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Object Timeline

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1989

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Jazz Lamp

This is a Lamp. It was designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and manufactured by PAF. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plastic, metal, halogen bulb. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by KOCH + LOWY, INC.. It is credited Gift of Koch & Lowy..

Its dimensions are

19.4 x 22 x 12 cm (7 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Jazz Lamp; Designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (b. 1935); Manufactured by PAF (Italy); Italy; plastic, metal, halogen bulb; 19.4 x 22 x 12 cm (7 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Koch & Lowy.; 1991-12-1

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