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Creator: John & Sylvia Reid
Rotaflex walnut table lamp by John and Sylvia Reid, 1950's
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Montréal, QC
Orange acetate and walnut table lamp designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex. Ribbed cellulose acetate shade on walnut base. G-26 bulbs, incandescent 40 watts max or higher if ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage John & Sylvia Reid Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
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John & Sylvia Reid table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
John & Sylvia Reid table lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original table lamps by John & Sylvia Reid were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Andre Cazenave, Chrystiane Charles, and Jacques Blin. Prices for John & Sylvia Reid table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,945 and can go as high as $4,945, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,945.