HELEN DRYDEN 1935 Art Deco Stylized Table Desk Masque Lamp In Chromed Steel
Table desk lamp designed by Helen Dryden.
This is a very rare table-desk accent lamp, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This "Masque" lamp was originally designed by Helen Dryden for The Revere Copper And Brass Company In The 1930's. Masterfully crafted in chromed steel with high polished finish. The lamp feature the stylized Masque-face of a women with minimalism pattern. The incised lines depict the female features and wavy hair extensions at the sides. Take a tubular Edison base lightbulb installed from the back and the light is reflected around, creating an halo of light.
This vintage desk lamp is a stunning addition to any collection. The chromed material and the Art Deco style, make it a unique and stylish decorative piece. The lamp is in working order and features a flexible swivel design, making it perfect for any task. With its classic design and high-quality construction, this lamp is sure to impress. Whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique piece to add to your home, this vintage desk lamp is the perfect choice. It is fitted with an electric long cord and a push on/off button.
Country: American.
Period: Art Deco.
Year: 1930-1935
Weight: About 3 or 4 pounds, (1.36 Kg).
Measurements: 260 mm by 89 mm by 108 mm (10.25 x 3.5 x 4.25 Inches).
Helen Dryden Industrial Designer
Helen Dryden was an American artist and successful industrial designer in the 1920s and 1930s. She was reportedly described by The New York Times as being the highest-paid woman artist in the United States. Following the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Dryden turned her attention to industrial design, producing many designs for tableware, lamps, and other housewares for the Revere Corporation. She had a highly paid job with the Dura Company until the stock market crash of 1929. At this point, she was replaced by George W. Walker. It seems Dryden never fully recovered from this blow. Christopher Gray wrote, the 1925 census recorded her living at 9 East 10th Street with her 25-year-old Philippine-born cook and butler, Ricardo Lampitok. Dryden worked for Studebaker from 1935 to 1938, reportedly earning $100,000 per year ($2,164,539 in 2023 dollars. Automotive designer Raymond Loewy contracted with her to help him design Studebaker interiors. Her work on the interior of the 1936 Studebaker Dictator and President that established Helen Dryden as an important twentieth-century industrial designer. The advertisements by the automaker proclaimed, "It's styled by Helen Dryden." Dryden designed the Studebaker President throughout, and the press marveled that a woman had attained this eminence in mechanical engineering. Studebaker described the interior of the 1937 cars as "refreshingly ventilated and generously roomy, …tastefully and distinctively styled by famous Helen Dryden, America's "first lady" of design." Similar advertisements mentioning Helen Dryden by name appeared in popular magazines and many newspapers, an unusual effort "to publicize a specific designer, especially a woman, in car advertising" at that time. She was considered "one of the top industrial designers and one of the few women in the automotive field." Dryden worked with Loewy through 1940.
Condition: The overall condition of this accent lamp is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in their settings. This lamp has been tested and carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D092424SRCB/.6549
