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Two Matching Walter Von Nessen Table Lamps c. 1938

Creator: Walter Von Nessen
Offered by: Appleton

Description
One of the very recognizable American lamps of the pre WW II period.
Walter Von Nessen was a trained German industrial designer who arrived in New York at the dawn of the American Art Derco movement in 1927 founding Nessen Studios..
His mastery of the machine age lighting aesthetic was recognized by leading architects of the day.
This classic iconic lamp was long attributed to another great American industrial designer Kurt Versen and this correction of its creator just goes to show that mistakes can be urban legends for years and still prove to be incorrect.
The lamps are in good condition with some scratches, wear to the nickel plating and anodizing, the shades have minor discoloration to the white interiors.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Wright 20 Auction 10.22.2020 Lot 169
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Spun Aluminum and brass
Condition:	Good. Some wear, minor scratches
Creation Date:	c. 1938
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Incollect Reference #:	524396

Dimensions

H.	17.75 in;	Diam.	13.5 in;
H.	45.09 cm;	Diam.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 1984, Appleton offers a curated selection of 20th Century furniture, tables, chairs, and décor, featuring works by iconic designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Wormley. For inquiries, contact us at appletonarts@gmail.com.