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    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Candelabra

    Designer: Kem Weber, American, born Germany, 1889–1963
    Maker: Porter Blanchard, 1886–1973
    Date: 
    1928
    Medium: 

    Pewter and ebony

    Accession Number: 
    2012.124.13.1-.2
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Candlesticks

    Maker: Myer Myers, American, 1723–1795
    Date: 
    1755–60
    Medium: 

    Silver

    Accession Number: 
    1936.148a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Floor Lamp

    Designer: Walter Von Nessen, American, born Germany, 1889–1943
    Manufacturer: Nessen Studio, Incorporated, American, founded 1927
    Date: 
    ca. 1927–35
    Medium: 

    Chromium-plated brass, enameled steel, and Bakelite

    Accession Number: 
    2012.124.8
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Candelabrum

    Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1831
    Date: 
    probably 1912
    Medium: 

    Sterling silver, other metals, celluloid, glass beads, silk, and isinglass

    Accession Number: 
    2012.67.1a-u
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Lamp

    Designer: Paul Mayen, American, 1918–2000
    Manufacturer: Habitat, American, founded 1954
    Date: 
    ca. 1970
    Medium: 

    Perspex and chromium-plated steel

    Accession Number: 
    2013.87.2
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Candlesticks from a Console Set

    Maker: Erik Magnussen, Danish, 1884–1961
    Date: 
    1927
    Medium: 

    Sterling silver, ivory, and ebony

    Accession Number: 
    2012.61.1.1-.2
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Candlestick

    Maker: Henry Hopper, American, active 1842–47
    Date: 
    1842–47
    Medium: 

    Pewter

    Accession Number: 
    1930.708c
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    19th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Candelabra with “Waxel” Candles

    Designer: Willard L. Morrison, American, 1892–1965
    Manufacturer: Dole Valve Company, American, 1907–1963
    Manufacturer (plastic elements): Chicago Molded Products Corporation, American, founded 1919
    Manufacturer (candle): Will & Baumer, American, founded 1855
    Date: 
    Candelabra designed 1931, manufactured 1931–33; Candles designed 1931, manufactured after 1931
    Medium: 

    Chrome-plated brass and plastic

    Accession Number: 
    2010.158.11.1-.3
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Wall Light

    Designer: William Lescaze, American, born Switzerland, 1896–1969
    Manufacturer: Pass and Seymour, Inc., American, founded 1890
    Date: 
    patented 1936
    Medium: 

    Porcelain with metal, glass, and plastic

    Accession Number: 
    2010.158.3
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Table lamp

    Designer: Kurt Versen, American, born Germany, 1901–1997
    Manufacturer: Kurt Versen Company, American, ca. 1933–2008
    Date: 
    1933
    Medium: 

    Chromium-plated and painted steel

    Accession Number: 
    2010.158.7
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view

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