Lighting
Pair of Italian Postmodern Foldable “Disco” Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle
$1,100.00Pair of diminutive Postmodern “Disco” Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle for JM RMD (ca. 1980s, Italy).
Composed of round black plastic forms whose light functions are activated when the top portions are opened.
Very good, vintage condition with light scuffing to the off-white plastic interior panel and aluminum hood above the socket.
Original Italian sockets, wiring, and plugs (plugs will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Manufacturer’s branding present to the undersides.
Height (compact): 5.5″
Height (opened): 9.5″
L: 5.5″
D: 2.63″
Pair of Large Gabriella Crespi “Fungo” Table Lamps in Brushed Brass and Acrylic
$72,000.00Monumental pair of Gabriella Crespi “Fungo” table lamps in brushed brass and white acrylic (ca. 1970, Italy).
Among the larger examples Crespi designed composed of oversized brass and white acrylic dome shades atop brushed brass trumpet bases with dual sockets.
Large, impressive pieces in very good condition showing patina/light tarnish/subtle peeling to the unpolished brass lining the shade. Bases have been expertly refinished by the trusted metal workers at Empire Metal of New York and retain the seam line seen originally. There was a split in one of the acrylic shades that was previously repaired and is completely concealed by the caps on the exterior top and interior top. It is undetectable with the brass caps in place, does not affect stability/functionality, nor will it worsen over time. (Origins of repair are unknown, but based on the quality of said repair, quite possibly from the factory.) The second to last image shows a merged photo of said repair – the first image shows the interior without the cap covering the repair and the next three illustrate how the exterior top cap fully conceals this split.
The plugs are presently suitable for UK use and work with an adapter. Dimmer switch presently works with incandescent bulbs and only certain (dimmable) LED.
Retains incised signatures to the shade caps and bases.
From the collection of a prominent French collector whose residences across the world have been extensively photographed for numerous publications. The last photograph in the listing show the lamps in his New York City apartment.
(The large lacquered sofa tables by Crespi seen in the images are available separately.)
H: 32″ x Diameter: 23.5″
Shade alone – H: 13″ x Diameter: 23.5″
Height of brushed trumpet base alone: 18″
Height to socket: 25″
Diameter of base: 10.75″
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Column Block-Form Table Lamps
$3,400.00Handsome pair of vintage column/block-form table lamps in walnut with brass stems (ca. 1960s, USA). Organic form with clean lines and exquisite wood grain. (Shades are for demonstration purposes only and are not included.)
Large in scale measuring 7.5″ L x 6.63″ D x H: 22.38″ (walnut column alone)
Socket Height: 29.5″
Finial Height: 37.5″.
Excellent, vintage condition with only a few spots of wear to the walnut and tarnish to the unpolished brass stems, as shown. Rewired with new sockets and pull-string on/off switches.
Pair of Mid-Century Green Blown Cased Glass Table Lamps after Luciano Vistosi
$1,200.00Pair of 1960s blown cased glass table lamps in attractive sea green with painted gray metal hardware and sockets. Likely Italian, if the original plugs are indicative of place of origin. These also reminiscent of glass designs by Italian designer, Luciano Vistosi.
Each lamp is composed of two parts – the bottom portion is a hollow jar, and the sockets are mounted to the top glass piece via brackets.
There is a small fleabite to the rim of the one of the top components that is fully masked when the lamp is assembled, as shown. The line in the glass base is within the glass itself, and is not damage. Additionally, there are minor scuffs to the original gray paint of the brackets and sockets.
Vintage shades have been added and will be included with the lamps, unless requested otherwise.
Newly rewired condition with US compatible plugs.
Dimensions including shades: H: 15.5″ x Diameter: 6.13″
Shade dimensions: H: 5.13″ x Diameter: 6.13″
Height of base below socket: 8.88″
Socket height: 11.5″
Base diameter: 5.75″
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel “Rocket” Table Lamps in Brass
$3,200.00Matched pair of glamorous Mid-Century Modern “Rocket Lamps” by Stiffel in patinated brass (ca. 1960s, USA).
Slightly different lighting capabilities between the lamps (and hence a visual difference that can be concealed by lamp shades) due to a difference in sockets – one lamp features a 3-way triple-socket/switch mechanism, capable of three different illumination settings. The second has a a dual socket/pull string function that only allows each bulb to be turned on individually or both simultaneously. Both retain the Stiffel patented pole switch, which allows one to manually turn on and off the light by pulling down on the stem’s shaft (see video for demonstration).
