Uncommon and likely custom 1950s Hollywood Regency hammered copper & brass tall table lamp made exclusively by Hans Grag for Gump’s of San Francisco.
Skillfully hand-shaped and hammered copper half-dome cap and gracefully worked copper (or copper-toned brass) staves with brass rod spacers combine to present a supremely elegant and perfectly-proportioned botanical aesthetic. Very subtle variances in tone and texture provide an added level of sophistication to the nicely muted finish.
Hans Grag signature and Gump’s stamped into base. Brass stem with original brass finial, harp, and socket. Likely original large pleated black silk drum shade featuring beaded brocade and velvet trim is included, though we suggest an update.
Grag Studios—with a decades-long reputation for superbly conceived and crafted decorative metal work—was founded in 1952 by Hans in California, with its lighting only being available through Gump’s. His son Norman took over the studio in 1965 after his father’s passing, and it’s currently overseen by his grandson Jon, who continues to Craft exceptional pieces in the family tradition.
Overall dimensions are H 37.25 in. x Dm 6 in.. Height to top of socket is 23.5 in.
Great vintage condition. A few faint, mostly tiny marks/scratches on body. Slight hint of patina where base meets bottom, which has a few tiny nicks. Stem and finial w/ slight patina and a few marks. Shade w/ tiny holes, snags, and internal dings.