Dating to the late 1930’s, this outstanding art deco lamp is a stunning example of the incorporation of man-made materials in American industrial design. Catalin, an early phenolic resin, was used in manufacturing to simulate the look of gemstones. Due to the intensive labor involved in fashioning the material, it all but disappeared in use after WWII when manpower was at a premium and other, more malleable, plastics became widely available. Catalin has become highly valued by collectors and there is certainly a good share of it in this lamp. Few such unique catalin lamps survive this day. This lamp has been restored and refurbished and is in excellent working order. The lamp was completely disassembled for restoration. All catalin components have been cleaned and polished. Brass fittings have been machine polished. The original push switch socket interior has been refurbished with new like kind. Wiring has been refurbished new vintage style fabric covered cord and is appointed with a vintage Bakelite plug. This lamp accepts a standard medium Edison base light bulb. The double-clip shades provided requires a torpedo shaped bulb. Approximate dimensions are as follows: Height to top of shade: 14-1/4″ Height to top of bulb socket: 11″ Base: 5-1/2″ Point to Point Shade: 6″ Bottom X 4″ Top X 5-1/2″ Side General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering.
