A RUSSEL WRIGHT SPUN BRASS AND BAMBOO TORCHIERE FLOOR LAMP, STAMPED, 1940s-1950s, with six natural bamboo stalks concealing a central steel pipe and bound together by three sections of tightly wrapped brass wire, surmounted by a spun brass trumpet form shade enclosing a mogul Leviton porcelain 750W/250V three way fixture, over a side with stemmed wooden ball form three way switch above the lamp standard and raised on a circular flaring spun brass base, verso conforming cast iron underside with impressed stamps, "R WRIGHT," and "# / 100 / SPINNING," and a single "B." Height: 64 1/2" Diameter: 13 1/4" Note: Russell Wright (American Designer 1904 - 1976).? Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Gregg, San Antonio, Texas.

Good mid-century condition with expected marks, light scratches, small chips, a few dings, oxidation, surface rust, surface buildup, a few small old repairs and cracks on bamboo stalks, bamboo stalks are slightly bent from drying as they age, and normal wear in areas throughout. Wiring is old and needs replacing. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."