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Lamp

(American, 1860–1933)
1911–15
Object PlaceSan Francisco, California, United States
Medium/TechniqueCopper, mica, electrical wiring; Isinglass
Dimensions30.48 x 27.94 x 27.94 cm (12 x 11 x 11 in.)
Credit LineMary Smith Fund
Accession number1984.144a-b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Robert Edwards, dealer in Pennsylvania 1984. Came out of the Solis-Cohen family in whose possession it had been for "more than fifty years" (from bill of sale).
Floor lamp (one of a pair)
Walter von Nessen
designed about 1928; produced 1928–31
Floor lamp (one of a pair)
Walter von Nessen
designed about 1928; made 1928–31
Group shot: 2006.1931-1933
Gosta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg
designed 1955, made 1961–72
Group shot: 2006.1931-1933
Gosta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg
designed 1955, made 1961–72
Group shot: 2006.1931-1933
Gosta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg
designed 1955, made 1961–72
Paul T. Frankl
about 1931–32
Group shot: 2009.4954-5
George Nelson
designed 1947; made 1952–79
Group shot: 2009.4954-5
George Nelson
designed 1947; made 1952–79
"Square Modern" lamp
Reuben Haley
designed 1925; manufactured 1926–30