identical set of all original american industrial articulating arm task light floor lamps fabricated by fostoria pressed steel company for hardware supplier w.w. grainger. the fully adjustable "craftsman" floor lamps are comprised largely of pressed and folded heavy gauge steel with original rolled rim "slim helmet" shades or reflectors. the four ball and socket joints are in great working condition. the key or paddle switch sockets have been rewired. the weighted metal bases contain a "stepped" art deco style profile. the brushed metal finish has been treated with a clear coat lacquer. the craftsman trademark was registered by sears on may 20, 1927. arthur barrows, head of the company's hardware department, liked the name craftsman and reportedly bought the rights to use it from the marion-craftsman tool company. the brand's early customers were mostly farmers. barrows' successor, tom dunlap, upgraded the quality of the tools and added chrome plating to them as america moved into the automobile age. priced for the pair.