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Large Scale Lamp by Otto Kolb
$5,500
£4,225.45
€4,854.99
CA$7,736.43
A$8,691.53
CHF 4,541.34
MX$106,084.24
NOK 57,661.75
SEK 54,276.39
DKK 36,229.74
About the Item
An exceptionally rare table or desk lamp by Otto Kolb, dating to circa 1960. This distinctive piece features a tubular brass structure paired with an ebonized spherical sliding joint, allowing the lamp’s pivot point to be smoothly adjusted for versatile lighting angles.
While this model does not appear in published catalogs, its design was authenticated by Kolb’s daughter through original archive drawings, confirming its provenance. Unlike Kolb’s typical smaller lamps with wooden feet, this example boasts elegant spherical cast brass feet and a trailing rear leg, deviating from his usual straight-leg design and adding to its uniqueness.
Please note that the pricing reflects this lamp’s rarity and exceptional craftsmanship; comparable listings often feature more common production models.
- Creator:Otto Kolb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good shape, brass has a nice patination and recently rewired.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883043926222
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