Thrift Store Find Eames Era/Mid Century Floor lamp

[chadkeath]

Hi gang. Purchased this at a thrift store the other day. Amazing Eames era/mid century floor lamp. I am trying to figure out its age. The style screams Eames/mid century. The bottom is weighted with cast iron. The shade is a fiber glass and string? Beautiful piece. So am hoping someone can shed some light (no pun intended) on this piece. Any thoughts.

 

[GlenDronach]

My guess is American, 50's/very early 60's. The globe may actually be lucite and not fiberglass, it was a common "spaghetti" style shade during the period. The tripod base is pretty interesting.

It's kind of a cross between modern and colonial styles, most likely a low/middle end of the market producer.

::you can disregard this, pet peeve alert::

I deal specifically with mid century modern pieces. There is no "Eames era" and it's been something sellers have invented recently and doesn't serve much of a purpose besides connect the "Eames" name with the piece to draw more hits, similar to tagging "Mad Men" with an item that would never be caught dead on the set. Ray and Charles Eames would not have produced a piece like this.

Done.

I'm not sure of your market. On the coasts you might see 100-250 depending on the retail environment. In the flyovers you might see 80-120. Let me know how you're selling it and I can maybe offer some tips.

 

[chadkeath]

Thanks for the advice. I noticed on the bottom of the base there is some writing. Going to check it out in the morning. Will post in the morning. I appreciate the help.

 

[vpnavy]

I agree with accordselux and really a nice buy. Thanks for sharing...

 

[tamrock]

Pretty cool! Some would say it's "atomic era or age" most likely an invented term also. I'd say it's hip!

 

[GlenDronach]

Thanks for the advice. I noticed on the bottom of the base there is some writing. Going to check it out in the morning. Will post in the morning. I appreciate the help.

No problem, interested in what the writing has to say!

 

[chadkeath]

Well the writing turned out to be a number and something else I cannot make it. The number is X187-102