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Desk lamp
Designed by: Walter von Nessen (American, born in Germany, 1889–1943)
Probably manufactured by: Nessen Studio, Inc. (founded in 1927)
Probably manufactured by: Nessen Studio, Inc. (founded in 1927)
about 1928–29
Object Place: New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Brushed chromium-plated metal, frosted glass, electrical fittings
Dimensions
H. 10 in.; w. 5 3/4 in.; d. 5 3/4 in.
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number2014.1264
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
Marks
Signed.
ProvenanceBy 1986, owned by Fifty/50 (gallery), New York; sold October 16, 1986 to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)