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1930s Articulating Floor or Table Lamp by O.C. White
$950.00Task lamp designed by O.C. White (circa 1930s) composed of a steel arm, stem, and base with a painted shade. Unique size (height of the stem is 31.75″) suitable for floor or table use. Includes the original knobbed knuckle adjuster, which allows the arm to adjust along the stem. The shade is additionally adjustable in all directions. Distressed condition with heavy patina / paint loss.
Height can adjust from 31.75″ (stem alone) to 48″
Length can adjust from 16.5″ to 24″
Base Diameter: 16.5″
1930s Bauhaus Table Lamp by Jacobus
Desk / table lamp by Jacobus of Germany featuring a porcelain enamel shade and painted metal base / stepped foot, circa 1930. Highly functional with an articulated stem and fully adjustable shade.
Original paint shows heavy wear (dents, scratches, and blemishes throughout, as shown). Remains a practical, stylish piece in original condition. Will be presented newly wired (US).
Signed ‘Jacobus’ on the bottom.
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 9″ to 21.25″
Diameter of the shade is 5.5″
When fully extended out, the length can go to 19.25″
1930s Bauhaus Table Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
Desk / table lamp featuring a porcelain enamel shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s. Features a fully adjustable shade.
Shade shows few dents / scratches; base shows impressions / spots of paint loss. Visibly repainted at one point there is some unevenness to the finish.
Remains a practical, stylish piece in fair condition. Will be presented newly wired (US).
Measures:
Height can be adjusted from 17″ to 18.25″ when the shade is positioned fully upward
Diameter of the shade is 6.5″
Diameter of the base is 6.75″
1930s Distressed Bauhaus Table Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
Desk/table lamp featuring an enameled metal shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s. Features an adjustable shade and stem.
Naturally distressed condition showing paint marks, dents, and scratches. Visibly repainted at one point. Remains a practical, stylish piece in fair condition. Will be presented newly wired (US).
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 12.5″ to 23″ when the shade is positioned fully upward
Length can extend from 6.75″ to 16.5″ when the stem is fully extended down
Diameter of the base is 6.75″
1930s Swiss ‘Quick 1500’ Adjustable Table Light by Alfred Müller
$950.00‘Quick 1500’ lamp designed by Alfred Müller for Belmag, Zürich composed of an off-white enameled-metal shade and base with chromed-metal arm, circa 1935. Ingenious, sleek design, marrying both form and function with multiple adjustability options: the arm swivels, as does the shade, and the arm height can be adjusted. Original condition including socket and ‘on / off’ pull chain: there are spots of paint loss to both shade and base, as shown, largely to the edges. An important Swiss design in original condition with wear consistent with age and history.
Plug will be changed in advance for US use.
Measures: Height can roughly be extended from 18″ – 22″
Length can be extended from 15.5″ – 24″
Diameter of shade 13″
Diameter of base 7.75″
Listed specs reflect the lamp on the lowest and longest adjustments.
1960s Per Iversen for Louis Poulsen Floor Lamp
$1,200.00An early example (circa 1967, Denmark) of Per Iversen’s ‘Combi’ Lamp for Louis Poulsen (model #28917). Composed of an all original black painted-metal stem, top cap, and base with restored shade in off-white painted-metal (color matched to the original). Very nice, vintage condition with only minor wear.
Retains ‘Louis Poulsen & Co. Made in Denmark’ label.
Measures: Shade diameter 14″
Base diameter 10″
Height 50.5″.
1970s American Studio Craft Blown Glass Lamp by Richard Harkness
$650.00Studio glass lamp with original shade made by renowned glass blower, Richard Harkness (New Hampshire, USA, circa 1970s). Harkness’s work can be seen in a number of prestigious galleries and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Additionally, he was formerly a professor of glassblowing at Haystack Mountain School of Arts.
Harkness’s lamps are scarcely seen. This particular ‘orb’ art glass lamp features a bubble motif throughout. The teal color at the top fades into a pale blue / almost clear glass finish creating a nice contrast. The original shade is present, but shows some unraveling / loss to the weave at the top, as shown. The glass is free of defects, chips, cracks.
Artist’s etched signature present on the underside.
We have a separate blown glass lamp by Harkness pictured here but listed separately.
Measures: Height glass base only 8″
Height to top of socket 11.25″
Height to top of finial 18.25″
Diameter of base 7″
Diameter of shade 10.1″.
1970s Aqua Tone ‘Lily Pad’ Art Glass Lamp by Richard Harkness
$850.00Studio glass lamp with original shade made by renowned glass blower, Richard Harkness (New Hampshire, USA, circa 1970s). Harkness’s work can be seen in a number of prestigious galleries and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Additionally, he was formerly a professor of glassblowing at Haystack Mountain School of Arts.
Harkness’s lamps are scarcely seen. This particular art glass lamp in the ‘lily pad’ pattern features a dense swirl motif throughout. The aqua-tone blown glass finial and floral shade are both original to the piece. The glass shows age-expected wear but is free of chips and cracks.
Artist’s etched signature present on the underside.
Measures: Height glass base only 8″
Height to top of socket 13″
Height to top of finial 20.75″
Diameter of base 9.5″
Diameter of shade 14.25″.
1970s Lucite and Chrome Desk Lamp by Peter Hamburger for Kovacs
Striking table lamp designed in the 1970s by Peter Hamburger for George Kovacs as part of his “Crylicord” collection. Features a curved tubular Lucite stem with chrome shade and hardware with a chromed-steel counterweight base. Retains the original porcelain double socket with the Kovacs label; wiring will be presented as new.
