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1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp

$1,795
£1,379.03
€1,584.49
CA$2,524.89
A$2,836.60
CHF 1,482.13
MX$34,622.04
NOK 18,818.70
SEK 17,713.84
DKK 11,824.07

About the Item

This is a beautiful example of a 1930’s McIntosh Biolite. From the machined brass fittings to the porcelain base, this lamp is a perfect tribute to the 1930’s physical culture movement, where every aspect of life was tailored towards perfect health. This lamps aluminum shade is mounted to a nickel plated fitter. It features a silk cord with the original, functional Bakelite switch. The lamp adjusts easily from 36” to 66” and the shade articulates as well. This one has all of the great details you’d want in a piece of American industrial design.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Asbury Park, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FS20-000007081stDibs: LU984942621322

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