 1960s and stands among the most coveted pi...
Wood
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 technology to create a striking minimali...
Steel
French 1950s Chrome and Glass Ball Table Lamp in the manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, England
Well-portioned chromed brass table lamp, with spherical glass detail, very much in the manner of Jacques Adnet. French 1950s. Now rewired for UK usage. Lovely original condition wi...
Brass
Art Deco Streamlined Chrome Uplight w/ Glass Ball and Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
With elegant proportions and vertical presence, this lamp is highly characteristic of the design motifs and materials of the Art Deco era, and will style beautifully in a wide array ...
Bronze, Chrome
$1,800 / set
Pair Stacked Crystal Glass Ball Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted crystal glass table lamps measuring 26 1/2 by 7 by 5 inches with chrome plated hardware. Apparently unsigned and in excellent condition.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Table Lamp with Orange Ceramic Ball
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century table lamp with orange ceramic ball and lotus shade in acrylic, chrome finished base and column.
Chrome
Black Lacquered Tube and Chrome Ball Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful black lacquered tube and chrome ball lamp, 1970s. Shade available on request.
Chrome
1970s Glass Ball Table Lamp on Chrome Base, France
Located in New York, NY
1970s French glass ball table lamp on chrome base in excellent condition. Measures: 4.5” W, 4.5” D, 23.5” H. Shade not included.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 63.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp, 1970’s
By George Kovacs
Located in Hampstead, QC
Classic vintage Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by the German designer, George Kovacs (1926-2007) for the German lighting company Sonneman. consisting of 11 chrome balls stacked one up...
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Stacked Ball Lamps, by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of 1960s stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Rewired, with double "S" sockets with chain pulls. Paper shades (18" diameter). Dimensions are to top of lamp finial. So...
Chrome
1960s Chrome and Glass "Bubble" Table Floor Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960" Chrome ball and glass 55" inch table floor lamp, attributed to Laurel, circa 1960'Ss. Features a round glass tabletop, chrome base, five chrome stacked "bubbles". Includes, chr...
Chrome
Small Mid-Century Danish Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small Mid-Century Danish walnut ball lamp with chrome fittings.
Chrome
Ceramic Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Off white ceramic ball lamp, rare form to see in pottery. Crome hardware. Wired for three way bulb. Height shown is to bottom of socket.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 38.5 in Dm 10 in
Glamorous 1970s Chrome-Plated "Ball Line" Reading Lamp by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An adjustable chrome-plated steel reading lamp from the Ball Line, designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones. Mr. Jones designed the original lamp for Lucille Ball, who owned so many ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 32 in Dm 6 in
Pr George Kovacs Silver Chrome Plate Stacking Ball Table Lamps & Black Wood Base
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking chrome plated ball and black wood base table lamps by George Kovaks.
Chrome
Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid Century lamp with brass ball accents. No Shade.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Lamps in Chrome
Located in Atlanta, GA
Striking pair of midcentury chrome-plated lamps. Shown with black silk drum shades. (Shades available at additional charge.) Rewired with clear cords and chrome ball finials. Mea...
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Design Table or Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Stunning Mid Twentieth Century Design Table or Floor lamp.
Teak
Unavailable
H 38 in Dm 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini Fulvio Bianconi Attributed Murano Glass Lamp
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Miami, FL
Metal base in chrome with chrome accents. Thick glass teardrop shape in clear and multi-color design attributed. To Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Center shaft that conceals electrical ...
Chrome
1970s Spiraling Chrome Table Lamps Attributed to J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Houston, TX
Perfect Mid-Century Modern chrome table lamps attributed to J.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 36 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Copper/White Glass Teardrop Lamps
By Dino Martens
Located in Miami, FL
Metal chrome base, teardrop shape glass in white with copper flecks running down the neck. Linen shades and clear glass ball finial. These lamps have been refurbished, so they are in...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 6.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Scavo Corroso Teal Glass Table Lamps
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at a stunning pair of handblown Scavo Corroso Italian Murano glass lamps. These lamps have a bottle shape designed with a small Lucite accent at the top of the neck. ...
Blown Glass
Robert Sonneman Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Adjustable 1960's Robert Sonneman chrome ball table or desk lamp with heavy black cast iron base. The is the rare table size of this lamp. Fine condition.
Iron, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Rare Counter Balance Large Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very unique counter balance floor lamp, 1960s. The balance arm has a chrome globe joint and is adjustable up and down and can rotate, the standing shaft has a ball joint at the groun...
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century floor lamp was designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce in the 1960s, Italy.
Marble, Chrome, Steel
Unavailable
H 64.97 in Dm 10.63 in
H Fillekes Artiforte Large Magnetic Floor lamp with Counterweight, 1960s
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Amazing magnetic floor lamp designed by H Fillekes for Artiforte in Netherlands in 1960's. The round chromed metal ball contains a strong magnet which keeps the long arm at the cent...
Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 7.49 in
1980s ‘Misty’ Torben Jorgensen for Holmegaard Cylindrical Glass Table Lamp
By Torben Jørgensen, Holmegaard
Located in London, England
1980s Danish Holmegaard "Misty" table lamp is a distinguished piece of Scandinavian modernist design, created by the acclaimed Danish artist Torben Jørgensen for the historic Holmega...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 66 in W 22 in D 25 in
Robert Sonneman White Three-Arm Orbiter Floor Lamp with Marble Base, 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original finish on this minimalist mid-century modern classic is reminiscent of Arredoluce’s “Trienniale” floor lamp, with its adjustable globe-shaped metal shades and solid copper c...
