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Very elegant Warren Kessler Lamp in Gourd Shape.
In 1939 Warren Kessler built a factory on the site of the …
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Very elegant Warren Kessler Lamp in Gourd Shape.
In 1939 Warren Kessler built a factory on the site of the Feuchsel Pickle Works, located north of the railroad tracks, east of Broadway. This company manufactured lamps and lighting units for all the American embassies around the world. Exquisite Kessler lamps were included in the remodeling of the Truman White House. Motto in 1946 "What Bethpage Makes - Makes Bethpage." Warren L. Kessler, Inc. Manufacturers of lamps and decorative accessories.
In the mid 30's Warren Kessler had a store on West 23 Street in New York City then to West 24th Street where he assemble lamps. The business was known as Warlou, for Warren Louis Kessler. In 1938 he expanded the operation to manufacturing glass and relocated in Bethpage.
Warren, the eldest son of Austrian Immigrants, was a genius of design and a good business man. He brought many skilled craftsman from Czechoslovakia to produce the same high quality of glass that was the pride of Europe. Many of these craftsmen were housed in a home on Central Avenue and Broadway. In 1941 the factory was in full operation.
Great investment on a Warren Kessler Lamp.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 36ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Artist
- Warren Kessler
- Period
- 1940s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Gourd
- Lights
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Hardwired
- Condition Notes
Great conditions for it’s age
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Great conditions for it’s age
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
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