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<p>[QUOTE="Georgia1970, post: 194169, member: 3582"]The 1st time I recall seeing these lamps, I was watching old re-runs of the George Burns & Gracie Allen Show. They had a lamp in the front living /entry way that intrigued me. (See photo)</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode “Return to California” 1956</p><p><br /></p><p>The show credits “Brown-Saltman of California” for providing the furnishings.</p><p><br /></p><p>I looked for 1950’s designers and every time I came across this lamp, it was always associated with Adrien Pearsall. (But this is the internet, so it could have been incorrect)</p><p><br /></p><p>Also I have seen it made by Modeline.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also came across this posting in a thread.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><a href="http://www.designaddict.com/authenticated-user/United-States/dstravinski" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.designaddict.com/authenticated-user/United-States/dstravinski" rel="nofollow">dstravinski</a></i></p><p><br /></p><p><i> - 28 Mar 2016</i></p><p><br /></p><p><i><a href="http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182876#comment-182876" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182876#comment-182876" rel="nofollow">#3</a></i></p><p><br /></p><p>This may be a little late, given the post is from 2012, but I asked Jim Pearsall, Adrian's son, whether Adrian had ever designed lamps and his answer was "He did not". Jim was active in Craft Associates, so hopefully this information is sound. I asked the question because I saw many Modeline Lamps attributed to Pearsall as well as other designs. He was pretty unequivocal in his answer.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><a href="http://www.designaddict.com/member/United-States/cdsilva" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.designaddict.com/member/United-States/cdsilva" rel="nofollow">cdsilva</a></i></p><p><br /></p><p><i> - 28 Mar 2016</i></p><p><br /></p><p><i><a href="http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182878#comment-182878" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182878#comment-182878" rel="nofollow">#4</a></i></p><p><br /></p><p>I beleive Modeline made many of the floor and table lamps attributed to Pearsall. I have seen this design with a Modeline label,</p><p><br /></p><p>An unreferenced Pearsall attribution to anything nowadays is pretty much worthless, as he is almost automatically included in any unlabeled carved wood framed piece of furniture. This is a perfect example of caveat emptor, and why it is important to do your own research.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Honestly , for me, I would like to know who to give credit to , but for the most part , I just love the lamp design and would like to stay as original as possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>I searched several weeks until coming across a set, (rather expensive sets), ranging from $800- $2000. , depending on lamp/shade condition and shade origin and wood type . Some w/shades, some w/o.</p><p><br /></p><p>After a year or so of searching, I finally came across a set I felt affordable. They have no inner or outer shade and are made from walnut. (See photo)</p><p><br /></p><p>On the Burns & Allen show, 3 types can be seen on a regular basis. (1st is this design, later added a table and floor lamp) front entry/living, was this particular lamp, in a back hall, a floor lamp matching, but outer shade had been removed, and in the Living Room a wide-narrow shade and much shorter.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do know there is a floor lamp that is part of the set, same design, just taller.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also have found, (this base type) 2 types of wood used, Walnut, like the set I have, and teak.</p><p><br /></p><p>Searching has shown me 3 different variations of the BASE of this lamp, (different designers, manufactures), I assume. (see photo)</p><p><br /></p><p>I find the half sphere / brass more attractive.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have also seen it called Modeline, Rocket,</p><p><br /></p><p>Mine have the inner shade hardware connected with small black clamps to the upper parts, lower connected underneath the socket. Sockets were made from brown bakelite.</p><p><br /></p><p>All photos that I have seen , except the ones you have shown, have had 1 inner ring (see photos) for the outer shade to sit on the inner shade.</p><p><br /></p><p>Looking at photos and doing some measuring, the inner shade ring , top & Bottom ,should be 6” D x 12” L, outer top & bottom ring 14.5” D x 17 “L with a 2 ½ “ drop 6 “ inner ring</p><p><br /></p><p>I have small pieces of the inner shade still attached that I believe are made from fiberglass with a polymer coating, as a lot of shades were in the 50’s. Some replacements look to be white styrene.