Antique and vintage lamps in the mall antiques with gary. Supreme court by benjamin and rena stein of reglor of california in 1953. Phildmorris, 3 years ago reglor actually did make a blackamoor lamp and it was a magnificent pair. Signed reglor of california 1951 will not sell separately. Striking pair of male and female matador lamps are marked reglor of california and dated 1951. The bestlooking lamps in the arrangement were a pair of modern haeger pottery table lamps with two nude women stradling draped fabric. A pair of midcentury reglor california lamps dated 1951 with original finials.
Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Up for auction is a very nice unmarked plaster lamp from the 50s, 1950s in the manner of reglor, continental art, f. Get the best deals on reglor lamp in collectible table lamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The chairish buyer guarantee ensures that you have complete peace of mind when making a purchase on chairish in the event that your item. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. Since im not much of a seasonal decorating kind of girl, all of my six days of spring ideas are about bringing something old back to life again, like how to make a book lamp. Florence nightingale 18201910, known as the lady with the lamp, was a british nurse, social reformer and statistician best known as the founder of modern nursing. The design is very unusual, the base colors are gray green and white and is in the shape of serpents with angled rods appears to be brass that the two spectacular threetier shades rest on, and its cooler. Pair reglor of california deco figural lampsno shades.
Brian newbert i like the desk and the mantle clock too. Close beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Vintage 1949 train stories a little golden story book. The narrative is enjoyable and informative and the book is jammed with beautiful photos, a must have for midcentury collectors. Fabulous original signed1950s famed reglor of california lamp description vintage reglor of california lamp, featuring a sculpted dancer, the mark of the famous reglor line of lamps. It was manufactured by reglar of california in 1951. The evolution of artificial light, jane brox illuminates the fascinating and forgotten history of manmade light, tracing its development through centuries of sputtering, smoking candles, to the gradual refinement of gas and, finally, electric light. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Judging from the photographs, your lamp and shade appear to be in very good to fine condition, a major plus in the marketplace. Avid readers know that nothing is more important to a pleasurable reading experience than an excellent and pure light source. Elegance in candle lighting schiffer book for collectors by bob ruf, pat ruf hardcover august 1996. Auction house galleries, usa black rock galleries brownstone liquidators clearing house estate sales cultwine estate solutions ct full of surprizes estate and tag sales auctions miss spiffy estate sales, llc modern day auctions llc.
Dagonhai history, also known as the fall of the dagonhai, is a book found in the varrock library. Regular lamps were frequently produced as a male and female pair. Vintage reglor lamps pair mid century 1949 male and female asian style art deco. An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oilbased fuel source. The bodies are painted black with the beautiful grain showing through. Vintage reglor of calif 1951 figural lamps with shades ebay. The distinctive shades of reglor lamps were also made in house. Apr 18, 2015 bernie stien and rena stien began reglor of california in 1947. The world of lights we commonly use to illuminate other things can mostly be divided into seven main categories. Antique lamps span a broad spectrum, including well knownstyles like victorian and slag glass and leading names like tiffany, handel, and aladdin. May 29, 2009 reglor lamps posted by all in the vintage family on may 29, 2009 at 12. All prices for reglor lamps do not include an original reglor shade unless expressly stated.
Tv lamps, based upon popular chalkware radio lamp designs, quickly became replaced by ceramic. Our collection has been divided into numerous catagories that are descriptive of the lamp base materials and the manufacturer of the lamp. Difference between led light bulb and regular bulb. After the varrock museum minigame a copy is displayed in case 3 on the 2 nd floor uk. The use of both led light bulbs and regular bulbs have different effects on the environment, energy consumption and also the brightness. There was a time when a courting candle represented an important part of the household and family. Bernie stien and rena stien began reglor of california in 1947. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although not commonly anymore. See more ideas about cool lamps, vintage lamps and midcentury modern. Reglor of california lamps a friend of mine has a pair of. Marfa lights and lamps offers the largest collection of mid century modern lamps and shades available.
