Hi there AT! Hoping someone out there can ID this great lamp I received for free from my neighbor when she moved away. The base is solid marble and unbelievably heavy. There appears to have been a switch on the front of the lamp that broke off and has been plugged to make it less noticeable...
... The on/off function is controlled with the plug and a dimmer was attached to the cord as well; definitely not by an electrician or lamp person: hello electrical tape! All but one of the lamp's bulb sockets work. If you look up into the globes, you can see the wiring in each which I think is strange. I would love to have this lamp re-wired by a professional, but because the lamp is solid and nothing seems to screw apart, it might be extraordinarily expensive. If the lamp is valuable, it may be worth it. If it's just your run of the mill style, I can keep it until the (hopeful!) future day when I can afford a new/vintage one and pass this on to someone else. Thanks for any info you might have!!!
-Amanda
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Comments (15)
Whoever manufactured the lamp, I want it.
I identify the lamp as beautiful and you as lucky!
What an awesome lamp! I found a similar but not nearly as nice...
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?family=354382&af=434&id3=01
If the lamp truly has a marble base, my guess is that it is worth it to invest in some re-wiring. If you are in the SF/Bay Area, I highly recommend Vince over at Victor's Lighting, 2166 Palou Avenue, 415-285-1280. He might even be able to identify this lamp for you!
Hi guys- the lamp totally is killer isn't it?!? The base is most definitely marble- which is why I haven't turned it over to see if anything is stamped on the bottom: I don't want to end up breaking it! It's so heavy that when sliding it from room to room on the hardwood floors we use a slick piece of cardboard underneath it to slowly drag it along. I hope someone knows something about it. Thanks everyone for your help!
-Amanda
i found one that is similar, though not nearly as cool! I love your base... its so much cooler! http://www.arcadianlighting.com/nv-4177.html
i have a similar "spider" lamp. it comes apart where the seperate little poles spring out of the bigger main pole. if i pull up on that part, sort of like a cap, it pulls out from the bottom part of the pole and exposes the wiring the connects. i don't know if that's how your would work, but you might look more closely trying that.
I love the lamp! I cannot identify it, but I know how to make it easier to move it. Put a cloth or a towel underneath and slide it. It won't scratch the floors.
We used to carry a lamp like that and I think it was made by Nuevo, but has been discontinued.
www.nuevoliving.com
I recognize your desk, too! Elite Stix. I built one today!
Sorry, but I don't like it. It seems like an arco wanna-be, but not quite there. Just my $0.02
There are 1000 different versions of this lamp. Go to literally any lamp/lighting store and you'll probably find one.
Hope you're using florescent lighting on that lamp, Looks like an energy sucker.
Just my $0.02
Oh my gosh! I grew up with that exact same lamp with the marble base and everything! I feel badly though because I really don't know anything about it. I called my Dad and he said that they had bought it brand new for about $400 fifteen years ago. Other than that, he has no idea either. He did mention that the lamp started to tip over after a while because the base was so heavy. They had to prop the lamp against the couch. Not very attractive.
I've been in contemporary lighting for 8 years and I've seen plenty of knock-offs of this lamp, but I have not seen this one which must be the original. It looks like quality. "Flos" is known for their arc lamp with marble block for a base. I wonder if they did it at one time....?
at least here in germany they refer to big chrome lamps with a marble foot as "Big Bow".... and thats all i know.
maus