Donald Deskey
Table lamp


Deskey-Vollmer, Inc.
USA, 1928 / 1928-1931
chrome-plated steel and brass, lacquered wood, brass
15.125 h x 8.625 w x 9.5 d in (38 x 22 x 24 cm)

An example of this design is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Sold with a 2011 First-Class Forever Stamp, depicting this Donald Deskey design, from the Pioneers of American Design collection.

Provenance: Private Collection

Literature: Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, Hanks, pg. 166 Modern American Design, Leonard and Glassgold, et al., pg. 87 and cover Annual of American Design 1931, Leonard and Glassgold, pg. 87

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Good condition. Moderate oxidation with light corrosion has occurred to the chrome-plated elements presenting fogginess throughout their finish. Lacquered wood base exhibits scattered finish loss. Wired for American use and functions properly when tested. Socket and cord have been updated. Plug may be original or is possibly a time period replacement. Stamp shows lifting to its perforated edges and faint handling marks. Reverse shows moderate wear from being removed from a previous attachment.