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George Kovacs Duck Lamp

Whimsical "Duck" Lamp by George Kovacs
Whimsical "Duck" Lamp by George Kovacs

Whimsical "Duck" Lamp by George Kovacs

By George Kovacs

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual, prototype "Duck" lamp by George Kovacs, the lighting designer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

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Kovacs Style Ceramic Duck Head Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Kovacs Style Ceramic Duck Head Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Kovacs Style Ceramic Duck Head Gooseneck Desk Lamp

By George Kovacs

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Great whimsical desk lamp in the manner of George Kovacs. Ceramic Duck head on a gooseneck stem.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

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