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c1950s Industrial Clamp On Adjustable Task Desk Lamp by Fostoria American Design

$575
£438.06
€505.10
CA$804.70
A$899.12
CHF 470.34
MX$11,026.08
NOK 6,010.04
SEK 5,699.11
DKK 3,769.86
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About the Item

All original clamp on task / desk lamp by Fostoria, with a great patina from years of use in the work shop, the green paint has faded and a wonderful oxidation has developed all over the lamps finish. The lamp has its original green wire cord and the hard to find table clamp hardware, these lamps were normally screwed down onto the work bench. A fully working lamp with a really well designed switch housing that was intended for hard everyday usage . The lamp is adjustable for a wide range of movement to direct the light onto the work surface. The height of the lamp in relation to the desk top is 23" as shown in the image.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wonderful patina, fully working with no structural issues.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7361245215922

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