There are some scratches / unevenness to the chrome on the back of the shade. The front has a rough bottom left corner and light wear (scuffs / spots of light pitting). Overall, in good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age / use.
H 13.5″ x W 14″ x D 12″
1970s Three Fixture Chrome Floor Lamp with Lucite Prisms
$2,600.00Unusual circa 1970s, USA floor lamp featuring three chrome rods supporting cylindrical chrome fixtures with lucite prism inserts. Each prism has a blue disc affixed to the base, which reflects a blue light at certain angles. The fixtures have 360 degree adjustability / swivel to redirect light, accordingly.
The fixtures themselves have been re-chromed; the circular base shows light pitting / scuffing.
Fixtures each measures 1.75″ diameter x 15.5″ height
Overall dimension:
Height 69.25″ x diameter 10.75″.
American Modern Brass Three-Fixture Table Lamp
This 1960s Mid-Century Modern solid brass table lamp has three fixtures in an ascending semi-circular formation (shortest to tallest). There are ‘pin-prick’ perforations in the brass fixtures (reminiscent of Paavo Tynell’s work).
Much of the wear was eradicated through polishing / buffing, but light patina to the brass, along with general wear from age, remains. Overall, the piece is in nice, vintage condition. Newly rewired and ready to use.
H: 15.25″ x Diameter: 7.3ʺ
American Modern Ceramic Shell Table Lamp
This whimsical, yet stylish table ‘shell’ ceramic table lamp boasts rich texture. The crude, white crackle-glaze is contrasted with high-gloss earth tone colors. Newly rewired and ready for use.
H: 18.9″ x W: 15.25″ x D: 6.75″
Art Deco Blue and White Striped Glass Table Lamp
Circa late 1930s – early 1940s boudoir / table lamp featuring a cylindrical, glass shade atop a reeded and winged base, all in a blue and white striped pattern. Includes original nickel finial. What appears to be a spot of loss to the base is actually a small opening for the cord. There are no breaks / losses; only minor fading of the blue, typical for its age.
The overall height is: 14″
The shade diameter is: 7.5″
The height of the base alone is: 6.5″
The height to the top of the socket is: 9″
The diameter of the base is: 4.75″
Bauhaus-Style 1940s Adjustable Table Lamp Attributed to Philips
Table lamp composed of an adjustable enameled-metal shade and base with a dual chromed-metal stem, circa late 1940s-early 1950s. Retains the original green enamel paint. Brass medallion engraved ‘P 116’ affixed to one of the stems.
Light scuffs / scratches to the shade and base and paint loss to the shade’s interior. There is also a small dent to the base. However, the piece remains in nice, original condition with wear consistent with age / use.
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 13.75″ – 20″
Base diameter 8.5″
Shade diameter 11.75″
Brass Pharmacy Lamp by Koch & Lowy
This minimal, yet versatile brass pharmacy floor lamp from Koch and Lowy is composed of an adjustable and swiveling shade. Additionally, the height can be adjusted. There is wear to the base, but the lamp has been polished and otherwise shows minimal wear. Measures: Highest 46.75″ Lowest 42″.
W: 16.75″ x D: 17.5″ x H: 46.75″
Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Vintage Paul Mayen for Habitat reading/floor lamp composed of a cylindrical brushed-aluminum shade mounted to a chrome shaft on a round painted steel base. Fixture features three options for adjustment including the fixture itself from left to right while the lamp arm also moves left to right as well as a near 360 degree swivel allowing overall adjustability. The push button on/off switch is nicely concealed on the top of the fixture. The beige textured paint on the circular base shows minor loss. There is also minor wear to the aluminum shade (two small impressions in the aluminum). In otherwise excellent, vintage condition.
H: 54.25″ x W: 9″ x D: 11.25″
Carlo Nason for Mazzega “I Numerati Soffiato” Murano Glass Floor Lamp
Italy Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp composed of two hand-blown opaque white “mushroom” globes joined by a central chromed-steel tube, circa 1970s. Dual floor switch allows for full or partial illumination, as shown.
Very nice, original condition with light wear consistent with age / use. Chrome has been polished.
H: 47.5″
Diameter: 16″
Contemporary Studio Craft Walnut and Neon Touch “BuraBura – Karin” Lamp
$2,200.00Contemporary capacitive touch sensor lamp by neon artist / lamp designer, Ryan Mulkey. From the “BuraBura” series, referencing a possessed lantern from Japanese Yokai folklore. Each lamp from the series is composed of a molded neon light source supported by a solid walnut ‘orb’ base. Only the finest materials are employed to create this small, but impressive conversational piece.
This example, boasting a unique ring pattern of lighter shades in her black walnut body, is named “Karin” after the concept concept car, the Citroën Karin from the 1980 Paris Motor Show.
Functionally, the lamp turns on and off with a light touch and fades 4 levels with a prolonged touch. Includes a 12v transformer with a braided fabric cord and a plug that resembles a miniature instrument cable connector.
The glass (blown in Italy) is fairly fragile, and the lamp should only be handled by lifting / adjusting the base alone. In addition, this is a neon tube using high voltage with emits an electric field. It is advisable to keep hard drives, small electronics, etc., at minimum 5″ away from the tube.
Size: L 9″ x H 9.75″ x D 4.5″.