Reglor of California Mid-Century Nefertiti Lamp with Period Shade L729
Measures, including shade, 32" tall x 10" x 10". In Reglor's patented Chalkware.
Bernie Stein and Rena Stein began Reglor of California in 1947. Reglor is the combination of the names Rena and her cousin Gloria. Reglor lamps were frequently produced as a male and female pair. There is much info on the internet. Many companies made copies of Reglor originals and Reglor tried to sue a number of them. There were many companies making these pieces such as Continental Art Pottery.
Credit for the design inspirations is to be shared with Oscar Vega, a production assistant. Reglor lamps were frequently produced as a male and female pair. The distinctive shades of Reglor lamps were also made in house. Production stopped in 1975 when the Reglor factory in Montebello, California burned. Reglor made some iconic shades for their lamps which are at once recognizable and much in demand.