$6,875
Heifetz Manufacturing Co.
USA, 1951 African mahogany, brass, paper, lacquered wood 21 w x 18 d x 21 h in (53 x 46 x 53 cm)
This design received honorable mention in the Museum of Modern Art's Lamps Design competition of 1951. In addition to the swivel and pivot on the arm, this lamp features a lead weight within the brass tube that slides to distribute weight and hold the arm in place when tilted. continue literature: Interiors , April 1951, pg. 138 Modern Furnishings for the Home , Hennessey, pg. 253
result: $6,875
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2011-12-15