Robert Sonneman "Cathedral" Chrome Table Lamp

Updated August 23, 2026

Robert Sonneman "Cathedral" table lamp showcasing an eye-catching sculptural composition formed by sweeping curved chrome panels arranged around a central light source. Its layered architectural construction allows illumination to reflect across the polished metal surfaces, producing changing patterns of light and shadow. The bold geometric silhouette and gleaming finish reflect the sophisticated modernist design vocabulary for which Sonneman became known during the late 20th century. An exceptional decorative lighting piece with strong visual presence, well suited for Mid-Century Modern, modernist, and contemporary interiors. 32" tall. Approximately 18" x 18". Robert Sonneman (American, b. 1942) is a prominent American lighting designer recognized for transforming functional lighting into sculptural elements of interior design. Beginning his career in the 1960s, Sonneman became known for innovative forms, modern materials, and architectural approaches to illumination, earning an important place in the development of contemporary American lighting design.

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