</p><p><br /></p><p>Outer shade, I’m not sure what the original material used is. I have seen 3 different types.</p><p><br /></p><p>The one you have, a type of polyester/cloth/fiberglass & polymer, with a gold honeycomb design. One seems to be made from a copper? / wire mesh (see photo) the Burns & Allen is this type I think and another, a plain white/off white material with a wide grid, similar to burlap? I believe the “burlap” type is probably a replacement.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>If anyone comes across a definite maker of these , and what material the shades were , it would be great.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Georgia1970, post: 194169, member: 3582"]The 1st time I recall seeing these lamps, I was watching old re-runs of the George Burns & Gracie Allen Show. They had a lamp in the front living /entry way that intrigued me. (See photo) Episode “Return to California” 1956 The show credits “Brown-Saltman of California” for providing the furnishings. I looked for 1950’s designers and every time I came across this lamp, it was always associated with Adrien Pearsall. (But this is the internet, so it could have been incorrect) Also I have seen it made by Modeline. I also came across this posting in a thread. [I][URL='http://www.designaddict.com/authenticated-user/United-States/dstravinski']dstravinski[/URL][/I] [I] - 28 Mar 2016[/I] [I][URL='http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182876#comment-182876']#3[/URL][/I] This may be a little late, given the post is from 2012, but I asked Jim Pearsall, Adrian's son, whether Adrian had ever designed lamps and his answer was "He did not". Jim was active in Craft Associates, so hopefully this information is sound. I asked the question because I saw many Modeline Lamps attributed to Pearsall as well as other designs. He was pretty unequivocal in his answer. [I][URL='http://www.designaddict.com/member/United-States/cdsilva']cdsilva[/URL][/I] [I] - 28 Mar 2016[/I] [I][URL='http://www.designaddict.com/comment/182878#comment-182878']#4[/URL][/I] I beleive Modeline made many of the floor and table lamps attributed to Pearsall. I have seen this design with a Modeline label, An unreferenced Pearsall attribution to anything nowadays is pretty much worthless, as he is almost automatically included in any unlabeled carved wood framed piece of furniture. This is a perfect example of caveat emptor, and why it is important to do your own research. Honestly , for me, I would like to know who to give credit to , but for the most part , I just love the lamp design and would like to stay as original as possible. I searched several weeks until coming across a set, (rather expensive sets), ranging from $800- $2000. , depending on lamp/shade condition and shade origin and wood type . Some w/shades, some w/o. After a year or so of searching, I finally came across a set I felt affordable. They have no inner or outer shade and are made from walnut. (See photo) On the Burns & Allen show, 3 types can be seen on a regular basis. (1st is this design, later added a table and floor lamp) front entry/living, was this particular lamp, in a back hall, a floor lamp matching, but outer shade had been removed, and in the Living Room a wide-narrow shade and much shorter. I do know there is a floor lamp that is part of the set, same design, just taller. I also have found, (this base type) 2 types of wood used, Walnut, like the set I have, and teak. Searching has shown me 3 different variations of the BASE of this lamp, (different designers, manufactures), I assume. (see photo) I find the half sphere / brass more attractive. I have also seen it called Modeline, Rocket, Mine have the inner shade hardware connected with small black clamps to the upper parts, lower connected underneath the socket. Sockets were made from brown bakelite. All photos that I have seen , except the ones you have shown, have had 1 inner ring (see photos) for the outer shade to sit on the inner shade. Looking at photos and doing some measuring, the inner shade ring , top & Bottom ,should be 6” D x 12” L, outer top & bottom ring 14.5” D x 17 “L with a 2 ½ “ drop 6 “ inner ring I have small pieces of the inner shade still attached that I believe are made from fiberglass with a polymer coating, as a lot of shades were in the 50’s. Some replacements look to be white styrene. Outer shade, I’m not sure what the original material used is. I have seen 3 different types. The one you have, a type of polyester/cloth/fiberglass & polymer, with a gold honeycomb design. One seems to be made from a copper? / wire mesh (see photo) the Burns & Allen is this type I think and another, a plain white/off white material with a wide grid, similar to burlap? I believe the “burlap” type is probably a replacement. If anyone comes across a definite maker of these , and what material the shades were , it would be great.[/QUOTE]
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