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“I Numerati Soffiato” Red Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp composed of two hand blown opaque “mushroom” globes (one in white and one in red) joined by a central chromed-steel tube. Unique and early red version, (circa 1960s, Italy). Single button floor switch.
Chrome has been newly re-plated; glass is in very nice, original condition. Will be presented in newly rewired condition.
Height: 47.5″
Diameter: 16″
“Lytegem” Task Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Circa 1960s Lightolier “Lytegem” articulating task lamp designed by Michael Lax. Features a telescoping chrome stem and swiveling “eyeball” shade in original orange-red paint. Supported by a black metal cube base with on/off switch.
Height can be adjusted from 6″ to 17″.
Minor scuff to the base and one impression / light scuffs to the shade, as shown.
2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 6ʺL
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.
1950s ‘Sight Light’ by M. G. Wheeler
This saucer lamp, known as a ‘Sight Light’ was designed and manufactured by M.G. Wheeler of Connecticut in the 1950s. The metal lamp and base are pewter grey offset by brass accents (namely a brass swing arm which allows for 360 degree adjustability). There is minimal paint loss and tarnish to the brass, but overall, the lamp is in good, vintage shape.
24.75ʺW × 14ʺD × 14.5ʺL
1950s Austrian Brass ‘Lily’ Table Lamp Attributed to J.T. Kalmar
$2,200.00Mid-20th century table lamp composed of a pale-yellow, oversized shade (resembling a lily petal) with an interior black metal socket and tubular brass base / brass hardware. Simple, yet stunning piece attributed to J.T. Kalmar of Austria.
Painted metal components (both interior socket and exterior shade) are in original condition; brass has been polished. Nice, vintage shape with minor paint loss to the shade (mostly in the back) and small spots of paint loss to the socket.
On / off switch has been added, and the lamp has been fully rewired.
Shade dimensions: Depth 12″ x length 10″
Base dimensions: Depth: 9″ x length 7.3″.
H: 15.75″ x W: 10″ x D: 12″
1950s Stiffel Brass and Metal Three-Fixture Floor Lamp
1950s Stiffel three-fixture adjustable floor lamp composed of a brass and painted metal tubular stem and three painted / perforated metal shades on a round base. Three illumination settings. Shades are fully adjustable; height is not. Excellent, vintage condition with only minor white paint loss to stem (as pictured). Newly rewired and ready for use.
D: 10″ x W: 18″ x H: 68.25″
Condition Notes: Excellent. minor paint loss to stem.
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″.