Extendable, elegant swag lamp in brass with perforated red lacquered metal shade and red leatherette wrapped arm and handle containing the on/off switch (Italy, ca. 1950s). The handle is counter weight to modulate the height of the shade - when it is pulled down, the shade is adjusted upward, and when it is released, the shade is lowered. Furthermore, the telescoping stem arm be manually lengthened or shortened, depending on preferred shade/light source placement. Discerning design details in ar