Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Walter von Nessen (German, 1889-1943), Eliel Saarinen (Finnish, 1873-1950); Nessen Studio New York
Marking(s); notes: manufacturer's mark "N76", marking(s)
Materials: brass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 67.25"h, 13.5"dia
Additional Information: This lamp has been offered for sale as designed by both Eliel Saarinen and Walter von Nessen by galleries, collectors, auction houses and modern design reference books. There are some researchers/experts who dispute that Eliel Saarinen was involved in the design of the lamp. Please see the references below and bid accordingly. Reference: American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, J. Johnson, pg. 61, Cranbrook Art Museum 100 Treasures, ppg. 104-105, and A Modern World: American Design from the Yale University Art Gallery, 1920–1950, John Stuart Gordon, pg. 101.

good, patina and pitting to metal, minor break to top rim of shade, very slight bend to one bottom ring, several light surface scratches throughout

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