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Mid Century Brutalist Clay Table Lamp

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A gorgeous table lamp from the mid 50's. The lamp is partially glazed and was created by hand. Incredible design! Comes with fiberglass shade pictured, shade is not original to the lamp.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Culver City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU113922132302

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