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RARE! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Lamp Greta Grossman Prototype 1950s

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Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor! Here is an INCREDIBLY RARE Greta Grossman style Cobra desk lamp! This lamp is believed to be either a pre-production prototype utlizing a fiberglass shade and an un-beveled base or a competitor's knock-off design that was made for a very short while, prior to Grossman's patent being approved! Either way, it is a marvelous lamp that really looks SPECTACULAR! And what a fantastic bit of mid-century design history! The fiberglass really adds a whole new dimension to the lamp design! It catches the eye more than the opaque metal shade and gives the lamp a more modernist edge, taking it away from a more industrial look. The brass neck also gives a marvelous contrast to the black satin enameled base. We have seen only one other lamp like this surface - almost fifteen years ago! It is THAT rare! This lamp is much rarer than the "normal" metal Grossman Cobra design which has since been reproduced, diminishing the value of originals. This will go very fast and eagle eyed decorators will acquire this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime lamp for their best clients or mcm "good design" collectors!
  • Attributed to:
    Greta Magnusson Grossman (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Fiberglass,Metal,Enameled,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Base re-enameled. Original wiring checked and in good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Peoria, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9080240647142

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