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Art deco Pullman 20th Century Limited train car lights

$195per item
£147.40per item
€169.38per item
CA$271.54per item
A$302.07per item
CHF 158.35per item
MX$3,691.26per item
NOK 2,016.40per item
SEK 1,898.16per item
DKK 1,264.39per item
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About the Item

we have a quantity of 40 authentic deco flush mounts . These lights were mounted in the ceiling of the 20th Century Limited. Henry Dreyfuss re-designed both the exterior and interior in 1938, of the 20th Century Limited, one of the most famous of the Streamline Trains. The convex glass insert magnifies the light. Henry Dreyfuss was one of America’s foremost modern industrial designers. Starting in 1929 when Henry Dreyfuss opened his own studio until 1969 when he retired, his modernist designs touched every aspect of the American public.
  • Attributed to:
    Henry Dreyfuss (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. need to be rewired we can help with the process once quantity is decided.
  • Seller Location:
    Surrey, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901835047692

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