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Rare California Design Line Bill Curry Pick-Up Lite Table Lamps Chrome Design

$1,995per set
$2,500per set20% Off

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Each lamp 2.2 lbs. of cast and polished steel tapering cylinder, hiding within an electric light socket and toggle switch, activating when lamp is picked up and placed back down. William 'Bill' Curry (1927-1971) Founded Design Line, Inc. in 1962, a home furnishings company in El Segundo, California. His lights were deemed “best lamps of the year” by Industrial Design magazine, and showcased at the Pasadena Art Museum.

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