Faries Art Deco Lamp
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Here is my latest art deco acquisition. This bronze-finished, machine age lamp was designed by Bert Dickerson for the Faries Manufacturing Company in Decatur, IL, circa 1930's. Bert Dickerson was the designer for nearly all the Faries lamps of this period and was granted various patents for the series which was called the "Guardsman." They all date from the mid to late 30's. This lamp was designed as a desk lamp, and the unique tilted shade design was made to facilitate the changing of the bulb and not to angle the light as is often claimed. The finial is very iconic. I think this lamp would fit perfectly in a Film Noir movie!
Art Deco Mica Table Lamp
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Here's another deco lamp from my collection. Mica, a crystallized mineral which was used in lamp shades to create a beautiful glow, was typically associated with Arts and Crafts period, but Art Deco lamps using mica shades were also available, albeit rarer to find today. The use of mica as a lamp shade material generally faded out in vintage lamps after World War II. This American-made mica lamp (manufacturer and designer unknown) was most likely a transitional design lamp between the Arts and Crafts period and the Art Deco era, probably made in the late 1920's or early 1930's. The lamp base is an amber crackle glass, and the sun ray motif is an iconic design motif for the Art Deco period. The skyscraper metal finial is a nice deco touch to this lamp.
Brass Art Deco sidewalk design
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Kopp "Modernistic" Art Deco Glass
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Frequently confused with the "Ruba Rombic" art deco glass line produced by the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company, the "Modernistic" glass line was designed and manufactured in 1928 by Nicholas Kopp. Before establishing his own company, Kopp was the color maker at the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company, and he apparently got his inspiration for his "Modernistic" glass line from "Ruba Rombic."
This glass line was very futuristic for its time, and it is also very fragile and prone to chips due to its geometric angles. Although rare, it's also more affordable to collect than "Ruba Rombic" pieces. The powder jar is the most common item to find, and the ruby red vase is one of the most rare pieces.
According to Mike Horine (http://denver.yourhub.com/Montbello/Stories/ Archive/Goings-on/Story~643032.aspx), "The 'Modernistic' name was used on several items. The most recognizable items are the ones that resemble Ruba Rombic. There were three items produced in this pattern: Vase (6 ½" & 8 ½") in two styles, powder jar and the very rare electric lamp. The lamp looks just like the smaller vase except it has a cover over the top and it is footed. A Modernistic portable lamp was made with an 18" diameter. Another ad for the company states that this lamp is 'modernistic in design as well as decoration.' The name was also used for hanging lampshades for home and business's.
Even though the company produced 40 different colors, the small Modernistic line (vase, powder jar and lamp) was made only in the following colors: Crystal, Rose, Ruby (rare), Blue, Havana, Emerald and Ebony (rare). Some items may be found with a frosted finish applied to them. Portable lamps were made in five colors and the hanging shades were made primarily in crystal and milk glass."
Kopp "Modernistic" Art Deco Glass
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Frequently confused with the "Ruba Rombic" art deco glass line produced by the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company, the "Modernistic" glass line was designed and manufactured in 1928 by Nicholas Kopp. Before establishing his own company, Kopp was the color maker at the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company, and he apparently got his inspiration for his "Modernistic" glass line from "Ruba Rombic."
This glass line was very futuristic for its time, and it is also very fragile and prone to chips due to its geometric angles. Although rare, it's also more affordable to collect than "Ruba Rombic" pieces. The powder jar is the most common item to find, and the ruby red vase is one of the most rare pieces.
According to Mike Horine (http://denver.yourhub.com/Montbello/Stories/ Archive/Goings-on/Story~643032.aspx), "The 'Modernistic' name was used on several items. The most recognizable items are the ones that resemble Ruba Rombic. There were three items produced in this pattern: Vase (6 ½" & 8 ½") in two styles, powder jar and the very rare electric lamp. The lamp looks just like the smaller vase except it has a cover over the top and it is footed. A Modernistic portable lamp was made with an 18" diameter. Another ad for the company states that this lamp is 'modernistic in design as well as decoration.' The name was also used for hanging lampshades for home and business's.
Even though the company produced 40 different colors, the small Modernistic line (vase, powder jar and lamp) was made only in the following colors: Crystal, Rose, Ruby (rare), Blue, Havana, Emerald and Ebony (rare). Some items may be found with a frosted finish applied to them. Portable lamps were made in five colors and the hanging shades were made primarily in crystal and milk glass."
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