The technique of layering sheets of mica with shellac was pioneered in 1910 by Dirk Van Erp, who immigrated from Holland to the US, settling in San Franscico. By trial and error Van Erp created a process of applying shellac to sheets of mica, making what became known as isinglass. The shellac used at that time dried to an amber color, which gives the mica a warm glow when the lamps are in use. There is something very Old world about the amber glow of these lamps. Sherlock Holmes might have enjoyed having one on Baker St. to add to the air of mystery in his space.
Van Erp's desk lamps are highly priced in the antique market, currently selling for as much as $159,000. Welcome one of these classic desk lamps to your desk. Meyda Tiffany takes pride in using the same time honored techniques to produce these Van Erp style lamps, complete with new wiring and switches, giving you the best of both worlds.
Van Erp's desk lamps are highly priced in the antique market, currently selling for as much as $159,000. Welcome one of these classic desk lamps to your desk. Meyda Tiffany takes pride in using the same time honored techniques to produce these Van Erp style lamps, complete with new wiring and switches, giving you the best of both worlds.
You can find these lamps at Desk Lamp Daddy .
