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Vintage Articulated Industrial Task Lamp by O.C. White

$2,000
£1,512.18
€1,770.44
CA$2,845.50
A$2,894.40
CHF 1,661.09
MX$34,794.05
NOK 19,376.53
SEK 19,558.94
DKK 13,235.68

About the Item

c. 1920s-1930s; OC White Company - Worcester, MA, USA Adjustable industrial task lamp with articulated arm and pivoting joints mounted to a weighted circular base. The steel arm extends outward from a central knuckle with a distinctive gear-like adjustment collar, allowing for smooth repositioning and hold. Original domed metal shade remains intact, showing a soft, even spread of light, while the lamp retains a cloth-covered red and tan cord that complements its utilitarian form. Surface shows a well-aged industrial finish with areas of oxidation and wear, reinforcing its workshop origins and long service life. Founded in the late 19th century, the OC White Company became one of America's leading manufacturers of industrial and medical lighting, known for precision-built articulated lamps used in factories, drafting rooms, and laboratories.
  • Attributed to:
    O.C. White (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s/1930s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired in-shop with cloth cord. Wear consistent with age and use. Shows moderate to heavy surface wear including oxidation, finish loss, and patina throughout metal surfaces. Rewired in shop with cloth-covered cord and tested working.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 195251stDibs: LU10033249696732

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