Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Polar Bear Glass Decorative Lamps c.1932 - RESTORED for Sale

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Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Polar Bear Glass Decorative Lamps c.1932 - RESTORED For Sale

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Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Polar Bear Glass Decorative Lamps c.1932 - RESTORED:
$585.00

This exceptional decorative lamp dates to the early 1930\'s. Polar bears were first introduced to the world of art deco by sculptor François Pompon at the 1925 Exposition for Decorative Arts. That exposition was the origin of what we now refer to as the Art Deco design movement. As result of the exposition, polar bears became associated with modern decorative design and and eventually made their way into the modernist design movement in America. Here they were used on bookends and other decorative objects, and, on rare occasion, in decorative lighting. This small lamp is a wonderful example of such design influence and is a remarkable homage to the original Pompon scupture. Here the stylized bears are flanked by two reeded glass columns, crowned with skyscraper finials. All rest on a stylized asymmetric glass base. This is certainly a rare and elegant decorative artifact.
The lamp has been restored and refurbished and is ready for contemporary use. The glass and chrome components have been cleaned and polished. The two cast metal polar bear figures have been refinished in antique white satin enamel, in keeping with the original color and finish. Original porcelain sockets have been refurbished with new old stock of like kind with new insulators. The original on/off rotary switch has also been retained and is in good working order. Wiring has been refurbished with new period reproduction fabric covered cord and appointed with a vintage bakelite plug and new insulator disc. The wiring on the underside of the base has been wrapped in white electric tape to minimize visibility through the glass base. This lamp utilizes two narrow body candelabra base (E12) bulbs. Two new 25 Watt equivalent LED bulbs of the necessary diameter are included with your purchase, as shown in the photos. It should be noted this is a decorative lamp and is not meant to be used as a primary light source.
Approximate dimensions are as follows:
Height to top of finial: 10-1/2”Base: 10” Wide X 5\" Deep X 1-1/8\" High (glass is 3/16\" thick)Large Polar Bear: 4-1/4\" High X 4-1/2\" LongSmall Polar Bear: 2-1/2\" High X 3-3/8\" LongGlass Columns: 1-1/4\" Diameter X 8\" High
Note: The glass columns show some discoloration where they are inserted into the chrome cups. This is not visible when assembled. There is also some minor oxidation on the back side of one chrome cup, visible in photos from the back.
General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering.
Shipping Note:All items are securely wrapped and packed in heavy duty boxes and are shipped fully insured via USPS Priority Mail with signature required. Your shipping fee includes these provisions