C. 1937 rare Faries Guardsman Machine Age Art Deco Lamp Dark Bronze & Nickel
This a rare dark bronze and bright nickel version of the iconic classic Machine Age Art Deco “Guardsman” lamp and dates to the mid 1930s. The original Guardsman was designed in 1936 by the industrial designer B. Dickerson for Faries Manufacturing Company of Decatur, Illinois. Faries was known for quality desk, office and shop lighting from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. Faries art deco desk lamps are recognized for their Machine Age and Moderne designs and are highly valued by collectors. This lamp is notably well made and is quite substantial. The original bronze finish has some wear but nothing that detracts from the overall beauty of the piece. This lamp was sought after by Hollywood set designers and is notably in the Irene Dunne Cary Grant classic film “The Awful Truth” (1937) in the courtroom scene; it shows up in numerous other classic films. (I’ll try to upload some photos). Works great, the wiring is in good condition but please check it out yourself before use as it is nearly 90 years old!