DESCRIPTION

Vintage whimsical nautical shell style lamp made of molded plaster, designed and sculpted by Edward J. Krumpe for Sirmos sometime in the 1970's. The lamp is molded plaster which makes the lamp an earlier model, The lamp has a faux shell finish in whites and with light rose and green highlights. Sirmos is still in business under new ownership, the lamp was discontinued.

The lamp stands 33 1/2 inches to the top of the finial, 23 3/4 inches to the top of the socket and 16 inches to the top of the base. At its widest the lamp is 13 inches wide and about 9 inches deep.

The lampshade is NOT included, just used as a reference for scale and possible presentation in an interior.

The lamp is unmarked, but is well documented in an early Sirmos catalog. The lamp is listed as ld243 Shell Cluster.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE DESIGNER

Louis Bromante was a well known and respected New York interior designer. In the early 70’s he met the famous sculptor and architect Edward J. Krumpe. Edward owned a manufacturing company specializing in decorative lighting and architectural elements made out of plaster. He maintained this business for over 40 years, and at that point was ready to retire. In 1972 Louis bought the company to continue Edward’s legacy. He gave the company a new name – Sirmos. The word comes from Greek meaning “ to mold”, “to shape”, “to style”. Throughout the years he has created exclusive collections of distinctive furnishings and lighting, available only through the professional network of interior designers and architects. Sirmos was sold in 2005, there after the pieces were made of polymer rather than plaster.

CONDITION

The socket insulation, the harp, the finial, the nylon twisted cord, vintage inspired plug and felt scratch pad are new. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and is ready to be installed in an interior.

Other than the new additions, the lamp is in good vintage condition, no chips, cracks, discolorations.

SHIPPING

The lamp will be carefully packed using bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts and a rigid cardboard box. The carrier will be Federal Express Ground for businesses or Federal Express Home Delivery, the piece will always be insured for the sold amount, a Federal Express tracking number will be emailed to the buyer on the day of shipment, which is usually within two business days after purchase, and the package will have to be signed for upon arrival if the value is over $100.00.

PLEASE NOTE DESCRIPTION, CONDITION AND PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY, FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO REQUEST OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS, RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THIS ITEM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND "AS DESCRIBED".