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Bakelite and Aluminum Industrial Desk Work Lamp with Adjustable Arm and Shade

$700
£534.45
€617.55
CA$982.67
A$1,095.29
CHF 574.66
MX$13,375.22
NOK 7,276.43
SEK 6,877.33
DKK 4,609.03

About the Item

Nice, circa 1930s, modernist style desk lamp in Bakelite and aluminum. The arm pivots on a ball and socket joint, and the shade adjusts its position on the arm. This is a nice example of machine age industrial design in lighting. No manufacturer's mark, but certainly European. Please contact us if you have any questions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Switch on top of shade was likely added, replacing a smooth finish cap. Both switches work.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1109078197448

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