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Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp Attributed to Gilbert Rohde, 1930s

Creator: Gilbert Rohde (Attributed)
Offered by: ArtDecoCollection.com

Description
Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp Attributed to Gilbert Rohde, 1930s
Item # 3856
Measurements
58" T x 21" W x 10" D
Price (USD)
$ 5,000

1930s Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp Attributed to Gilbert Rohde – Chrome & Black Lacquer, Streamline Design
This rare and visually striking 1930s Art Deco floor lamp, attributed to acclaimed American designer Gilbert Rohde, embodies the essence of early Modernist lighting. Featuring a chrome-plated frame with black lacquered accents, the lamp showcases geometric precision and streamlined elegance—hallmarks of Rohde's iconic design aesthetic.

The floor lamp includes a unique drum shade with a woven textured fabric and contrasting stitched trim, suspended from a cantilevered chrome arm. The base is composed of stacked chrome and black lacquer disks, topped with sculptural black spheres—elements that speak to the influence of both Bauhaus and American industrial design.

A similar lamp was photographed in a Gilbert Rohde-designed interior in the November 1934 issue of Arts and Decoration magazine, reinforcing the attribution. The design also draws stylistic parallels to Donald Deskey, another pioneer of American Modernism.

This Art Deco bridge or task floor lamp is not only functional—ideal as a reading light or beside a lounge chair—but also a statement piece that elevates any interior with its bold, sculptural form.

Keywords: Art Deco floor lamp for sale, Gilbert Rohde lamp for sale, modernist floor lamp, 1930s chrome lamp, streamline design lighting, Donald Deskey style lamp, vintage American floor lamp, Art Deco bridge lamp, Bauhaus lighting, rare modernist lamp

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	3856
Incollect Reference #:	797818

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	58 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	147.32 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

ArtDecoCollection.com was one of the very first Antique/Art Deco businesses to have an online, worldwide presence. In addition to our highly regarded past retail locations in San Francisco and our current 7,000-square-foot showroom-by-appointment in Oakland, California, we have maintained a website for over 25 years. P: 510.501.4020 E: info@artdecocollection.com