Reglor lamps posted by all in the vintage family on may 29, 2009 at 12. Original coolie style shades in nubby silk with dark green fringe at rim. Starting in 1780, the argand lamp quickly replaced other oil. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. See more ideas about vintage, vintage lamps and cool lamps. Aladdin oil lamps collectors knights public group facebook.
Mid century era, pair of figural male and female nubian dancer chalkware lamps, reglor of california, ca 1950s retropolitanltd. Reglor lamps were frequently produced as a male and female pair. The first lamps were of course very primitive, cavemen used to burn animal fat and then placed it in a hollow rock to illuminate the darkness. These very collectible tiki decor lamps were made by the same company that made oscar awards for 52 years. Its the only book out that i know of on the lamps and lighting by the moss company. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Jun 26, 2015 tip if the clamp isnt right next to the screw, this is what happens the book gets pushed apart. Mcm lamps mcm chalkware lamps were often romantic and exotic with a focus on the idealized. National authority on late 19th and early 20th century american lighting nadja maril has a new book, just released by schiffer publishers the updated revised and expanded third edition of her popular reference book antique lamp buyers guide now available at major booksellers and online. The history of the lava lamp at 50, the legendary relic of the college dorm room is still groovy after all these years the lava lamp was invented by edward craven walker whose other claim to fame.
American, peter cooper hewitt patented the mercury vapor lamp in 1901. I wasnt a big fan of comic books, but i remember the racks of them. The term tole, derived from the french tole peinte, painted sheet metal, is synonymous in english usage with japanning on tin, such as the tole shades for bouilotte lamps and other candle shades, and trays and lidded canisters, in which stenciling and gilding often features, almost always on a black ground. Covid19 shows how vulnerable we remain and how we can avoid similar pandemics in the future. German inventor freidrich winzer winsor was the first person to patent coal gas lighting in 1804 and a thermolampe using gas distilled from wood was patented in 1799. Values vary greatly and reproductions abound, so do your homework.
Reglor of california lamps a friend of mine has a pair of reglor of california lamps dated 1951. I used the same restoration process i have used on other chalkware pieces. Im really excited to share some great ideas to add some spunk to your home for spring. History of courting candles wrought iron courting candle. But with time and changing cultures, its popularity faded. Reglor is the combination of the names rena and her cousin gloria. Efesgirl, 4 years ago the closest thing i could find is what is called a blackamoor lamp. Reglor lamps appear regularly for sale on ebay and are found on a number of private direct sale internet sites. Make sure to position the screws where they will be hidden underneath the ceiling utility light when its added, so the screws wont be visible.
On the other hand, regular bulbs are not as bright as the led light bulbs. You are bidding on this fantastic mid century cast plaster lamp. The plaster base of the lamp features a darkly tanned, flowing haired bathing beauty dressed in a pink bikini resting on a stone ledge in a lightgray mountain setting. Hundreds of photos, even gives a nice history of the company and picture of the lady that started the lamp company. The four big names in the genre of mid century modern lamps are majestic, reglor, moss and heifetz. The lowpressure mercury arc lamp of peter cooper hewitt is the very first prototype of todays modern fluorescent lights. This time the focus is on the company and its products, and. I recommend this book for anyone that collects or sells moss lamps. A quality book light from levengers online catalog fits the bill perfectly, and still offers you more than just a simple and effective light source. May 28, 2016 trying to learn how to make a lamp shade for a reglor lamp. Mercury vapor lamps were the forerunners to fluorescent lamps. Reglor lamps are eagerly sought after by modernist collectors, 1950s decade collectors, and individuals who love things fun and funky. The auction house gave them the name the veil dance. Clara discoll was the head of the tiffany womens division and possibly the person who conceived the idea for the iconic tiffany stained glass lamps.
The sheet said that they were from the 1950s, but they had an art deco feel to me. Mid century cast plaster lamp by reglor of california. In general, these lamps are geometric, with globes, hourglasses, and rings being the dominant shapes. Leaf like shapes carved like swathes of fabric at the base are bright in red and greyish blue. All sales are final on madetoorder items, some jewelry and limited selection of other items as noted in the returns and cancellations section of the product. With price guide schiffer book for collectors by calvin shepherd. These were massproduced starting in the 19th century. I recently acquired a monumental table lamp, with the. Check out our reglor selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our lighting shops. Later on in history, greeks evolved the lamp by using terra cotta as an element to hold the flame, but instead of animal fat greeks began using wicks that gave them more control over the flame. New listing vintage mid century lamp with bamboo shade signed nice.
