Robert Sonneman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Sonneman Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 17, 2024
Robert Sonneman Mid-Century Modern Style Lamp
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sonneman Mid-Century Modern Style Table Lamp, with three chrome ball shades on adjustable arms atop marble base. 36.5" H x 24" W x 8" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Lighting, MCM, Accent lamp, Interior design, Globe lampshade, Decorative Arts
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 14, 2024
Robert Sonneman (American, B. 1943) Chromed Steel Tube Floor Lamp, Ca. 1970s, H 45.5" L 24"
Est: $150 - $300
Chromed steel tube bent at a 90 degree angle. Sonneman label on the underside. Knob switch. Single bulb.
DuMouchelles
Nov. 12, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN CANTILEVER FLOOR LAMP FOR REPAIR
Est: $50 - $10,000
Missing one lamp fixture and shade, For Kovacs. Textured black aluminum eye-ball shade. Adjustable arm. iron base. Circa 1980's. Dimensions: H 70" x W 17" x D 11.5". Condition: Missing one lamp, Wiring untested. Scuffs and rubs to chrome finish, some discoloration, old adhesive. Stands slightly askew. Great candidate for restoration. Wear consistent with age and use.
Westport Auction
Nov. 12, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN 'MEDUSA' CHROME DESK LAMP
Est: $50 - $10,000
Circa 1980's. Dimensions: Approx. H 18.25" x W 7.75". Condition: Wiring untested. Switch dial missing cap. Minor scuffs and rubs to chrome finish. Wear consistent with age and use.
Westport Auction
Nov. 09, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN THREE-LIGHT TABLE LAMP
Est: $200 - $400
ROBERT SONNEMAN THREE-LIGHT TABLE LAMP American, circa 1970, chrome. Cluster of three lights, each on straight chrome rod form standards with circular ring-form base.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 29, 2024
Koch & Lowy, Ambassador floor lamp
Est: $300 - $500
Koch & Lowy Ambassador floor lamp USA, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel, chrome-plated aluminum, acrylic 61 h x 17 w x 13.5 d in (155 x 43 x 34 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 23, 2024
Robert Sonneman (American b. 1943), Floor Lamp
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sonneman American, b. 1943 Globular Floor Lamp with chrome base and white diffusing plastic globe, foil label at socket.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 23, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943). Ceiling lamp. ca.1970's. Chromed and lacquered metal. With five bulbs.
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943). Ceiling lamp. ca.1970's. Chromed and lacquered metal. With five bulbs. Measurements: 28 x 46 x 46 cm. Ceiling lamp designed by the American Robert Sonneman in the 1970's. The structure is entirely of chromed metal. The structure is entirely of chromed and lacquered metal that gives a peculiar shine to a minimalist design slightly inspired by the space age. Robert Sonneman specialized in avant-garde lamp design. At 19, fresh out of the Navy, Sonneman answered an ad to work at George Kovacs' studio on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where he became the sole employee. "Although my parents were in lighting, they had a traditional perspective, and Kovacs introduced me to modernism," Sonneman once said. "It was 1961, and I was immediately captivated by the movement." While working for Kovacs, Sonneman became captivated by the work of the Bauhaus, and began experimenting with the influential art and design school's ideas of functional simplicity in lighting. In 1967 he opened his own studio. Although Sonneman Design Group manufactured furniture for a brief period, the designer eventually decided to focus on the category that had always fascinated him; the brand became known for its floor lamps, sconces, pendants and chandeliers that feature unconventional treatments of form and balance, often inspired by modern architecture. Sonneman once said of his work, "I saw the lamps I built as lighting machines that glorified industrial aesthetics."
