refinished and fully functional c. 1920's antique american medical "type z-70" zoalite infra-red light therapy floor lamp. the lamp base features a visually striking and strongly geometric art deco design in deep relief. the chrome-plated extension or telescoping pole is affixed tightly to a long coiled brushed metal enameled gooseneck arm. the reinforced rolled rim aluminum reflector has a uniform brushed metal finish with rolled lip and embossed "speed ring." the original turned maple wood handle, mounting bracket and brass socket housing completely intact. a fully adjustable ball pivot joint is affixed to the end of the flexible gooseneck arm. a standard incandescent light bulb provides adequate illumination when used as a reading lamp. the infra-red "zoalite" localizing floor lamp was promoted heavily during the 1920's as a device to keep you "full of life and vigor" in addition to relaxing strained muscles. the lamp was fabricated by the burdick cabinet co., established around 1912 in milton, wis. burdick was an early manufacturer of electro-therapeutic appliances, including the "radiovitant" deep-therapy lamp, the actinic ray air-cooled lamp and electric bakers. shade measures 9 3/4 inches in diameter. measures 10 1/4 wide at the base x 68 inches high when fully extended.