American Industrial Floor Lamp by Jr Palmenbergs Sons New York

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A late 19th-century or early 20th-century industrial floor lamp embossed 'JR Palmenbergs Sons, New York' across the four-legged pedestal base, … Read more A late 19th-century or early 20th-century industrial floor lamp embossed 'JR Palmenbergs Sons, New York' across the four-legged pedestal base, terminating in small metal casters. The large dome light can be tilted upward or downward for directional task lighting, and a large twist clamp allows you to adjust the height by an impressive span of 57" - 98" tall. The wiring and plug appear to be original and function as intended, though we recommend a professional inspection for safety purposes.

The heavy natural patina on this lamp lends an honest, rustic, and utilitarian anchor to a room, with worn paint and enamel that ranges from the dome to the post and the base, in neutrals of cream, black, charcoal, and brown.

A New York family-run business, JR Palmenbergs Sons manufactured and primarily sold department store fixtures, with a sales office at 710 Broadway and a factory at 89th and 91st West Third Street in 1901. Their catalogs and designs are now part of museum collections and considered important examples of early store fixtures and forms for merchandise display. See less