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Midcentury Figural Cast Iron Canon and Leather Book Table or Desk Lamp

$995
£752.79
€868.83
CA$1,389.74
A$1,545.12
CHF 808.78
MX$18,950.43
NOK 10,297.80
SEK 9,722.34
DKK 6,483.51
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About the Item

This very unique and functional table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have been homemade in Canada in approximately 1965 in the period midcentury style. The lamp features a figural cast iron canon and leather bound book with cast canon balls fastened to a wooden platform base. The lamp fixture is mounted on a metal post and the original period shade is a simple composed of burlap over paper. A nice example of a highly decorative and functional unique table lamp suitable for an accent table or desk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Metal,Paper,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear to the base and some to the surfaces of the book. The paper and burlap shade shows a few spots of discoloration as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355221715042

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