1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were designed and produced in Florida ...
Steel, Chrome
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Table Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The lamp was made by the Torino Lamp Company part of Atrio Consolidated Industries out of Miami Florida.
Steel, Chrome
$1,680 / set
Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Located in Hanover, MA
Lampshades not included. Produced by Torino Lamp Company, most famous for the robot family and other molecular lamps. 28 inches high to lamping.
Chrome
Mid-Century Green Metal Desk Lamp: A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century metal desk lamp Ministerial lamp A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s green office table lamp.
Metal
Mario Brunetti for Ariele Torino Ceramic Table Lamp N.174, Italy, 1970
By Mario Brunetti, Ariele Torino
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful and exclusive handcrafted ceramic lamp made by Ariele Torino in the 1970s based on a design by Mario Brunetti.
Ceramic
$1,132Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Table Lamp from vi. Bi Ceramic Torino from 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Italian ceramic table lamp, signed: "Vi.Bi Ceramic Torino N. 978", designed by Mario Mesini.
Ceramic
1970s Space Age Chrome Ball Table Lamp W/ Fours Lights, Attributed to Torino
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This lamp is attributed to Torino Measurements: 31" Tall X 10" Wide X 10" Deep United States, 1970
Steel, Chrome
Priamo Floor Lamp by Toni Cordero Artemide Milan/Turin Italy 1990
By Artemide, Toni Cordero
Located in Catania, IT
The "Priamo" floor lamp designed by Italian designer Toni Cordero (1937-2001) for Artemide from the Milano Torino series in 1990. Galvanize steel structure, cast brass base finished ...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Italian Patterned Ceramic Table Lamp with Shade, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A ceramic table lamp from Torino, Italy, dating to the 1990s. The cylindrical body is hand-glazed in a palette of deep oxblood and ink blue, its surface patterned with rhythmic impre...
Ceramic, Fabric
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Bang Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Royal Copenhagen, 1990
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning Danish Mid Century Modern hand blown opaline white glass table lamp with electric blue colorings on the top of the lamp.
Metal
$5,282Sale Price|20% Off
BBPR for Artemide Midcentury Italian “Ro” Floor Lamp 1960s
By Artemide, Studio BBPR
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Bibliography: Repertorio del Design Italiano, pag 104, Giuliana Gramigna, Allemandi Torino Please note that the lamps is original of the period and this shows normal signs of age an...
Metal
Unavailable
H 36.23 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Lamps, Male and Female Robots, Torino Lamps, Chromed Metal, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps, male and female, Torino lamps, circa 1980.
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 21.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern American Chrome Sputnik Table Lamps, Torino Style
Located in Miami, FL
Lamps have that cool retro feel. They remind me a little of Torino lamps and Robert Sonneman.
Chrome
Rare Torino Modernist Chrome Robot Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Adorable chrome robot standing three feet tall takes a large ball bulb in head socket and two smaller ball bulbs in his hands. Articulated arms so you can change his arm configuratio...
Spectacular Chrome Eighteen-Light Molecule Lamp by Torino
Located in San Francisco, CA
An awesome and oversized eighteen-light chrome “molecule” table or floor lamp by Torino. The design—with its chrome tubes, joints, and spheres—is very reminiscent of the iconic Atom...
Chrome
Table Lamps Seminara Torino
Located in Roma, IT
Lampada industriale da tavolo montata su base in legno di castagno perfettamente funzionante, ricablata nella parte elettrica.
Iron
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, USA, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare male robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino Lamp from the collection The Robot Family.
Metal, Chrome
Rare R2 by Torino Lamp Co., Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare R2 by Torino Lamp Co., Italy, 1960s.
Metal
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps, USA 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Spage Age female woman robot lamp by the editor Torino lamps from the collection The Robot Family.
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, 1970s, United States
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern or Space Age robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino lamp from the collection "The Robot Torino Family".
Chrome, Metal
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The lamp was made by the Torino Lamp Company part of Atrio Consolidated Industries out of Miami Florida.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of 70's Italian Lamps by Torino Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 70's Italian lamps manufactured by the famous Torino Lamps, Italy
Brass
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 8.5 in
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot Hanging Lamp or Corner Fixture Retro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot hanging Lamp or corner fixture.
Metal
Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare robot floor lamp by Italian company, Torino lamps. The lamp has a three-way switch on the nose with bulbs on head and each hand.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino of Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a super rare large version of this lamp by Torino Lamps of Italy. Standing over 3 feet tall with articulated arms that extend out 2 feet wide. 3 way "nose" switch with bulb...
Policeman Lamp by Torino Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
By Torino Lamp Co., Italy.
Chrome
Italian Robot Sculpture Chrome Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy, circa 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Space Age Chromed Table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s Unusually shaped 1960-1970 vintage table lamp manufatured by Torino Ltd, Italy, A beautiful example of Space Age design and Italian crafts...
Chrome
Pair of Space Age Chrome Table Lamps by Torino
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of "Space Age" chrome table lamps by Torino, circa 1970's. The lamps features three globe style fixtures, all at different heights, and is adorned with a pair of smoked lucite a...
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
Large Size Torino Chrome Robot
Located in Houston, TX
Torino Chrome Robot in the largest size. Robot is in nice vintage condition with light wear to the metal.
Chrome
Sold
H 42.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Torino Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Corkscrew Table Lamps, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of oversized Torino style Mid-Century Modern Space Age Sputnik table lamps.
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern Chrome Robot Sculpture Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy circa 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
Mario Brunetti for Ariele Torino Ceramic Table Lamp N.174, Italy, 1970
By Ariele Torino, Mario Brunetti
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful and exclusive handcrafted ceramic lamp made by Ariele Torino in the 1970s based on a design by Mario Brunetti.
Ceramic
Striking Pair of Chrome Multi Sphere Space Age Table Tall Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and unique pair of table chrome lamp, circa 1970s, each lamp holds five chrome sphere lamp shades, with dimmer switch in very nice and clean condition chrome its been polished a...
Chrome
1970s Torino Dog Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s chromed steel, glass eyes and Lucite ears dog lamp Edited by Torino.
Chrome
Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Hanover, MA
Italian Robot lamp by Torino in polished chrome. Head and hands light independently via the three way light switch which serves as the nose.
Space Age Chrome Molecule Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five-light, large-scale lamp with bright, mirror-like finish. Shown with 5" globe bulbs, not included. Dimensions include bulbs.
Chrome
A Mid Century Chrome Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Torino chrome lamp in the shape of a robot with movable arms and eyes that light up orange.
Chrome
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