Signed HEIFETZ Russian Dancer Cubist Table Lamp & Woven Shade

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Signed HEIFETZ Russian Dancer Cubist Table Lamp & Woven Shade :
$92.95

A wonderful Carved Walnut table lamp of a Young Russian Folk Dancer made by Heifetz.Original Bakelite cord. Includes woven splint shade. Signed.
Yasha Heifetz was an artist & sculptor with a passion for woodcarving. He is Best known today for being the manufacturer of the 10 important lamps designed for the Museum of Modern Art lighting design competition of 1950.
Heifetz opened his shop The Heifetz Company in Manhattan in the late 40 with a focus on modern decorative objects & lighting. He would go on to sell small hand crafted pieces of furniture as well, which adhered to the modern aesthetic. Heifetz had a full compliment woodworking studio in his home, where he did the carving for the sculptural elements adorning many of the lamps sold in his Manhattan shop.CREATORHeifetz (Maker)OF THE PERIODArt Deco/ CubismPLACE OF ORIGINUnited StatesDATE OF MANUFACTUREca 1950MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUESBrass, 28 in.Hx 9 in.Wx 5 in.DShade: 15 in. Diameter x 9 in. H