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Machine Age/Art Deco Lamp c.1935 by Markel | Art Deco1262 of 1284 |  |  |
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The Markel Corporation, Buffalo NY, circa 1935 brings us the finest Machine Age/Streamline lamps known to man. Their designers were not well documented but they surely brought to market something extraordinary. These lamps are made of steel, not brass like most others, and are built to last 1,000 years. A profoundly satisfying and alluring "machine for living."
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Art Deco LampsWhen we think of Art Deco, we typically conjure images of streamlined archi…
Awesome! Never seen on like this. What a great piece!
Extremely Nice Design!!!!! ... Solo or a pair?
That's Funky..........................super great thing !
Very much looking like " steampunk art " which it resembles. Who would not want to own something as beautiful as this? Magnifique !!~
That is very nice, never seen anything like it before.
Wow, love it, I need one!
U have some COOL stuff!!
Love this! Now, where's the spaceship?
Similar to the Pattyn lamps by Walter van Nessen