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Pair Mid Century Modern Swag Lamps! Iconic 1950s Gino Sarfatti for Raymor! Gold
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Magnificent!
Pair Italian Metal
Pendant/Swag Lamps
for Raymor
Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
These are the quintessential, mid century modern Italian swag lamps! Beautiful in their simplicity and elegance, perforated metal acts as a screen for a single bulb. 12 feet of chain allow each lamp to be hung decoratively and inline turn switches turn on/off each lamp.
These look so elegant in every decor! For the uninitiated they simply look as contemporary as lighting furnishings of today, but for the decorator or collector they will immediately recognize the vintage treasures illuminating your living spaces!
These swag lamps are in very good vintage condition with only light age appropriate wear. Both were designed to use standard base bulbs. Now, there are a plethora of long or decorative bulbs that can be used in these fantastic fifties fixtures!
These extremely rare and coveted lamps are a must have addition for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West Palm beach estate!
- Creator:Raymor (Retailer)
- Attributed to:Gino Sarfatti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v
- Lampshade:Included
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Enameled
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Lamps re-enameled at some point. 12 feet of chain is attached to each pendant lamp.
- Seller Location:Peoria, AZ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9080239565892
Raymor
Few had their finger on the pulse of American furniture like importer and distributor Raymor. Founder Irving Richards first had his eyes opened to the world of furniture while attending the 1928 Salon d’Automne art and design fair in Paris. He joined Lightolier two years later and developed its business relationships, including with designer Russel Wright.
Wright and Richards met in 1935 and Russel Wright, Inc. was formed in 1936. Its American Modern ceramic tableware, produced under the name Wright Accessories in 1938, was a notably lucrative collaboration. Following the early success of American Modern, Richards obtained the majority share of Wright Accessories and changed its name to Raymor Mfg Division Inc. in 1941.
By 1952, the exclusivity over American Modern had ended (the line was initially produced by Wright Associates and later manufactured by Steubenville for two decades). To keep up with American markets, Raymor worked with prominent designers such as George Nelson, Ray and Charles Eames, and Hans J. Wegner.
The company’s imports expanded to Denmark, which contributed to the rise of Scandinavian modern designs in the American market. Throughout the 1950s, Richards established relationships with factories in Scandinavia, Italy and Germany, as well as with the influential tastemaker and importer Charles Stendig.
The furniture company Simmons bought Raymor in 1963 and changed its name to Raymor Richards, Morgenthau Inc. in 1969. During that time, Raymor’s Omnibus range of Scandinavian-style wall units became widely popular, along with Italian glass and pottery like Bitossi ceramics designed by Aldo Londi and Bagni ceramics by Alvino Bagni.
Shifting styles coupled with rising competition, and the departure of Richards from the company, ended Raymor. By the late 1970s, Raymor faced a wave of international factories able to produce similar products of lesser quality for a lower cost. Buyers were eager to frequently change their interior styles, limiting the need for high-end, durable furniture, which Raymor had been importing.
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