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Harry Balmer (not) Brutalist Table Lamp for Laurel Lamp Company 1960s

Creator: Laurel Lamp Company -Harry Balmer
Offered by: Appleton

Description
A Laurel Lamp Company Brutalist table lamp commonly attributed to Harry Balmer but in reality was designed by Richard Barr in the 1960s.

The lamp is all original with its brass finial and shade.
Good vintage condition
Below are statements by the Laurel lamp Foundation concerning the origin of the lamp's design.

"Hello we are reaching out on behalf of the Laurel Lamp Foundation. This is a Laurel lamp that is misattributed to the wrong designer. Our foundation finds no relationship between Laurel and Balmer. The correct designer is Richard Barr. Please contact us for more information and original catalog photos of this piece. Thank you for ensuring the proper designer gets credit for his work. Thank you! "-

"The Laurel Lamp Foundation""After speaking with Harry Balmer’s family, our non profit foundation confirmed with them that there is no documented relationship between Balmer and Laurel. This piece appears in the 1968 Laurel catalogs. The Laure designers at the time were Richard Barr and Harold Weiss. With the approval and encouragement of the Balmer family, our Foundation is actively working, to correct these misattributions. Thank you"

Above quotes courtesy of Lear Modern, Surprise Arizona.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	incorrect but pervasive identification see main description for clarification
Origin:	United States, New Jersey
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	brass, steel fabric shade
Condition:	Good. original condition light wear
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brutalist, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	393940

Dimensions

H.	58.5 in;	Diam.	19.5 in;
H.	148.59 cm;	Diam.	49.53 cm;

Shipping Information:

15% Reshelving Charge. Ask about competitive S&H rates.

Message from Seller:

Established in 1984, Appleton offers a curated selection of 20th Century furniture, tables, chairs, and décor, featuring works by iconic designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Wormley. For inquiries, contact us at appletonarts@gmail.com.

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