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Object Timeline

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1951

  • Work on this object began.

2014

  • We acquired this object.

  • We exhibited this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Anywhere Lamp Lamp

This is a lamp. It was designed by Greta Von Nessen and manufactured by Nessen Studios, Inc.. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 2014. Its medium is aluminum, steel, bakelite (tm), lamp cords. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 38 x 38 x 38 cm (14 15/16 x 14 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Anywhere Lamp Lamp; Designed by Greta Von Nessen (American, b. Sweden, 1900 - 1974); Manufactured by Nessen Studios, Inc. (United States); USA; aluminum, steel, bakelite (tm), lamp cords; H x W x D: 38 x 38 x 38 cm (14 15/16 x 14 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2014-25-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Teaspoon Gallery: Recent Acquisitions.

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