1970s German Explosion Proof Wall Light Cast Brass, Glass Shade & Rotary Switch
By Wiska, Centurion
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured, circa 1975 made by Wiska and Centurion who are manufacturers of Ex. (explosion proof) rated fixtures, the lamp comes...
Brass, Bronze
1970s German Cast Brass Explosion Proof Wall Light Glass Shade and Rotary Switch
By Wiska, Centurion
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial solid cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured circa 1975 by Wiska and Centurion who are manufacturers of Ex. (explosion proof) rated fixtures....
Brass, Bronze
Monumental Curtis Jere Crane Light Sculpture, signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Original wiring with rotary switch with 2 light settings. Signed "C.Jere 1977" The American company, Curtis Jere was founded in 1963 by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels.
Metal
Branch Detail Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Lamp with Black Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pierced blanc de chine lamp on black base with new custom black lampshade. A rotary on-off switch. Adds light and sophistication to any room, desk or side table Measures:...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Italian Naskaloris Task Lamp by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte
Located in Hamburg, DE
- Naskaloris architect lamp by the Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte - Design is unspeakably functional - The Naskaloris and Luxo L-1 are very similar but the material of the Naska...
Metal
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H 23.88 in W 4 in D 10 in
Antique Drop-Light Sconces with Oak Plaque Arrow Porcelain Rotary Switches, Pair
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Arrow porcelain On/Off rotary switch is Made in the U.S.A.
Metal
Curtis Jere Illuminated Kinetic Floor Lamp in Chrome and Brass
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Astoria, NY
Wiring and socket to US standard, requires a single bulb; includes rotary on-off light switch to cord. Very good condition, consistent with age and use.
Brass, Chrome
Black German Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by LBL, 1950s
By LBL
Located in Kojetice, CZ
The original socket requires standard E27 / E26 light bulbs. The rotary switch is situated directly on the lampshade.
Iron
Mid-20th Century Wrought Iron Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
It is refurbished with new hardware, including double sockets that can be turned on with metal pull strings. There's also a rotary cord switch to conveniently light both bulbs.
Wrought Iron
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