Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern and Design

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 144

Pair of Vintage Stemlite Mushroom Table Lamps

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, 20th century, probably Bill Curry for Design Line Inc., one with manufacturer's label "STEMLITE by design line inc./el segundo, calif./patent no. 199141" and label "Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc./Portable Lamp/Issue No. 51,155", both stamped "B-631" at underside, yellow green painted tulip bases, wide conforming opaque glass shades,ÿbases only 11-1/2 x 7 in., height with shades 16-3/4 in.ÿÿ

Provenance: Collection from Blue Haven, designed by Carter Williams, Raleigh, North Carolina

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, not tested for functionality; one lacking paint at base underside; shades with scattered scratches

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