The falling leaves……drift by my window……Oh! no they aren’t. I’m just looking at this incredible lamp shade! I couldn’t help myself. But seriously how handsome is this original shade with its scattering of autumn leaves? It is the perfect topper for this very handsome walnut lamp base by Modeline with its sculptural abstract biomorphic shape and bold brass accents. Although it is not marked, we have authenticated this lamp through The Modeline Lamps and Identification Foundation. It is going to make a statement in any room of your home whether on the desk in your home office or den, or on an accent table in the living room. It is bursting with biomorphic BEAUTY!!!
Modeline of California Lighting was founded in 1946 in Los Angeles, CA by George Rapport, Clair Killen, and Bernard Roberts. They specialized in creating and designing distinctive sculptural mid-century modern, atomic, space age, Scandinavian, and contemporary style lamps and lighted furniture with high quality woods and materials. The company employed several iconic designers such as John Keal, Arthur Jacobs, Jack Haywood, Martin Aakervik, Ben Gurule, Martin Borenstein, Bill Dorff, and others. They consistently produced fixtures and lighted furnishings with the highest standards of design quality and craftsmanship. Modeline items were available at high end retailers throughout the United States. The company closed in 1981.
It’s marvelous, it’s mid-century modern, and it’s by Modeline!!! This gorgeous table lamp is sure to be a showstopper wherever you decide to use it. Just make it yours!
