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  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen
  • Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

Walter von Nessen

United States, 1950-1959

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Dimensions
23.50in H x 3.75in W x 3.75in D / Lamp Shade: 10in H x 10in W /
Materials
Italian Carrara Marble, New Brass Hardware
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Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Table Lamps by Walter von Nessen

Walter von Nessen

United States, 1950-1959

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15+
Years of restoration craft
8,000
Pieces restored in-house
80+
Designers represented

Elegant pair of modern marble table lamps designed by Walter von Nessen for Nessen Lighting in the United States circa 1950s. After immigrating from Germany to the States, von Nessen set up a shop in the NYC area where he worked on crafting architectural lighting like these spectacular pair of table lamps. These petite scale lamps are crafted in solid Italian Carrara marble, showcase a mix of geometric and clean lines that exemplify the minimalist influences of Mid-Century Modern design. The white and gray veined marble pattern adds gorgeous detail to any interior while creating a statement of contemporary aesthetic. Both lamps have been  rewired by our expert craftsmen, complemented with new brass hardware and a new linen shade to accentuate the perfect spot in your home.

Product care

Marble care tip

Marble

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Chrome and Brass care tip

Chrome and Brass

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Walter von Nessen

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Walter von Nessen

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

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Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.
Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.
New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.
Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.