Mid-Century Modern Style Ring Halogen Floor Lamp
Decorative Art / Electric Lighting Fixture • Mass-market manufacturer; style influenced by Robert Sonneman or Koch & Lowy.
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Revival / High Tech Design
Medium & Technique
Brass-plated metal, cast iron, and travertine; manufactured using industrial metal-forming, plating, and stone-cutting techniques.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 70-74 inches in height; vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
An uplight floor lamp featuring a distinctive circular brass ring head designed to house a halogen bulb. The slender vertical shaft terminates in a rectangular travertine stone base to provide stability and a contrasting natural texture.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; showing signs of neglect, surface oxidation, and environmental wear consistent with storage.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $120
Auction Estimate
$30 - $75
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired through a furniture retailer and currently held in a secondary market storage environment.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the popularization of Halogen lighting technology in domestic interiors during the late 20th century, utilizing geometric minimalism common in Italian-inspired modern design.
Notable Features
The open-ring design of the lamp head is a signature motif of 1980s modernist lighting; the use of a natural stone base is a premium material choice for this era of production.
Condition Issues
Visible surface corrosion on the brass plating, heavy dust accumulation, possible wiring degradation, and pitting on the metal shaft. The travertine base appears intact but may have minor edge chipping.
Conservation Recommendations
Non-abrasive metal cleaning to remove oxidation; professional electrical rewiring and testing for safety; stone sealant for the travertine base.
Collector Notes
floor lamp