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Sculptural Bronze Art Deco Floor Lamp by The Crest Company circa 1930

$5,500
£4,200.04
€5,033.01
CA$7,919.36
A$8,164.75
CHF 4,599.21
MX$104,478.06
NOK 53,070.04
SEK 55,508.15
DKK 37,634.69

About the Item

A striking and rare transitional floor lamp by The Crest Company of Chicago, crafted circa 1930 in a refined interplay of bronze and silvered bronze, topped with its original bronzed steel shade. The form is boldly sculptural yet restrained, capturing the shift from the decorative geometry of Art Deco to the sleeker, more architectural forms of early modernism. The contrast between warm, patinated bronze and cooler silvered bronze elements adds visual depth while highlighting the lamp’s elegant verticality and refined silhouette. The overall effect is subtly glamorous but not ornate—a balance of decorative presence and pared-back sophistication. The design language—especially in the clean transitions, slender profile, and material mix—feels reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger, though this piece predates much of his output. Like Parzinger’s later work, it speaks to a tasteful hybrid of modernism and classical reference, making it a superb anchor piece in a transitional, eclectic, or neoclassical modern interior. The Crest Company was known in its time for producing high-end lighting and metalwork for luxury interiors, and this piece would have likely been purchased through a designer or a specialty showroom catering to a sophisticated urban clientele in cities like Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles. A beautifully crafted, materially rich, and design-forward lamp that reads just as well in a contemporary space today as it would have in a 1930s penthouse—an enduring bridge between eras.
  • Creator:
    The Crest Company, Chicago (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU88301121438

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