2 GRETTA GROSSMAN GRASSHOPPER ATOMIC MODERN SPACE AGE TRIPOD BRASS LAMPS SMITH
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:61 |
DESIGN: A simple yet impressive pair of vintage Atomic Modern Brass "Grasshopper" tripod table lamps designed by renown American designer Gretta Grossman and manufactured by Ralph O Smith lighting designs circa 1950's. The parts are manufactured of solid Brass throughout (aside from the fiberglass shade) and are extremely well machined and manufactured. Simple sophisticate...d lines to the tripod "Grasshopper" body topped off by an elegant spun fiberglass diffuser/shade assembly has resulted in a true iconic piece of design history along with Gretta Grossmans other classic designs. The prices for all Grossmans' designs have skyrocketed in the past two years with a spiked interest in her lighting, these little gems are now going in the $2, 000-$3, 000+ range for just one so at under $1400 for a beautifully preserved matched pair this opportunity won't last long.
CONDITION: These striking iconic Modern lamps are in amazing exceptional unmolested original condition, completely intact and fully functional. Solid brass throughout which exhibits very little signs of wear and faint tarnish patina with no damage or repair evident. The chartreuse colored spun fiberglass shades are super clean with no issues with completely original electrics. The rotating power switch, ceramic socket and power cord are all original and have been inspected and are clean, safe and operational.
DIMENSIONS: The lamps general dimensions are 13" tall with an overall width of 14" to the tripod base, the shade is 5" diameter…bulbs are NOT included.