George Kovacs Chrome Ball Lamp
1960s George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s George Kovacs Stacked chrome ball floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Attr. Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome table lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Four stacked chromed steel balls with a black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Style Chrome Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Mid-Century Space Age Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp - George Kovacs Style
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps Mid Century
By George Kovacs
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic pair of chrome stacked ball table lamps by George Kovacs, 1970s. Minor pitting but hardly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Chrome 4 Stacked Ball Table Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovacs (attr.) Mid Century Modern Chrome 4 Stacked Ball Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century George Kovacs Large Chrome 'Caterpillar' Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century chrome "caterpillar" lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Stacked ball form silhouette
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid Century George Kovacs Style Stacked Ball Orange Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair Mid Century Stacked Ball Caterpillar Orange Lamps in the style of George Kovacs. Lamps are
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome and opal glass table lamps, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This striking pair of 1970s chrome stacked ball lamps, attributed to George Kovacs, showcases a
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Polished mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp with Black Shade, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs adjustable reading floor lamp. Featuring a tubular chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Iron
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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
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Pair of Etched Lucite and Chrome Table Lamps by, George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s pair of etched Lucite panel and chrome table lamps by George Kovacs. Features a geometric
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp by George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovac chrome "stacked ball" table lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs WStyle Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Naples, IT
This lamp attracts attention with its polished chrome base and complementary lampshade design. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of George Kovacs Chrome Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs chrome ball table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice George Kovacs designed lamp with a black shade.
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chrome ball lamps by George Kovacs. Has original wiring, circa 1970s.
Dimensions: 31
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
George Kovacs Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark yellow stacking ball table lamps with chrome bases and shafts topped with bone white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Floor Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern floor lamp comprised of stacked globes or orbs in polished chrome metal. Highly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful graphic stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Each lamp has three black ceramic balls (6
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid Century George Kovacs Chrome 'Caterpillar' Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century chrome "caterpillar" lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Stacked ball form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
are 9" wide. Fully adjustable shade extender has a solid chrome ball finial. No issues. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Op-Pop Mod Yellow Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Op-Pop Mod Yellow Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of 1960s Yellow Stacked Ball Lamps in the Style of George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
These striking lemon-yellow lamps are in a similar style to the stacked ball table lamps designed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century George Kovacs "Caterpillar" Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine pair of the classic 1960s chrome ball lamps designed and manufactured by George Kovacs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century George Kovacs "Caterpillar" Lamp Tables
By George Kovacs
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine pair of the classic 1960s chrome ball table lamps designed and manufactured by George Kovacs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Chrome and Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chrome metal table lamp with a fixed clear and chrome ball to the top surrounded by a chrome
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
1960's Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs adjustable Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Lamp with tubular Chrome stem and arm, White
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron, Metal
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp with Chrome accents. Takes 3 bulbs, could be by Kovacs or Koch and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps Attributed To George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps that are attributed to George Kovacs. There is no label hence
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Large Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large table lamp made of 4 stacked balls in chrome finish from the 1970s, by George Kovacs. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, 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
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Lamps With Glass Ball Shades by George Kovacs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale (32"H) lamps in chrome metal and glass ball shades by George Kovacks.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Koch & Lowy OMI Three-Globe Chrome Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in San Francisco, CA
diameter than those found on similar lamps by Robert Sonneman and George Kovacs. Clear plastic cap on pole
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Culver City, CA
A George Kovacs chrome "stacked ball" table lamp. The lamp is in excellent condition.
32" Height to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Style 5-Tier Chrome Ball Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Littleton, CO
A handsome pair of 5-tier chrome ball lamps in the style of George Kovacs with black cloth shades
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare polished chrome stacked ball floor lamp by George Kovacs. In excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Stellar George Kovacs Chrome Ball Column Table Lamps
By Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic mid century design by George Kovacs, this pair of stacked chrome ball lamps are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Stacking Chrome Ball Table Lamp by George Kovacs Ca. 1970’s
By George Kovacs, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
It is not hyperbole to call this lamp iconic, the stacked chrome ball table lamp has become
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Floor Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1960s Mid-Century Modern floor lamp comprised of stacked globes or orbs in polished chrome metal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Sphere Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A George Kovacs stacked chrome sphere lamp, 1970. Very good condition
George Kovacs stacked chrome
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage chrome stacked ball lamps designed by George Kovacs, circa 1960. An iconic piece
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stacked-Ball Chrome Table Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing orb table lamp designed and manufactured by George Kovacs in the United States circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball ‘Caterpillar’ Lamps in the Style of George Kovacs, a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chrome stacked ball form lamps. Styled after George Kovacs’ “Caterpillar” lamp
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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp by George Kovacs, 1960's
By George Kovacs
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic chrome stacked ball lamp by George Kovacs, 1960's.
Shade not included, 30 inches to top of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Nickel Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and classic stacked ball table lamps in nickel chrome. Mirror finish on chrome, which are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Table Lamps with Gloss Shades, Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
George Kovacs stacked ball lamps in chrome with dramatic tall gloss black paper drum shades. The chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs, Contribution to Art, 1960s Chrome Ball Art Accent Light / NOS
By George Kovacs
Located in St. Louis, MO
George Kovacs' small contribution to art, chrome globe ball adjustable art accent light, new in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Modern Stacked Chrome Ball Desk or Table Lamp Small
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A chic '70s Modern stacked chrome four ball or sphere desk or table lamp attributed to George
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Chrome Eyeball Orbiter Floor Lamps by Sonneman C 1970s
By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
the style of George Kovacs, circa 1970s.
The lamps feature tubular chrome vertical standards, that
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Chrome and Black Eyeball Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970's
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
This interesting desk, or table lamp, features a black block form base that supports a chrome ball
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Chrome and Black Eyeball Floor Lamp c 1960/1970's
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Space Age black and chrome eyeball style floor lamp, featuring black and chrome ball shade, which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stacked Chrome Ball Lamp by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
classic mirror finished polished chrome stacked ball table lamps by George Kovacs. c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs. Good original condition with minimal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Table Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of C.1970 chrome ball table lamps by George Kovacs. Listed price does not include the shades
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s Chrome Stacked Ball Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs, circa 1970s. Classic design in great condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Balls Table Lamps c.1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of stacked chrome ball tables lamps attributed to lighting designer George Kovacs c.1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970'S Pair of Etched Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps By, George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Pair OF Etched Lucite Panel & Chrome Table lamps By George Kovacs. Features a geometric
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome Ball Sculptural Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish chrome ball lamps. Located at ABC Carpet and Home.646-602-3519.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage table lamp in the manner of George Kovacs. Chrome base with black drum shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps by George Kovacs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic mirror finished polished chrome stacked ball table lamps by George Kovacs. c
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Floor Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful chrome floor lamp from Kovacs. Fine expression of quality 1960's American lighting
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
1970s George Kovacs Chrome Ball Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
shades or more classic ones this is a classic Mid-Century Modern 1970s George Kovacs chrome ball lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
lamps designs. Offered is a pair of chrome "stacked ball" lamps with trendy black shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Pau, FR
Impressive pair of stacked chrome ball table lamps with brand new black shades designed by George
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp with Integrated Glass Table
By George Kovacs
Located in Pau, FR
George Kovacs stacked chrome ball floor lamp with integrated glass table and new black / silver
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
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