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Contemporary Studio Craft Walnut and Neon Touch “BuraBura – Art” Lamp
$2,400.00Contemporary 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.
The longest of the BuraBura lamps showcasing a deeply sculpted, elongated neon tube, this example is named “Art” after paranormal “Coast to Coast” talkshow host, Art Bell.
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.
Measures: L 16″ x H 7.75″ x D 4.5″.
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″.
Contemporary Studio Craft Walnut and Neon Touch “BuraBura – Octavius” 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, “Ocativius” is named for an 18th century ghost ship discovered with the captain’s body found frozen at his desk, still holding his pen.
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 8″ x H 9.75″ x D 4.5″.
Contemporary Studio Craft Walnut and Neon Touch “BuraBura – Otto” 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.
The smallest of the BuraBura lamps, this example is named “Otto” after James Otto Hahs, the inventor of the coin operated kiddie ride.
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.
Measures: L 7.25″ x H 9″ x D 3.5″.
Danish Chrome and Metal Adjustable Table Lamp
$1,400.00Beautifully designed, yet practical Danish table / task lamp composed of a chromed-metal stem / partial shade and a circular, black painted metal base and shade. Features a black metal clasp at the bottom to hold the cord in place along with a black metal and chrome sliding branch on the central stem that has been fitted with a ball joint to adjust the shade (an uncommon feature most associated with Maria Pergay’s design for Uginox; however, this lamp is unattributed).
Height is adjustable from 27.75″ (stem height) to 33.5″ (with the shade moved to the top of the stem and fully rotated upward).
Shade measurements: length: 11.1″ x diameter: 5.5″ Base diameter: 8″.
Overall dimensions — H: 33.5″ x W: 14″ x D: 12.5″
Condition: Excellent. Restored condition; only a slight indentation to the base, as pictured. Otherwise, flawless.
Danish Crocheted Lamp on Teak Base in Orange
$1,600.00
Dutch Chrome and Painted Gray Metal Task Lamp with Oversized Shade by Hala
$650.00Hala (Zeist, Netherlands) adjustable task lamp in painted steel gray metal with chrome stem, circa 1960s. Features a large, flared, fully-adjustable shade with an articulating stem, which can be lowered / raised, accordingly. Good vintage shape, with scuffs to the painted metal base and shade. Will be presented newly rewired (US).
Manufacturer’s brand “Hala” present to the back of the shade.
Height can be adjusted from: 8.5″ to 27.5″
Length can be adjusted from: 12″ to 26.5″
Shade measures: H 6.5″ x L 9″ x D 9.5″
Base diameter 7.75″
(Listed specs reflect lamp positioned as shown in the third image.)
Measures: H 19.75″ x L 16.5″ x D 7.75″.
Early Opal Glass ‘Satellite’ Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen
$800.00
Fornasetti “Fondale Marino” Table Lamp Produced by Antonangeli
$650.00Barnaba Fornasetti, son of Piero Fornasetti, “Fondale Marino” (Seabed) table lamp from the La Follia series for Antonangeli (ca 1990s, Italy). Composed of a flat plastic sheet photostatic printed with an iconic design by Barnaba’s father, Piero Fornasetti, assembled by folding the sheet into a cylindrical form and inserting two tabs into their corresponding inserts. The socket fits directly into an opening in the plastic sheet and its fitting is screwed into place on the inside of the shade allowing the light to diffuse out of the open top (lamp is hollow with no base or top). Ingenious, but resourceful design producing a warm glow enhanced by the vibrant colors of the print, while using very modest materials.
Measures: H: 13″ x L: 4.5″ x D: 6.13″ (plug adds an extra 1.5″ to the depth)
Excellent, vintage condition (never used, but may show slight shelf wear from storage).
The plug has been changed for USA functionality.
Branded with Fornasetti and Antonangeli’s pictograms.
French Moderne Chrome “Barbell” Pivoting Table Lamp by Pierre Cardin
$2,600.00Pierre Cardin ‘barbell’ pivoting chrome table lamp (ca. 1960s, France). Similar to a version by John Mascheroni for Kovacs lamp with slight design and material disparities.
The on/off operation is controlled internally by a mercury switch, which allows one to illuminate the lamp by tilting it downward. When the lamp is in the upright position, it is off. It rests upon an acrylic base and is an extraordinary example of innovative form and function.
Very good, vintage condition with minor, light scuffs to the chrome and acrylic, as shown.
Measures: In a fully upright position (off): Height: 21.25″ / 20″ (discounting the base) x Diameter: 5″
Angled (on): H: 18″ x L: 14.75″ x D: 5″
Base: Height: 1.75″ x Diameter: 4″
Source: Tajan Design and Architecture Auction Paris Jeudi 6 Juin 2013 – Lot 78 (Artist Confirmed the Attribution of this Work).
Harris Strong Walnut, Brass and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp
$1,800.00Uncommon Harris strong three-socket table lamp composed of polished brass trim, inset walnut front and back panels, and applied ceramic tiles (different composition on front and back). Very minor wear to the brass trim; tiles are perfect. There is paint loss to the socket receptacle, which is masked by the shade. Includes vintage shade, not original to the lamp.
Measures: Height to top of socket 28.25″ Height to top of finial 41.25″ Base measures: L 8.1″ x D: 4.25″ Shade diameter 16″.
Italian Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
$5,600.00Italian floor lamp composed of dual shade (interior white and exterior light plum acrylic shade) mounted to a nickel plated steel rod on an enameled steel base. Shade height adjustability via a ‘push-button’ mechanism, allowing the shade to be raised or lowered effortlessly along the full length of the stem. Often attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, but unmarked.
Nice patina to the stem / base and minor wear commensurate with age, but in overall excellent, original condition.
Sources: Gino Sarfatti, Diegoni, pg. 67 illustrates related form Wright Important Design Auction 6/02/2009: Lot 310.
H: 72″ x Diameter: 17″ x Base diameter: 11″