Table Lamp, circa 1975

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Artifact Overview

This lamp embodies the essence of 1970s middle-class taste. Its bright burnt umber base stands out -- probably competing with other boldly colored living room furnishings. The pierced and textured surface of the base lights up -- literally. Even the simple cylindrical shade with its multi-textured band and surface attracts attention -- adding more to a room filled with "more."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Table lamp

Date Made

circa 1975

Creator Notes

Unknown maker. Retailed by Steinhafels, Inc.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.126.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Chester and Esther Pehoski.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cloth

Color

Burnt ocher (Color)
Beige (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 40 in (lamp and shade)
Diameter: 11.5 in (lamp)
Diameter: 15 in (shade)

Inscriptions

sticker on lightbulb base: E-22754 / Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. / LISTED / PORTABLE LAMP / ISSUE NO. 99781