Setdart Auction House
Oct. 17, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN - BANKER'S LAMP
Est: $100 - $200
Lot 160 Robert Sonneman American (XX/XXI) Banker's Lamp brass, glass, plastic 15 1/2 x 17 x 4 1/2 inches Provenance: From the Collection of Robert J. and Mary Beth Cresci
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 05, 2024
Robert Sonneman: Three Arm Floor Lamp
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Sonneman: Three Arm Floor Lamp "Orbiter"; chromed metal, black enameled metal; the arms adjustable
Abell Auction
Oct. 01, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN CANTILEVERED DESK TASK LAMP. POST MODERN STYLE. ALL ADJUSTABLE
Est: $100 - $150
Robert Sonneman Cantilevered Desk Task Lamp. Post Modern Style. All adjustable Dimensions: Height: 29 inches, Width: 32 inches, Depth: 7 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred.
Uniques & Antiques
Oct. 01, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN - CHANDELIER. CITYSCAPE CHANDELIER. LABEL ON MOUNT.
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Sonneman - Chandelier. Cityscape chandelier. Label on mount. Dimensions: Height: 31 inches, Width: 30 inches, Depth: 23 inches. ---
Uniques & Antiques
Oct. 01, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN FLOOR LAMP.
Est: $100 - $150
Robert Sonneman floor lamp. Dimensions: Height: 66.5 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 7 inches. ---
Uniques & Antiques
Sep. 28, 2024
Robert Sonneman Yellow Eyeball Desk Lamp.
Est: $150 - $250
Adjustable cantilever chrome arm with yellow enameled shade and base, 1960’s. Height 21 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN LUCITE & ALUMINUM TABLE LAMP
Est: $50 - $10,000
Lucite and aluminum table lamp. With Sonneman label under aluminum shade. Dimensions: H 18" x W 18" x D 4" Condition: Minor scuffs to lucite, no issues to note.
Westport Auction
Sep. 15, 2024
Robert Sonneman - Table Lamp
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sonneman âEchoes of Viennaâ table lamp All measurements are in inches. Height x Width x Depth
Barton's Auction
Sep. 15, 2024
Robert Sonneman - Torchiere
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Sonneman postmodern halogen floor torchiere All measurements are in inches. Height x Width x Depth
Barton's Auction
Sep. 15, 2024
Robert Sonneman - Cityscape Chandelier
Est: $700 - $900
A vintage, steel 'Cityscape' chandelier by Robert Sonneman. All measurements are in inches. Height x Width x Depth
Barton's Auction
Aug. 25, 2024
Ernest Lowy "Ambassador" Floor Lamp
Est: $100 - $200
Floor lamp, Koch & Lowy, USA, 1970. Chrome plated metal. 10w x 10d x 60h
Main Auction Galleries
Aug. 24, 2024
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Feather Floor Lamp
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sonneman for David Kovacs 'Feather" floor lamp. Thus named for its elegant post-modern design, adjustable arm, ability to swivel a full 360 degrees due to the lack of wiring, giving it a sense of 'floating' on its base. Featured in both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Size (Fully Extended): 9 x 28 x 57 1/2 in. Size (Halfway): 9 x 34 x 39 in. #2272 . The long-time relationship between George Kovacs and Robert Sonneman began in 1963 when Sonneman interviewed for a sales position with Kovacs’ Manhattan-based lighting and gift store. Over the coming decades theirs grew to be one of the most successful creative relationships in the world of design. Kovacs is known for bringing halogen technology to the US, and Sonneman, who became a celebrated architectural and Industrial designer, designed award-winning lamps for the company that made it the go-to source for high quality modern task lighting.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 24, 2024
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Feather Floor Lamp
Est: $300 - $600
Vintage post modern "Feather" counter balance floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs circa 1985. Marked on bottom with label. Two level brightness switch. Bag of extra parts included, instructions for the lamp, an additional weight for the lamp, and an extra bulb. Size All The Way Up: 9 1/2 x 27 x 58 in. Horizontal: 9 1/2 x 37 x 38 1/2 in. Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern design for five decades, and his award-winning designs have become classics of the Modern era. Inspired by modern architecture, applying the functionalist discipline of Bauhaus, Sonneman introduced a modernist aesthetic to lighting in the mid 1960s. George Kovacs has often been called "the father of modern American lighting", and his company has been bringing innovative and poetic products to market for nearly 50 years. Kovacs' life in lighting began after he graduated from college in 1949 and found employment in a lamp store. #2841
