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Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)
Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)
Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view2_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view2_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view3_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view3_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view1_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view1_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_bw.jpg)

Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_bw.jpg)

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Standing Lamp

Decorative Arts and Design

DESIGNER Kurt Versen, American, born Germany, 1901–1997
MANUFACTURER Lightolier
MEDIUM Chromed and copper-plated metal
DATES early 1930s
DIMENSIONS Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm) Diameter of shade: 14 in. (35.6 cm) Diameter of base: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)  (show scale)
MARKINGS no marks
SIGNATURE no signature
INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER 85.164.2
CREDIT LINE H. Randolph Lever Fund
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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). Standing Lamp, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)
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Kurt Versen (American, born Germany, 1901–1997). <em>Standing Lamp</em>, early 1930s. Chromed and copper-plated metal, Overall: 60 1/8 x 14 x 14 in. (152.7 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.164.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.164.2_view4_bw.jpg)

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