In the early 20th century, a Chicago artist named Frederick Cooper found himself captivated by home lighting and electric lamps, which were only common in approximately half of American households during the mid-1920s. Cooper, whose primary media were sculpture and painting, began to design stately, modern table lamps that mirrored the grandeur of the burgeoning architecture in the Windy City.
Cooper accrued some notoriety as a forward-looking lamp designer who combined materials like brass, ceramics, glass and wood to create exquisitely crafted lamps, particularly at a time when the striking chrome finishes and sharp geometric angles of Art Deco lighting had become immensely popular.
The Frederick Cooper Lamp Company was eventually sold to Benjamin Markle and Russian immigrant Leo Gershanov. Under their stewardship after the Second World War, the manufacturer flourished in Chicago and the local lighting artisans at Stiffel gained a formidable competitor. The timing was particularly ripe — the demand for table lamps to furnish new houses exploded, and the company built on Cooper’s artistic reputation and his signature styles.
Lighting designers at Frederick Cooper innovated in the years that followed, integrating alluring materials like glazed ceramics, painted porcelain, marble and jade. Apart from the classic Art Deco designs that defined the studio’s work in its early days, the company’s craftsmen experimented with Asian-inspired designs and produced floor lamps, wall lights, modernist chandeliers and other fixtures in varying furniture styles such as Neoclassical, Hollywood Regency and Empire.
Now owned by Wildwood, the Frederick Cooper Lamp Company has collaborated with many high-profile designers such as Larry Laslo, Mario Buatta and others on a range of lighting projects.
Find an extraordinary collection of Frederick Cooper floor lamps, table lamps and other fixtures on 1stDibs.
$1,200 / set
Pr. Art Deco Busts by Kupur Aka Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Art Deco busts by the artist formerly known as Kupur , aka Frederick Cooper. These are an example of his earlier work, before he focused on making lighting, primaril...
Composition
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MCM Brass & Wood Angel Fish Sculpture by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM large brass and light wood angel fish sculpture by Frederick Cooper, circa 1970s. The piece sits on a brass pole on a wood base and is in good vintage condition; it measu...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...
Marble
European Art Deco Portrait Bust of a Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
European Art Deco Portrait Bust of a Lady signed Lower Right 'Witter' Signed 'Witter' Possibly Belgian Artist Sculptor J.Witter A fine example of art deco sculpture, showing artistic influences of the Wiener Werkstätte and Paul Manship. Of typical form, the cast bronze mask/ bust retains the orignal rich patina, mounted on fine square marble pedestal base...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mannequin Heads / Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage art deco mannequin heads / busts / wig models, circa 1930s. The pair are in very good vinatage condition and measure 9"...
Plastic, Wood
Monumental Italian Brass Fish Or Koi Sculpture
By Honoré Daumier, Jacques Duval Brasseur, Henri Fernandez
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Italian brass fish or koi sculpture. This magnificent sculptural well detailed fish or koi sculpture is heavy weight and recently professionally polished. Perfect sculptu...
Brass
Hand Carved Wood Hunting Bear with Fish Sculpture by Denys Heppell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hand Carved wood hunting bear with fish sculpture by Denys Heppell. This hand carved wood bear stands 7" tall. Signed in the wood on the side and stampe...
Wood
Art Deco Style Bust
Located in Stockton, NJ
Art Deco style brass bust on square mahogany base. Wonderful patina throughout and presents beautifully.
Brass
Petite Art Deco Bronze Bust
Located in Long Island City, NY
Petite Art Deco bronze bust of a woman's head by Pal Bel, marked on bottom 'MADE IN ISRAEL' with foundry mark and other Hebrew text.
Bronze
19th Century Wood Carved Angel Sculpture, Spain, 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish carving sculpture of an angel in flight. The piece is totally handcrafted in carved and polychromed wood with gold leaf details.
Wood
Frederick Cooper Tea Canister Tole Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vintage tea canister tole lamp finished overall in black with a decorative gilt number 84 and foliate designs in gold, green, and oxblood color. B...
Metal
Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco plaster bust. Mannequin. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured. The item is in our storage in Europe.
Plaster
Art Deco African Bust
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early 1930's. Carved from very dense wood with a dark honey coloured patina created ove...
Hardwood
Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin. The item is on our Europe storage.
Plaster
Frederick Cooper. Chinoiserie style marlin sculpture, US, 1960s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Chinoiserie style marlin sculpture designed by Frederick Cooper and handmade in Korea during the 1960s. This sailfish is hand-crafted from brass and hand-carved wood, and it embodies...
Brass
Sailfish Sculpture in Brass And Mahogany
By Frederick Cooper
Located in New York, NY
Large scale brass and mahogany full body sailfish sculpture mounted on a rectangular black wood base. By Frederick Cooper, circa 1950's-1960's. Good...
Brass
MCM Brass & Wood Sailfish / Marlin Sculpture by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM large brass and light wood sailfish / marlin sculpture by Frederick Cooper, circa 1970s. The piece is free-standing and in good vintage c...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Frederick Cooper Wood and Brass Birds
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of tall, slender birds of wood and brass by Frederick Cooper of Chicago, circa 1960s. Measurement shown is for taller bird. Shorter bird is 24.75” tall. Sold and priced as a pair.
Brass
Frederick Cooper Wood and Brass Sailfish
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Frederick Cooper carved wood and brass sail fish sculpture posed in a high energy leaping posture, presented on a brass post and wood base. Newly polished.
Pair of Cranes by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glass and brass cranes.
Sailfish Sculpture on Mount
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical sailfish sculpture executed in mahogany with brass accents mounted on a brass rod over a hardwood base. Labeled Frederick Cooper.
Brass Angel Fish Sculpture by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rochester, NY
An exceptionally beautiful and finely detailed large brass and silver soldered angel fish sculpture with perfectly aged patina to metalware mounted on the original figured wood base ...