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    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Duo Candlestick, “Sunray” Pattern

    Designer: George Sakier, American, 1897–1988
    Manufacturer: Fostoria Glass Company, American, 1887–1986
    Date: 
    1935
    Medium: 

    Glass

    Accession Number: 
    2013.22.4
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Duo Candlestick, “Flame” Pattern

    Designer: George Sakier, American, 1897–1988
    Manufacturer: Fostoria Glass Company, American, 1887–1986
    Date: 
    Designed 1936, patented 1937
    Medium: 

    Glass

    Accession Number: 
    2013.22.5
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Duo Candlestick, “Plume” Pattern

    Designer: George Sakier, American, 1897–1988
    Manufacturer: Fostoria Glass Company, American, 1887–1986
    Date: 
    1949
    Medium: 

    Colorless non-lead glass

    Accession Number: 
    2013.22.25
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Candlestand

    Date: 
    1760–1780
    Medium: 

    Wrought iron with brass cups and pans

    Accession Number: 
    1979.106
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    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: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

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