Antique Lighting from

The Drawing Room Antiques

152 Spring Street

Newport, RI 02840

1-401-841-5060


Item #5719. An American Glass Table Lamp. Circa, early 20th century. Probably made by Fostoria Co. Size: base is 5.5" tall x 19" tall to the top of the glass urn and 32" tall to the top of the shade holder. Condition excellent. This lamp was docuemented in a photograph taken in the residence of The White House during the Johnson administration. Pictured on page 116 in "The Living White House" by Lonnelle Aikman for The White House Historical Association. LCC No. 66-30559. Published 1966. Price: $950.00.


Shows a photo in the White House with an identical lamp on a table by the window. Pictured is President Eisenhower in the center of the photo.






"Antique Lighting

Table Lamps from the 19th Century

The Drawing Room Antiques

Written by Federico Santi and John Gacher

All the lamps in this book are for sale and are priced.

"Antique Lighting: Table Lamps from the 19th century" showcases candelabras, Argand, Sinumbra, Solar, Carcel, Moderator, gas and kerosene fixtures. The Drawing Room Antiques in Newport, RI presents dozens of examples currently in inventory with descriptions including materials, sizes, and prices. This book can also be used as a reference book for beginning collectors of 19th century table lamps. Historic interiors commonly use period lighting to enhance the authentic style being created. Rare examples are often viewed in historic homes across America starting with the White House in Washington. Room settings in museums depicting 19th century decorating styles feature period table lamps because they were critical to families to provide light for evening activities. The range of innovative lighting mechanisms during the 19th century is showcased in this volume

Available from Amazon: ISBN: 9781070164403


ZSOLNAY // FURNITURE // GLASS // PORCELAIN // POTTERY // METAL
LIGHTING // PAINTINGS // EPHEMERA // TEXTILES // GOTHIC // MISCELLANEOUS//CLOCKS


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The Drawing Room is located at 152-154 Spring Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.We are open daily from 11 am to 5 pm and by appointment. If you have an interest in an item listed in this document or wish to purchase an item, please call us at 1-401-841-5060. Our email address is: drawrm@hotmail.com