Carrara Marble, Metal, Enamel, Chrome, Copper
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 161.42 in D 11.82 in
XL Arc Lamp by Gianni Gamberini & Studio A.R.D.I.T.I for Sormani, Italy 1970
By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Sormani
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very impressive large arc lamp, designed by Gianni Gamberini & Studio A.R.D.I.T.I and manufactured by Sormani in Italy around 1970. Designed in a large arc shape of two thin, tubu...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Lumica Table Lamps in Brass and Glass
By BD Lumica
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of table lamps designed in 1970s by BD Lumica, Spain. Brass and chromed metal structure with black glass ball and three bulbs, shades with new fabric.
Large Bow Lamp in Black and Chrome Lacquered Metal
Located in Brussels, BE
Large bow lamp in black and chrome lacquered metal, large lamp, ball-shaped lamp head on long curved metal tube, head and arms adjustable in height, mounting with clover-shaped fixtu...
Metal, Chrome
Eight-Light Cascading Chandelier in Chrome
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Beautiful 8 tier cascade pendant in chrome. The lamp shows some similarities with models of the Italian brand Reggiani, but is most likely of German origin though. Complete with the ...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Sciolari Chandelier `Futura` 12-Lights, Brass, Chrome and Lucite, 1976 Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
This labyrinth is an outer decoration for what lays inside: 8 brushed chrome tubular lamp holders interconnected by polished chrome arcs.
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Large Pendant Gold Chrome Gold Metal with Extra Large Opal Glass Globe
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-Century Modern metal crome chandelier, pendant or lantern with extra large globe in opal glass, Italy, 1950s or 1960s This beautiful lamp is very large to be a crystal ball an...
Brass
Vitra Star Clock in Chrome & Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life, circa 1950. Every...
Metal
Unavailable
H 93.31 in W 18.12 in D 51.19 in
Rare and Monumental Wall and Sconces Lamp by Ignacio Riera for Llum, 1970s
By LLUM
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and monumental wall and sconces lamp by Ignacio Riera for Llum in 1970s, manufactured in Spain, Barcelona. The llum brand is in fact of Brazilian origin, and from 1970 to develo...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Large "Pagode" Pendant Chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, C. 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
"Pagode" pendant chandelier by Kalmar, Vienna, c. 1960 A large "Pagode" crystal and chromed steel chandelier by Kalmar. The lamp features Kalmar's unique crystal glass design hung i...
Glass
Laurel Chrome Ball Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of chrome lamps by Laurel with a repeating ball pattern on a black base. The pair is complete with their original black shades which have a reflectivity similar to that of the...
Mid-Century Chrome Ball Base Floor Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Mid-Century Classic Chrome Ball Base floor lamp in excellent condition.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chrome Ball Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century chrome bubble floor lamp. Strong and solid with a fun design give it limitless versatility. Rewired. Shaded not included.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Laurel Lamps ca. 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Excellent pair of space age chrome ball table lamps by Laurel, ca. 1960s.
Chrome, Steel
Robert Sonneman Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robert Sonneman mid century stacked chrome ball table lamp This piece measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 32 inches high and weighs 4.3 pounds Excellent vintage condition Each lamp ...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Fully adjustable shade extender has a solid chrome ball finial. No issues. Each lamp weighs a substantial 10#s.
Chrome
Classic Space Age Five Chrome Ball Table Lamp Attributed to Torino
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Space Age five chrome ball table lamp attributed to Torino.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Floor Lamp By Staff 1970's
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A chrome ball floor lamp by Staff 1970's. A wonderful piece straight out of the 1970's. This floor lamp features a chrome metal construction, with a height adjustable ball lamp desig...
Chrome
Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chrome ball table lamps with three lights pointing in different directions and sitting on a matching ball base. The light switch is integrated into the cord.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Half Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair.
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage George Kovacs table lamps. The body of each is in the form of four stacked chrome balls.
Chrome
A Mid Century Pair of Glass and Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of glass and chrome stacked four ball table lamps. The balls are in ascending order. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, stacked chrome ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the lamp are 6" diameter x 35" height an...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern table lamp by Robert Sonneman
Sold
H 50 in W 8 in D 8 in
Petite Mid-Century Chrome Ball Base Floor Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Wilton, CT
A fabulous petite chrome floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman. A heavyweight ball serves as the anchor for this piece making is quite stable. It is designed with dual lamping whi...
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s polished chrome ball lamps. Newly rewired. Each lamp takes one standard bulb. Lampshade or harps or finials not included.
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman.
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Four lights each, will light in various combinations , ie some or all of the bulbs can be light at once, on each lamp. Bright chrome finish, impressive statement especially as a pair.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Brass Stacked Ball Chrome Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare brass stacked ball floor lamp/table designed by George Kovacs circa 1969. Floating 16" glass table top above ball stack. Perfect design for any style decor. (shade not include...
Brass
Mid Century Marble Lamp With Chrome Shade
By Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century marble table lamp with chrome lamp shade.
Marble, Metal, Chrome
20th Century Italian Chrome Ball Floor Lamp, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid-20th century Italian chrome standing lamp with twelve articulated balls gathered together. An unusual piece of 1960's design. Condition In great condition - wear and tear c...
Chrome
Spherical Marble Lamp with Chrome Ball
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Spherical marble table lamp with chrome ball detail attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti.
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Lucite Balls by Laurel Springer Era
By Laurel Lamp Company, Karl Springer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, chrome floor lamp, with a unique Lucite ball design, with the original finial, in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1960s. Manufactured by Laure...
Chrome
Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome and brass table lamp, nice scale and size! Glass frosted shade sits securely on the metal platform, held in place with a set screw. On/off switch bottom of globe.
Brass, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Atomic Ball Chrome Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert Sonneman adjustable chrome floor lamp with three movable arms and shades. Switch on pole and individual shades. Black metal base and black weighted ends to each arm.
Metal, Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.