Interesting Lamps

[a440]

Hello All,
What do you guys and gals think about these wild lamps I found tonight.
I think they are made of Maple Wood.
I could not pass them up. The pair was only $6.00. I did not have a chance to clean them up yet.
Any ideas on age? Designer?
Brent

 

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[rberryiii3]

Very Nice

I'd say these lamps are late 50's early 60...any thought on shades....and all for $6.00...I want to go shopping with you

 

Rob

 

[rp2813]

Unique and Beautiful!

I think they are worth far more than $3 each.  They look like they'd swivel, although I doubt they do, since there's really no point.  They are worth researching, as it's possible they have an architectural pedigree.  Put a couple of MCM-friendly shades on them and they'll be stunning.

 

Definitely a good choice for someone who loves to dust.

 

[gansky1]

Those are very cool, Brent. They will throw some interesting shadows when lit. It would be interesting to know what they are and perhaps a picture or two of the original shades would be helpful in choosing new shades. It certainly would point you in the right direction and steer you away from the lacy ruffled models - LOL.

I've been looking for some MCM lamp(s) for the living room lately but it's not easy to find them that are more scaled down in size for my small room.

 

[a440]

Thanks guys!
I think I will clean one up soon and bring it into a "Lamp Shade" place here in Atlanta. Get some ideas on shades, then shop for cheaper priced somewhere else. LOL!
Greg I love MCM Lamps. Here is one that I think would be so cool for a large foyer.

 

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[danemodsandy]

These....

....Are early to mid-1960's, and they were originally expensive, as evidenced by the socket/switch components used.

From the photo, it looks like they're teakwood, which also points to a high-end price point. They are definitely not maple, which was not a fashionable wood for Modernist designs - maple was for Early American, according to the taste of that era. Teak was enormously popular in the early '60s, made trendy by the Scandinavian designs of Jens Quistgaard at Dansk Designs.

The correct shade for this time period is what's called a "drum" shade, meaning that the shade has nearly vertical sides. A linen or burlap shade would be spot on the money for the era. Pleated, belled or flared shades were very, very seldom seen at that time on new lamps - they were considered completely out of style.

 

[a440]

Thanks Sandy!
You know Teakwood came into mind. I just did not think that Teak was very heavy. These are very heavy.
I was planning to clean them up today but time got away.
Thanks for the information on the shades.
Brent

 

[a440]

Thanks Sandy!
You know Teakwood came into mind. I just did not think that Teak was very heavy. These are very heavy.
I was planning to clean them up today but time got away.
Thanks for the information on the shades.
Brent