This auction is for this rare original majestic lamp in Mint condition.

c. 1950’s

Manufacturer: Yasha Heifetz

Origin: USA

A rare and gorgeous lamp by Yasha Heifetz, circa 1950.

Fabulous dramatic form.

In February of 1950, lamp designer Yasha Heifetz (not to be confused with Jascha Heifetz, the violinist) countered that built-in lighting was "flat and static," and he set out to prove the value of a good lamp.

With the MoMA, in 1950 he co-sponsored a national lamp design contest, hoping to change the opinions of Breuer and other modernist purists about domestic lighting.

Some of the competitors were Richard Schultz from Knoll, as well as Frank Greenhaus and Kevin Roche, both of whom worked for Eero Saarinen, along with Alexey Brodovitch, art director for Harper's Bazaar. Fifteen winners were announced in 1951, and Heifetz immediately began producing ten of the winning designs.

Breuer was won over and started ordering lamps for his clients. The modern lamp had gained legitimacy.

The Heifetz Manufacturing Company of New York started in 1938. Their primary product was table lamps, but they also made ashtrays, wood and metal sculptural items and some furniture.

Excellent condition 10/10

Measurements: 65 cm high by 40 cm wide by 40 cm deep

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