Lamp Table Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

A substantial and sculptural turned walnut floor lamp, crafted in the Biedermeier style, with a commanding 18-inch diameter base and beautifully executed proportions. The warm, highly figured walnut is expertly lathe-turned into a sweeping architectural form that references 19th-century European classicism while remaining strikingly modern in silhouette. Producing a turned piece of this scale—especially with such balance and clarity—would have required exceptional skill and specialized equipment, particularly during the early to mid-20th century when this lamp was likely produced. The sheer size of the base and the consistency of the turning across its full height suggest a level of craftsmanship often reserved for architectural columns or custom commissions. The result is a floor lamp that feels as much like a piece of sculpture as a functional object. The lamp is designed in the tradition of Biedermeier, the early 19th-century Central European style known for its simplicity, symmetry, and reverence for fine materials. Though pared down in ornament, this style was favored by intellectuals, artists, and aristocrats for its quiet elegance and timeless restraint. Originally sourced from David Duncan Antiques...

Fresh from a distinguished Chicago estate, this exceptional pair of woven pottery lamps is attributed to the visionary American architect and interior designer Samuel Marx, dating to circa 1950. The bases showcase amazing craftsmanship, skillfully crafted to mimic the texture and appearance of woven wicker baskets—a testament to the innovative artistry and material experimentation characteristic of mid-century design. Samuel Marx was a seminal figure in American design, renowned for his pioneering synthesis of modernist principles with historical and cultural influences. His work was groundbreaking for its sophisticated use of texture, form, and materials, which helped define a uniquely American modernism. Marx’s interiors and objects were both elegant and forward-thinking, influencing generations of designers who followed. These lamps, predating the more widely known 1975...

A rare and sculptural adjustable floor lamp designed in 1955 by Oscar Torlasco for the esteemed Italian lighting company Lumi. Crafted in patinated brass and black enamel, the lamp f...

A striking hand-forged stainless steel floor lamp created by self-taught artist Curtis Norton, featuring a dynamic twisting triangular bar that gracefully curves and culminates in a ...