Today, courting candles serve more as a decorative piece. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A rare mid century modern reglor lamp to have survived. Throughout history, nothing has killed more human beings than infectious disease. Find more about birth and history of the electric light. Highpressure arc lights use a small bulb of highpressure gas and include mercury vapor lamps, highpressure sodium arc lamps, and metal.
It is made of heavy weight green crepe with gold chenille trim. The vintage lamp which would have been produced circa early 1960s would have a current fair market value of 175225usd. Chalkware is an american term for popular figurines either made of moulded plaster of paris. Jan 30, 2019 american peter cooper hewitt 18611921 patented u. Reglor lamps appear regularly for sale on ebay and are found on a number of private. Mid century modern pair of tall ceramic table lamps by firenze reglor california leshoppe05.
Chalkware is an american term for popular figurines either made of moulded plaster of paris usually or sculpted gypsum, and painted, typically with oils or watercolors. Credit for the design inspirations is to be shared with oscar vega, a production assistant. I hope this information was helpful to you today, thanks very much for any feedback you am leave for my service, frank. In 1792, the first commercial use of gas lighting began when william murdoch used coal gas for lighting his house in redruth, cornwall. Hand carved from solid oak with gracious curves an a style reminiscent of the art deco period. Favorite add to mid century modern pair of tall ceramic table lamps by firenze reglor. Pair with composite bases featuring deco design man and woman in crashing waves draped with kelp.
Original coolie style shades in nubby silk with dark green fringe at. History of electric lamps as the oil, gas and kerosene held the world as the most important sources of energy and light, a new type of energy was slowly making its place in the world electricity. Unfollow reglor lamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Tiffany by susan vreeland is the delightful fictionalized story of clara driscoll and the years she worked with louis comfort tiffany at his new york studio. This was an arc lamp that used mercury vapor enclosed in a glass bulb. Momo the momo folding book lamp is a delightful, cozy piece of design that, like a good book. The distinctive shades of reglor lamps were also made in. Sometimes i get too caught up restoring that i forget to blog about the restorations i complete. Add a few more screws on the top side of the stack of repurposed books. They were primarily created during one of three periods. Get the best deals on reglor lamp when you shop the largest online selection at. See more ideas about make a lamp, vintage lamps and lamp shades.
These original reglor plaster lamps each measure 27 14 in height to te top of the finial. It is in the west bookcase of the 2 bookcases in the northeast corner of the library. Paperback july 1998 schiffer publishing, ltd isbn 07643060140. An attempt to thwart competitors from copying their highly successful malefemale paired chalkware lamps and statuettes was taken all the way to the u. Here we have an exceptional pair of intricately carved chalkware lamps from reglor of california.
All prices for reglor lamps do not include an original reglor. The closest thing i could find is what is called a blackamoor lamp. Signed reglor of california and is not dated or titled, however i would guess circa 1950s 1960s. Large fluid figures in acid green with black faces, hands and feet. Im working hotandheavy on a comprehensive history reference of the lamp manufacturer, texans incorporated. It tells of the fall of the dagonhai from the quest what lies below. I recently acquired a monumental table lamp, with the shade. Reglor lamp in collectible table lamps for sale ebay. Bernie stein and rena stein began regor of california in 1947. The earliest lamps of the period combined the figurative aesthetics of.
The surprising history of motorized hula girl lamps and their connection to the academy awards. Great colors of deep dark green with bunches of pink grapes and swirling leaves. I touched on their history in my previous book, pedlar of dreams, but the emphasis that time was on their designer, howard kron. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A fluorescent light is a type of electric lamp that excites mercury vapor to create luminescence. I own a 1950s end table lamp made by reglor of california. Shop tole table lamps and other tole lighting from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs.
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