Floor lamp (one of a pair)

Designer: Walter von Nessen (American, born in Germany, 1889–1943)
Manufactured by: Nessen Studio, Inc. (founded in 1927)

designed about 1928; made 1928–31

Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Brushed chromium-plated brass, cast iron, electrical fittings

Dimensions 171.45 x 34.29 x 34.29 cm (67 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)

Credit Line The John Axelrod Collection

Accession Number1985.673

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas

ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices

Catalogue Raisonné deco

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.

Marks Marked on underside of feet, "NESSEN/STUDIO/N.Y./N76."

ProvenanceSee J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern, p. 175, ill. p. 60. Published in Modern American Design (AUDAC) 1930, p. 86