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 24, 2024
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lamp
Est: $200 - $400
Circa 1980. "Feather" lamp. This vintage desk lamp features a simple but striking profile, making this a well sought after "Robert Sonneman Design". The thin support column and heavy asymmetrical cylinder base adjusts with complete vertical and 360 degree horizontal movement. Separate on/off switch and high/low switches on the base allow you to customize light levels to your needs. This light features a satin black finish. Size: 4 1/2 x 35 x 7 1/2 in. Horizontal Size: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 26 in. Up Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern design for five decades, and his award-winning designs have become classics of the Modern era. Inspired by modern architecture, applying the functionalist discipline of Bauhaus, Sonneman introduced a modernist aesthetic to lighting in the mid 1960s. George Kovacs has often been called "the father of modern American lighting", and his company has been bringing innovative and poetic products to market for nearly 50 years. Kovacs' life in lighting began after he graduated from college in 1949 and found employment in a lamp store. #2656
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 08, 2024
Robert Sonneman Orbit Floor Lamp
Est: $250 - $350
A Robert Sonneman tilt head orbit floor lamp with marble base and vintage plastic shade Dimensions:57x7x7
Regency Auction House
Aug. 06, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN BLACK AND CHROME BALL SHADE FLOOR LAMP. MODERNIST MID CENTURY LIGHTING.
Est: $200 - $300
ROBERT SONNEMAN Black and Chrome Ball Shade Floor Lamp. Modernist Mid Century Lighting. Dimensions: Height: 64 inches, Width: 18 inches, Depth: 18 inches. --- - - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip August 14. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Aug. 06, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN CANTILEVER DESK TASK LAMP. CHROME LAMP WITH WHITE SHADE, BASE AND TRIM.
Est: $200 - $300
ROBERT SONNEMAN Cantilever Desk Task Lamp. Chrome Lamp with White Shade, Base and Trim. Dimensions: Height: 30 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 29 inches. --- - - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip August 14. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Jul. 25, 2024
Robert Sonneman, Orbiter floor lamp
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Sonneman Orbiter floor lamp Robert Sonneman Associates, Inc. USA, c. 1965 chrome-plated steel, enameled steel 62 h x 50 w x 13.5 d in (157 x 127 x 34 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to stem 'Sonneman'. Provenance: Estate of Fern Simon This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jul. 16, 2024
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Standing Lamp
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Modern Adjustable Standing Lamp, label to underside. 46" H x 12" W x 6.5" D. Provenance: From a 177 75th Street Collection. Keywords: Designer, Modernism, Modernist, Lighting, Floor lamp
Auctions at Showplace
Jul. 01, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943) for Luci Cinisello. Floor lamp P395. ca.1970. Metal.
Est: €1,300 - €1,600
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943) for Luci Cinisello. Floor lamp P395. ca.1970. Metal. Measurements: 140 x 25 x 25 cm. Floor lamp designed by the North American Robert Sonneman for the firm Luci Cinisello of Milan in the 1960s and 1970s. The structure is entirely of metal and responds to the minimalist design characteristic of the author. Robert Sonneman specialized in the design of avant-garde lamps. At 19, fresh out of the Navy, Sonneman answered an ad to work at George Kovacs' studio on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where he became the sole employee. "Although my parents were in lighting, they had a traditional perspective, and Kovacs introduced me to modernism," Sonneman once said. "It was 1961, and I was immediately captivated by the movement." While working for Kovacs, Sonneman became captivated by the work of the Bauhaus, and began experimenting with the influential art and design school's ideas of functional simplicity in lighting. In 1967 he opened his own studio. Although Sonneman Design Group manufactured furniture for a brief period, the designer eventually decided to focus on the category that had always fascinated him; the brand became known for its floor lamps, sconces, pendants and chandeliers that feature unconventional treatments of form and balance, often inspired by modern architecture. Sonneman once said of his work, "I saw the lamps I built as lighting machines that glorified industrial aesthetics."
