Rare Red Neon and Aluminum Floor Lamp by Rudi Stern and Don Chelsea for Kovacs
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Rare Red Neon and Aluminum Floor Lamp by Rudi Stern and Don Chelsea for Kovacs
About the Item
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- Dimensions:Height: 72.25 in (183.52 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. General wear and scratches to the aluminum base from age and use. Minor discoloration to the aluminum column. Additional photos upon request.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1543213517382
Rudi Stern
Rudi Stern founded the New York Studio and gallery Let There Be Neon in 1972 and was instrumental in the proliferation of neon as an art form in the 1970s and 1980s, executing commissions for such artists as Nam June Paik, Chryssa, Laurie Anderson, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg and Keith Haring. Most famously he is known for his neon work, which was commissioned for the infamous nighttime hot spot Studio 54.
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