{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-frederick-cooper-adjustable-brass-pharmacy-floor-lamp-c-1970s","title":"Mid Century Modern Frederick Cooper Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp, c. 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined American reading lamp by Frederick Cooper of Chicago, composed around a narrow telescoping stem, weighted circular base, and elongated barrel-form shade. Its adjustable height and directional light preserve the practical intelligence of the pharmacy-lamp form while the softly aged brass gives it considerably more presence than the anonymous lighting humanity now orders in flat boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Mid-Century Modern \/ Hollywood Regency\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frederick Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago, Illinois\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable pharmacy or reading floor lamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp rises from a substantial stepped circular base through a slender adjustable column, transitioning into a curved arm that positions the light directly over a chair, desk, bedside, or reading surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elongated half-cylinder shade is constructed in brass with subtle banded detailing and an integrated toggle switch beneath the housing. The shade can be repositioned at the neck, while the telescoping stem allows the overall height to be raised or lowered according to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior socket retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick Cooper, Chicago\u003c\/strong\u003e maker’s label. The lamp is shown illuminated and was functioning at the time of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederick Cooper established his Chicago studio in 1923, initially working as a sculptor and watercolorist before applying his interest in form and material to lighting. The company became known for combining brass, glass, wood, ceramic, and fabric in lighting designs that ranged from traditional decorative lamps to streamlined modern forms. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildwoodhome.com\/frederick-cooper\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Frederick Cooper - Wildwood\"\u003eWildwood\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adjustable model dates to the 1970s and belongs to a family of brass pharmacy and reading lamps produced by Frederick Cooper during the period. A closely matching example is documented with an adjustable height of approximately 36 to 55 inches, while other Cooper pharmacy lamps of the decade feature similar weighted bases, curved arms, directional shades, and approximately 22-inch projections. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chairish.com\/product\/33474301\/c-1970-frederick-cooper-brass-bankers-style-adjustable-floor-lamp\" title=\"C 1970 Frederick Cooper Brass Bankers Style Adjustable Floor Lamp | Chairish\"\u003eChairish\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 36–55 in. adjustable H × 10 in. base diameter × 22 in. overall projection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 13 in. W × 4.5 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass with weighted metal base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood vintage condition with natural brass patina, light oxidation, surface marks, and age-related wear. No obvious dents, losses, or structural damage visible. Working at the time of photography\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker \/ Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrederick Cooper, Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1970s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrederick Cooper Chicago label inside shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated toggle switch beneath shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescoping height with directional shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle tubular incandescent-style bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow footprint slips beside a sofa, lounge chair, desk, or bed without surrendering useful floor space. More importantly, the adjustable stem and focused shade make it genuine task lighting rather than a decorative object pretending illumination was an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unpolished brass surface gives the lamp warmth and visual depth, allowing it to sit comfortably among antique furnishings, modern upholstery, dark woods, or more restrained contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47808179208297,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DSC01244.jpg?v=1784163230","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/mid-century-modern-frederick-cooper-adjustable-brass-pharmacy-floor-lamp-c-1970s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}