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Up for sale is a Vintage Mid 20th Century American Brutalist Scrap Metal Sculptural Table Lamp! It measures 25 1/2" tall. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered light surface wear; lamp works fine). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!
This one-of-a-kind mid-century American Brutalist sculptural table lamp is a masterpiece of custom industrial folk art, seamlessly blending rugged machinery with intricate studio craftsmanship. Hand-wrought from heavy salvaged industrial components, the piece features a dramatic, torch-cut cylindrical steel shade that projects captivating, fractured patterns of light and shadow. The central stem incorporates a heavy mechanical gear element, descending into a highly textured, abstract base composed of a densely welded pile of steel chain links and prominent hex bolts. Likely created in California—the mid-century epicenter of the rugged "California Modern" artisan craft movement—the piece beautifully captures the raw energy of West Coast studio metalwork. Nestled directly into this industrial foundation is a whimsical, hand-crafted "rail spike man" figurine captured in a quiet moment reading a book, complete with a stamped copper placard at his feet reading "Col. Webster." This unique military commemorative detail infuses the cold, heavy-metal construction with an incredibly rare narrative charm, making it a spectacular statement piece for any collector of high-end industrial, Steampunk, or Organic Modern design.
♦️$60.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jun 21 - Jun 26
US$40
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