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Floor lamp (one of a pair)
Designer: Walter von Nessen (American, born in Germany, 1889–1943)
Manufactured by: Nessen Studio, Inc. (founded in 1927)
Manufactured by: Nessen Studio, Inc. (founded in 1927)
designed about 1928; produced 1928–31
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Brushed and chromium-plated brass, cast iron; electrical fittings
Dimensions
Overall: 171.5 x 34.3 cm (67 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number1985.672
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionEach brushed, chromium-plated brass floor lamp is composed of a fluted center column, with three cone-like nesting shades, opening upwards. There are four rings around the center column below the shades, and two rings around the bottom above the circular base. The circular base has four small, circular, steps leading upwards to the base of the column. The base sits on three small, circular feet. The electrical switch is on the column, and a cord extends from the base.
Fluted poles with stacked metal disks below cone-shaped shades and above circular base. On three circular feet. Diameter of top: 13 1/2 in. Diameter of base: 12 3/4 in.
Fluted poles with stacked metal disks below cone-shaped shades and above circular base. On three circular feet. Diameter of top: 13 1/2 in. Diameter of base: 12 3/4 in.
Marks
Marked on underside of feet, "NESSEN / STUDIO / N.Y. / N76."
ProvenanceGift of John P. Axelrod, Boston (Accession Date: September 24, 1985)