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Cork and Chrome Machine Age Lamp Attributed to Russel Wright

$3,600
$4,50020% Off
£2,695.88
£3,369.8420% Off
€3,108.62
€3,885.7820% Off
CA$5,059.96
CA$6,324.9520% Off
A$5,527.99
A$6,909.9920% Off
CHF 2,899.97
CHF 3,624.9620% Off
MX$67,254.85
MX$84,068.5620% Off
NOK 36,076.85
NOK 45,096.0720% Off
SEK 34,158.69
SEK 42,698.3620% Off
DKK 23,206.41
DKK 29,008.0120% Off

About the Item

1930s cork and chrome table lamp attributed to Russel Wright. Asymmetrical cork and chrome base that was used by both Russel Wright and Donald Deskey. Shade still retains the original woven material, with a complete chrome top and thin skirt at bottom of shade. Cork is all original, fairing very well for almost 90 years of wear. Two pull chain sockets, lamp has been rewired.
  • Similar to:
    Donald Deskey (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Machine Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1933
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Top part of shade has been rechromed. Wear consistent with age and use. Cork shows some flaws, but all original.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: mw1stDibs: LU843010384061

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