Art Deco Polaroid No. 112 Desk Lamps by Clarence Kennedy and Charles Baratelli

Item Details

A pair of classic desk lamps of industrial art deco design, the Number 112 desk lamp designed by Clarence Kennedy and Charles Baratelli for Polaroid. These lamps were produced between 1937 and 1938 of dark brown Bakelite with amber glass; they have a streamline moderne design and a toggle switch. On one lamp, the label ‘Trademark Polaroid Desk Lamp, 112, Demonstration Unit, Not for Sale’ is attached to the shade.

Condition

- good to fair: lamps tested; one lamp powers on but has cracked cord, cord replacement recommended; other lamp did not power on, button switch does not depress.

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Item #

17LAX292-227-001