Pair of Michael Taylor-Style Pale Pink Plaster Spiral Column Floor Lamps, 1980s

An impressive pair of 1980s pale pink plaster spiral column floor lamps with shades, done in the manner of Michael Taylor for Kreiss.

Substantial column with a tightly-twisted spiral body, Roman-style multi-band capital, and broad stepped base. Deeply and organically textured Tuscan stucco-like layer hand-crafted over a smooth plaster core. We’ve been unable to find any other examples with the exact same striking form. Further setting the pair apart from their similarly-styled contemporaries is the tinted plaster’s very pretty shade of super pale pink blush, a finish we’ve not found on them elsewhere. It’s an incredibly delicate color that’s difficult to capture in camera—the uniform warm pink tone can take on a very subtle hint of peach under certain lighting conditions.

With original brass stem, socket, and fittings. Includes original light and warm ecru empire-style shade. 31.5 inch-long cord appears to be original as well.

Dimensions overall;
Height: 72 in
Diameter: 28 in
Column is H 60 in. x Dia. 24.75 in. at bottom and Dia. 5.5 in. at top. Height to top of finial is 64.5 in. Each weighs a substantial 44 lbs.

Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage condition. Two blemishes: a 1.5″ chip on top ring showing white underlayer; a shallow 1.25″ divot-like chip on very top, not as noticeable due to location/lamp shade. Tiny bit of white spackle. Bases show fairly faint age/wear.