Desk lamp
Walter von Nessen
(American, born in Germany, 1889–1943)
Nessen Studio, Inc.
(founded in 1927)
about 1928–29
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniqueBrushed chromium-plated metal, frosted glass, electrical fittings
DimensionsH. 10 in.; w. 5 3/4 in.; d. 5 3/4 in.
Credit LineThe John Axelrod Collection
Accession number2014.1264
On View
Not on viewClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
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)
