(A) Deco collectors (and dealers)
l-o-v-e to speculate, and I've heard it all about this "Cobra"
lamp, as it's been dubbed by the ever-so-clever and inventive
antiques community... but, the fact that they're all speculating
and even naming it attests to its design power (would you believe
Norman Bel Geddes?). It's 12 1/2 inches tall, and the patina
is "very good," just short of "excellent"
(a few old scratches to the lacquer on the base, loss of the
lacquer on the top as a result of the heat from the bulb). This
lamp has its original bulb shield, which is an extreme rarity,
and which you certainly wouldn't want to be without, unless you
never take your sunglasses off... $875. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(B) Seventeen inches high and about
13 wide, this Moderne table lamp grabs the award for "most
compelling." Sleek, no-nonsense lines, top quality ingredients
(solid brass throughout, and freshly chrome plated). The ultimate
desk lamp! It's rare enough, but this example is in virtually
perfect condition! This lamp was made by the revered
Faries Company. $1275. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(C) I've got a pair of these rocket
lamps, on their solid brass stands, with custom "outer space"
shades (I told the artist I wanted something that evoked the
Milky Way!). They're 17 1/2 tall. $895 the pair. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(D) This signed Nuart lamp stands
about 16 1/2 tall, and sports its original crackle-glass amber
shade. The rich "English bronze" patina is in near-mint
condition.
Sorry, the Nuart has found an
even happier home! SOLD!!
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(E) Awwwww... perched on their
black glass base, smooching and cooing at each other, no doubt;
about 10 1/2 inches of l-o-v-e. All glass, fitted with a bulb
inside, they make a compelling night-light. $550. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(F) A positively smashing pair
of table torchieres of high quality clear glass (possibly of
crystal content). They stand 15 1/2 inches tall and are about
9 inches across the top. The bases are brass-plated white metal
and I'll be replating them soon... $575 the pair. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(G) Of silver-plated white metal
with a painted glass shade, this Frankart-styled lady lamp dates
from about 1928. 16 inches tall. $675. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(H) Yes, it's all my fault; I did
it! Obviously, you won't be carrying this purse toooo far from
the house... Desperate for amusement, I thought I'd offer this
as a "sex lamp" for the bedroom -- you know, "when
the purse is lit, tonight's the night!?" Fortunately propriety
got the better of me, so here I offer it to you as a room heater
for those cold winter nights. It's about 12 inches high, and
the lid is nicely carved (it's clear plastic). How to price something
that's priceless?! $325. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(I) A pair of campy, kitschy American
20's or 30's "vanity lamps." They're sufficient in
height (nearly 16 inches) to have purpose beyond the vanity.
Wouldn't they be great on a pair of blue glass end tables?! Guess
who just acquired such a pair....?
Daniel just scooped up these
kitschy American lamps, that wiley Frenchman! SOLD!!
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(J) Sorry about the shade, which
is new, which came to me with the lamp. I'll leave it up to you
to chase down the perfect little vintage mica shade... The decorated
white metal lamp bases has all the right Art Deco elements, and
is very heavy and nicely cast. $475. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(K) I've just chromed this American
Beauty, a slick little Modernist desk lamp all of solid brass
save the base plate, which is iron. The shade turns to offer
that precision lighting you desire. It was probably inspired
by The Famous Desk Lamp by you-know-who (you'll find a photo
in The Machine Age).
Off to Japan with this "American
Beauty!" SOLD!!!
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(L) Here's a nice tall Moderne
desk lamp. The shade attaches to the top of a holophane shade
which was made for the exact purpose, and the glass shade sits
in a receptical on the top of the lamp base. The lamp is mostly
made of solid brass, with a bronze patina, and it's about 20
inches tall. There's obviously some "weathering" involved,
but it's a wonderfully functional and nicely proportioned American
piece. $575. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(M) Here's something pretty rare,
indeed, a Steuben jade table lamp with its original fittings.
It's about 27 inches tall with this fabric shade, which I think
is actually its original shade! $1300. For a close-up, click
here! (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(N) I don't think you'll find another
of these too soon! The five-footed base, the terrific mica shade...
and it's tall... like something in the vicinity of 40
inches! It takes two bulbs, so plenty of light can be had. If
you have a special table or spot for this it just might set the
tone for the entire room... $750. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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(O) If you're "into American,"
how much better can it get? Solid bronze, with their original
two-tone patina in mint condition, with crackle amber glass shades!
They stand about 16 inches tall. $1350 the pair. (e-mail
Jack to start the conversation)
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