Space Age Brushed Steel Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp C 1950/1960's

Description

Chic Space Age design George Kovacs eyeball floor lamp in brushed steel finish. The lamp features a tilting ball top shade, and accepts a standard size screw in bulb. This example is in very good, clean, original and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Specifically inconsequential rust spots on the base, please see images. Perfect reading, task or spotlight - stylish, well constructed, still cool and relevant to todays interior spaces.
Base 6" Dia. x Ball Shade 6" Dia x Total H 45.5"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing light cosmetic wear to finish, specifically inconsequential rust spots to finish on base, please see description and images.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Brand: Kovacs; Designer: George Kovacs

Materials & Techniques:
Steel

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing light cosmetic wear to finish, specifically inconsequential rust spots to finish on base, please see description and images.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

45.5 x 6 x 6 in

Space Age Brushed Steel Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp C 1950/1960's

Lot 1273

Estimate $600-$1,800

Jul 26, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT

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$420

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