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 30, 2024
Robert Sonneman - Chandelier
Est: $400 - $600
A vintage 'Cityscape' style chandelier by Robert Sonneman. All measurements are in inches. Height x Width x Depth
Barton's Auction
Jun. 29, 2024
Robert SONNEMAN (1943) pour BOXFORD HOLLAND
Est: €70 - €100
LAMPE de BUREAU modèle "Penta" Métal grainé noir, acier tubulaire, verre incolore H. 38,5 cm - L. 44 cm
OXIO
Jun. 29, 2024
Robert SONNEMAN (1943) pour BOXFORD HOLLAND
Est: €140 - €180
Deux LAMPES de BUREAU modèle "Penta" Métal grainé noir, acier tubulaire, verre incolore H. 38,5 cm - L. 44 cm Etat de neuf
OXIO
Jun. 23, 2024
Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Steel Chandelier
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Steel Chandelier, 20th century, apparently unmarked. 27" H x 15" W x 15" D. Provenance: From a 575 Park Avenue Estate. Keywords: Designer, Hanging lamp, Pendant light, Lighting, Mid-Century Modern, MCM, Brutalist, Brutalism, Fixture, Modernist, Modernism, Geometric
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 19, 2024
Robert Sonneman, Globe table lamps, pair
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Sonneman Globe table lamps, pair USA, c. 1965 patinated aluminum, iridescent colored glass 17 h x 14.5 dia in (43 x 37 cm) Foil manufacturer's label to base of each example 'Sonneman'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 19, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN FOR GEORGE KOVACS FLOOR LAMP
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs metal halogen floor lamp, c.1987, double feather, label to underside
Litchfield Auctions
Jun. 11, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN STYLE CHROME FLOOR LAMP. WATERFALL STYLE ARMS SUPPORT GLASS GLOBE SHADES. DIFFERENT
Est: $150 - $250
Robert Sonneman style Chrome Floor Lamp. Waterfall style arms support glass globe shades. Different light settings. Please see video. Dimensions: Height: 61 inches, Width: 24 inches, Depth: 24 inches. --- - - We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip June 18. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Jun. 08, 2024
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp
Est: $250 - $450
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs modernist chrome adjustable floor lamp, American, 1960s - 1970s. Chrome orb form shade, adjustable canted chrome tube stem attached to a rectangular black iron base. Apparently unlabeled and unmarked. 52.5 x 8 x 11 inches. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Marshall S. and Lois G. Levy, Pittsburgh. Sourced for the couple by architect and designer Herb Seigle.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 04, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN DOUBLE COUNTERBALANCE FLOOR LAMP
Est: $50 - $10,000
Chromed and powder-coated steel. Robert Sonneman for Sonneman Lighting, USA, c. 1970's. Dimensions: H 76.25" x W 14.25" x D 11". Condition: Wiring untested. Wire appears frayed and damaged in places; will likely require rewiring. Some surface soiling, areas of discoloration to steel.
Westport Auction
Jun. 02, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
Est: $200 - $400
Adjustable up to 56" H x 22" long arm, 8" W x 8" D at base.
Rivich Auction
Jun. 02, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN for KOCH & LOWY Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp
Est: $250 - $500
62" H x 18" x 16". Base measures 10.5" x 10.5". Each light is 7" x 4" x 4".
Rivich Auction
May. 31, 2024
Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp. In working condition. Lamp is in excellent vintage condition with signs of wear that are consistent with age and use. Signs of wear include areas of scuffing on chrome. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 31" tall Weight: 13 lbs Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of Block Auction House specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please contact info@blockauctionhouse.com ALL BUYERS: All sales are final and non-negotiable. Full payment of invoice and removal of goods is required within 10 business days of initial invoice. Failure to remove purchased merchandise within the stated pick-up time frame will result in ongoing storage fees of $10 per lot, per day.
