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Title: Mid-Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Floor Lamp, Mario Torres Lopez Attributed

Description: Original late 1960s life-size six-foot-tall palm tree floor lamp sculpted from stick rattan and wicker with removable leaves and 3 coconut-shaped lights attributed to Mario Lopez Torres. The lamp features a natural finish with some green-painted leaves.

Mario Lopez Torres is a renowned Mexican designer celebrated for his intricate wicker and rattan furniture. His work seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with artistic innovation, often featuring whimsical animal forms and vibrant details. Lopez Torres' creations are highly sought after for their unique aesthetic, combining functional design with cultural heritage. His dedication to quality and creativity has established him as a prominent figure in the world of design and artisanal furniture.

Dimensions: Height: 80" X Diameter: 48"

Unsigned
Mexico, 1960

We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers including:

Ritts Company.(Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts)
Tropitan
Seven Seas Rattan
Paul Frankl
Tropical Sun Rattan

These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s through the 1960s.

Shirley Ritts was the mother of photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic.

Paul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood‚Äôs top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop.

Paul Laszl√≥ was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. L√°szl√≥ built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including rattan furniture in his style.

C.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country.

We have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, just about all their designed products from the 40s through the '60s.

All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. Rattan workers do all refinishing with over 30 years of experience. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by ‚ÄúThe Rattan Man‚Äù Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available and enjoy for years in your home or office.

Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home."

Reserve: $3,022.00

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Mid-Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Floor Lamp, Mario Torres Lopez Attributed

Name: Mid-Century Sculptural Rattan Palm Tree Floor Lamp, Mario Torres Lopez Attributed
SKU: 234465114
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock