Laurel Lamp MFG - - Richard Barr, Herold Weiss - Banker table lamp - M-9628 - Chrome-plated metal

Absolutely rare Laurel Lamp MFG co table lamp by Richard Barr & Harold Weiss ca. 60s/70s matt chrome banker's lamp style The condition is age-appropriate with traces such as minor scratches but can still be rated as good! The lamp was rewired in 1990 Service entered at the bottom of the lamp Function is given 35 cm high 36. 5 cm wide Base 14. 5 cm

The Laurel Lamp Company was founded in 1946 in Newark, New Jersey, by Max Weiss and his two sons Murray and Harold Weiss.
Laurel stood out for its mid-century modern designs, exceptional engineering, unique construction and flawless finishes.
Laurel, in particular, was known for prolific mid-century modern lighting designs, including his iconic “Mushroom” lamps, brutalist lighting, Italian-inspired arc lamps, and other more traditional offerings.
In its commitment to the highest manufacturing standards, the Laurel Lamp Company chose to produce and design most components in-house - including casting, plating, polishing and assembly - with the notable exception of importing glass from throughout Europe.
The company's design work was overseen by co-founder and president Harold Weiss and was supplemented by collaborations with notable designers such as Pierre Cardin, the House of Salviati in Murano, Italy, and Bijan of California, among others. Laurel remained under the leadership of president and co-founder until 1979 Harold Weiss before the company finally disappeared from the housing market in 1981.