Block Auction House
May. 31, 2024
Robert Sonneman Eyeball Table Lamp
Est: $100 - $400
Mid-Century modern eyeball table lamp in the attributed to Robert Sonneman. Chrome and black enameled metal. In good condition with signs of wear that are consistent with age. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 25" x 10" x 10" Weight: 4.8 Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of Block Auction House specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please contact info@blockauctionhouse.com ALL BUYERS: All sales are final and non-negotiable. Full payment of invoice and removal of goods is required within 10 business days of initial invoice. Failure to remove purchased merchandise within the stated pick-up time frame will result in ongoing storage fees of $10 per lot, per day.
Block Auction House
May. 30, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943) for Luci Cinisello. Floor lamp P395. ca.1970. Metal.
Est: €1,300 - €1,600
ROBERT SONNEMAN (USA, 1943) for Luci Cinisello. Floor lamp P395. ca.1970. Metal. Measurements: 140 x 25 x 25 cm. Floor lamp designed by the North American Robert Sonneman for the firm Luci Cinisello of Milan in the 1960s and 1970s. The structure is entirely of metal and responds to the minimalist design characteristic of the author. Robert Sonneman specialized in the design of avant-garde lamps. At 19, fresh out of the Navy, Sonneman answered an ad to work at George Kovacs' studio on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where he became the sole employee. "Although my parents were in lighting, they had a traditional perspective, and Kovacs introduced me to modernism," Sonneman once said. "It was 1961, and I was immediately captivated by the movement." While working for Kovacs, Sonneman became captivated by the work of the Bauhaus, and began experimenting with the influential art and design school's ideas of functional simplicity in lighting. In 1967 he opened his own studio. Although Sonneman Design Group manufactured furniture for a brief period, the designer eventually decided to focus on the category that had always fascinated him; the brand became known for its floor lamps, sconces, pendants and chandeliers that feature unconventional treatments of form and balance, often inspired by modern architecture. Sonneman once said of his work, "I saw the lamps I built as lighting machines that glorified industrial aesthetics."
Setdart Auction House
May. 28, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN DOUBLE COUNTERBALANCE FLOOR LAMP
Est: $500 - $700
Chromed and powder-coated steel. Robert Sonneman for Sonneman Lighting, USA, c. 1970's. Dimensions: H 74" x W 14" x D 11". Condition: Wiring untested. Scuffs, marks of discoloration on base, light wear to finish.
Westport Auction
May. 19, 2024
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Floor Lamps
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Floor Lamps Pair of floor lamps having reticulated heads, shades covered in stitched saddle leather, steel shaft, marble base Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois Category: Modern Design > Lamps & Lighting Estimated Sale Time: 10:02 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: April 26, 2024, 10:37 am
Leonard Auction
May. 18, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN FOR KOCH & LOWY AMBASSADOR FLOOR LAMP
Est: $300 - $600
ROBERT SONNEMAN FOR KOCH & LOWY AMBASSADOR FLOOR LAMP American, early 1970s. Polished chrome floor lamp with three pivoting box light shades, on a square base.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 18, 2024
ROBERT SONNEMAN FOR GEORGE KOVACS EYEBALL FLOOR LAMP
Est: $300 - $500
ROBERT SONNEMAN FOR GEORGE KOVACS EYEBALL FLOOR LAMP American, circa 1970s. Chrome eyeball light fixture, articulating with pivot mechanism on a weighted black cast iron base.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 17, 2024
Robert Sonneman (American, B. 1943) Manufactured by George Kovacs Chrome Orb Table Lamp Ca. 1970
Est: $200 - $400
Molded plastic orb on chrome base. Makers mark on the underside. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. Selma Q. Viella, a prominent Mid Century Design collector, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
DuMouchelles
May. 17, 2024
Robert Sonneman (American, B. 1943) Manufactured by George Kovacs Brass Orb Table Lamp Ca. 1970, H 32" Dia. 15"
Est: $300 - $500
Cylindrical brass base with riveted construction (H 18", Dia. 10"), molded plastic globe. Underwriters Laboratories label on the underside marked Kovacs. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. Selma Q. Viella, a prominent Mid Century Design collector, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
DuMouchelles

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