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Kobis And Lorence

1950 Kobis and Lorence Reflector Hanging ceiling Lamp
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic french made three arm reflector light by Kobis/ lorence . This ceiling pendant has been
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Kobis & Lorence Chandelier
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s French chandelier by Kobis et Lorence in the form of a bouquet of flowers with six curved
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
H 74.41 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Kobis & Lorence Three Arm Wall Lamp
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Hanover, MA
by M. Kobis & R. Lorence, France 1953. ref: Mobilier et Decoration 1953 No. 8 juillet - aout
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of 1950s French Double Lollipop Sconces by Kobis et Lorence
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Hanover, MA
easily be changed. Designed by Kobis & Lorens.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Kobis & Lorence, Rare Set of Six Movie Theater Wall Lights, circa 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Kobis & Lorence, rare set of six movie theater wall lights in lacquered metal, circa 1950. Fully
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Sexy Midcentury French Sconces Design by Kobis Lorence
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1950s sconces design by Kobis Lorence.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Paris in 1950, Jacques Biny designed very avant-garde lights. First published by Omnialux, then by Kobis
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
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H 18.51 in W 6.5 in D 11.82 in
French 1950s Googie Atomic Chandelier
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens, M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Hanover, MA
enamel. In the style of Kobis et Lorence.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

French 1950's Multi-Arm Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 1950's Brass Chandelier with Yellow Glass Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
, Pierre Guariche and Kobis Lorence, each of whom created very similar designs.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of French 1950s Sputnik Sconces from Casino de Paris, r. Clichy
Located in Hanover, MA
. Attributed to Kobis et Lorence. Rewired. Each socket takes a candelabra sized screw cap bulb up to 60 watts
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Cut Steel, Brass

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Similar to the Diabolo by Pierre Guariche this original French 1950's articulating wall light has its original green enameled reflector and is rewired.
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Kobis and Lorence Midcentury Glass and Metal Flowers Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Floor lamp with three shades resembling flowers. Two trays at the bottom.  
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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

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M. Kobis and R. Lorence Very rare Set of six 1950 show sconces
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
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Gold-Plated Starburst Ceiling Fixture by Kobis Lorens
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Large "Leaf" Sconces
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of Large "Leaf" Sconces
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Kobis and Lorence Reflector Hanging Lamp, France, circa 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Kobis and Lorence reflector hanging lamp, circa 1950, France. Three arms, three perforated
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Outstanding Pair of Planter Sconces by Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of 'Ciel Etoile' Sconces by Kobis et Lorence 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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French Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Table Lamp by Kobis & Lorence, 1950s
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Kobis and Laurance Chandelier Lamp, 1950s, Lacquered Metal, French
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
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Rare Flush Mount by Kobis & Lorens
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens
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Kobis et Lorence, Pair of Double Perforated Metal Sconces, France, 1950
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Catonvielle, FR
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Kobis et Lorence, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, France, 1953
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Catonvielle, FR
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Rare Jacques Biny Perforated Metal Wall Sconce
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
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1950's French Modernist Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
cone mounded to enameled perforated steel in brass banded frame. Attributed to Kobis et Lorence.
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1950's French Modernist Sconce
1950's French Modernist Sconce
H 10 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Kobis Lorens ceiling fixture
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Newburgh, NY
A Kobis Lorens ceiling fixture, made of brass and glass, the outer shade is velum with a brass trim
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Kobis And Lorence For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kobis and lorence for your home. Each kobis and lorence for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. There are many kinds of the kobis and lorence you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kobis and lorence bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kobis and lorence that is appealing in its simplicity, but M. Kobis & R. Lorence and M. Kobis and R. Lorens produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kobis And Lorence?

A kobis and lorence can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,023, while the lowest priced sells for $2,600 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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