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Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp by Donald Deskey for Deskey Vollmer Inc. C 1930s

About the Item

Rare Machine Age floor lamp designed by Donald Deskey for Deskey Vollmer Inc. circa 1930’s. This example shows considerable wear to the finish, a slight dent in the arm element, and general signs of age and use, it is selling in as found condition. While the lamp is imperfect, it’s scarcity and importance makes it a worthwhile addition to your Art Deco, Machine Age, Modernist collection. The top has a disk form finial, as opposed to the more commonly seen ball top. We believe this is original to the piece, increasing its rarity, perhaps it is even a, or the, prototype.
  • Creator:
    Donald Deskey (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Shows significant wear, please see images and description - selling as is, and as found.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU978731573262

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