Lamp - Wrought iron

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Original scissor lamp, a classic piece of 1950s industrial design produced in the German Democratic Republic by VEB Dresden, with a wrought iron arm finished in brown and a white Bakelite shade and on/off switch, extending up to 100 cm, shade diameter 25 cm, height 24 cm, in excellent condition and in full working order.

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Original scissor lamp is a classic piece of industrial design from the 1950s. Produced in the former GDR, it combines functionality with a fascinating vintage character. The scissor arm is made of iron and finished in a beautiful shade of brown. The lampshade and the matching on/off switch are in white Bakelite. This lamp was produced in Dresden by the state-owned VEB in the 50s/60s and was used on the wall on workbenches or technical offices. The lamp is extendable, foldable up and down, and laterally positionable with tightening or opening via a manual screw in burgundy Bakelite. Maximum extension 100 cm. Lampshade diameter 25 cm, height 24 cm. The lamp is perfectly functional and ready for use.

Original scissor lamp is a classic piece of industrial design from the 1950s. Produced in the former GDR, it combines functionality with a fascinating vintage character. The scissor arm is made of iron and finished in a beautiful shade of brown. The lampshade and the matching on/off switch are in white Bakelite. This lamp was produced in Dresden by the state-owned VEB in the 50s/60s and was used on the wall on workbenches or technical offices. The lamp is extendable, foldable up and down, and laterally positionable with tightening or opening via a manual screw in burgundy Bakelite. Maximum extension 100 cm. Lampshade diameter 25 cm, height 24 cm. The lamp is perfectly functional and ready for use.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Iron type
Wrought iron
No. of items
1
Material
Bakelite, Iron
Country of Origin
Germany
Style
Industrial
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
24 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
2 g
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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