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Gilbert Watrous Floor Light
$4,200List Price
About the Item
Gil was a former La Jolla resident and business owner who won a Good Design award for an intriguing low-cost light fixture featuring a pivot comprised of a magnetized steel ball residing comfortably inside a concave socket. Soon after the Museum of Modern Art held its Good Design show (11/27/51 – 1/27/52) the lamp was put into production by Yasha Heifitz lighting company Heifitz.
- Creator:Gilbert Watrous (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950's
- Condition:Excellent with age appropriate patina.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1203058985361
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