Unpolished condition with rich patina/tarnish spots. Wiring has been updated.
Shades are for demonstration purposes and are not included. The shades measure H: 12.13″ x Diameter: 14″ (for reference only).
Lamps without shades measure H: 31″ x Diameter: 10″
Pair of Midcentury Candelabra Style Six-Arm Brass Table Lamps
$895.00Pair of circa 1950s USA brass table lamps with a two-tiered arrangement of arms / corresponding candle-like holders (six / lamp). Raised on circular bases, topped with circular finials.
Very good, original condition with patina / light tarnish to the brass.
Measures: H 17.5″ x Diameter 7″ (Diameter base 5″).
Pair of Modernera Cork and Brass Tripod Table Lamps with Fiberglass Shades
$3,200.00Pair of sculptural tables lamps with original fiberglass parchment shades by Modernera (USA, 1950s).
Composed of cantilevered cork orbs supported by tubular brass tripod frames.
Very good, vintage condition with patina/light wear to the unpolished brass and light, subtle peeling to the cork, as shown.
Newly rewired.
Retain the “Moderera” UL labels to the sockets.
Dimensions with shades – H: 31.13″ x Diameter: 11″
Dimensions without shades – H (under socket): 13″ / H (top of socket): 15.75″ / H (top of finial): 22″ x L: 9.25″ x D: 8.75″
Shade alone – H: 18.13″ x Diameter: 11″.
Pair of Oversized Hollywood Regency Carved and Gilded Table Lamps by Marbro
$3,600.00Pair of painted and gilded hardwood table lamps by renowned lighting manufacturer, Marbro, of Los Angeles, CA (circa early 1960s). Large, urn-shape examples with leaf decorative motif throughout. Intricately carved and painted with Dual pull chain light sockets and brass stems / finials. Minor gilt / paint loss, but in overall nice, vintage condition. Both lamps retain the original Marbro labels. Standard lightbulb in the second image is for scale.
Condition Notes: Good. Minor paint / gilt loss.
H: 49.5″ x W: 10.75″ x D: 10″
Pair of Petite Brass and Glass Tripod Bedside / Table Lamps by Oscar Torlasco
$3,600.00Petite bedside/table lamps designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumen Milano (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of deeply sculpted brass curved frames forming a tripod base and a ‘cradle’ top supporting the pale green blown glass shades.
Glass is original, not replaced, as seen in other examples.
Brass has been newly polished and shows only light tarnish/one ding to the back.
One of the shades has an flaw in the glass appearing as deep scratch or crack. It’s an imperfection within the glass itself, difficult to detect, depending on the light. See images for details.
Original Italian sockets, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 8″ x L: 6″ x D: 4.5″
Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps
$900.00This diminutive but substantial pair of teak table lamps features sculptural solid teak bases with rich grain and warm tone. They have been rewired and are ready to use. There is slight difference in height. One of 13.25″ H (to the top of the socket), and the shorter is 13″H.
Diameter: 4″ x H: 13.25″
Pair of Petite Vintage Italian Chamberstick Glass and Brass Bedside Lamps
$900.00Pair of petite chamberstick/oil lamp-style bedside/table lamps (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of sculptural opaline glass shades atop brass handled-bases.
Very good, vintage condition — light wear/tarnish to the brass, and glass tops have somewhat rough rims, and there is one fleck to the bottom of the glass shade, which is fully concealed by the base (see images).
Original Italian sockets, wiring, and plugs (plugs will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 7.75″ x Diameter: 4.5″
Base Diameter: 3.25″
Pair of Sculptural Adjustable Metal and Brass Finish Table Lamps by Laurel
$2,400.00Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lamp Co. enameled-metal and brass-finish table lamps (ca. 1960s, USA). Curved brass-finish metal stem houses domed matte-white metal shade, all supported by circular metal base. Full 360 degree swiveling mobility with tilt function.
Retains the Laurel UL label to shade interior.
Very good, vintage condition with unevenness to the lacquered brass-finish. White enamel paint has been touched up, and wiring is new.
Overall specs reflecting the lowest height (stem): H: 13.75″ x L: 13.25″ x D: 10.25″
Height (lowest reflecting stem alone): 13.75″
Height (highest with shade directed upward): 18″
Shade dimensions: H: 6.25″ x Diameter: 10.25″.