Lamp - plastic, Glass - Mid-century ceiling lamp






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Mid-century ceiling lamp from the Netherlands, dating to 1950–1960, with a cylindrical opal glass shade and a green and yellow geometric motif, made of plastic and glass, 17 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter, in good used condition and in working order.
Description from the seller
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp with geometric pattern – ca. 1960
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp from the 1950s–1960s, with a characteristic design that fits perfectly within the optimistic aesthetics of the post-war period. The lamp combines a clean modern design with a subtly playful decoration and forms a particularly atmospheric object for any interior.
The lamp features a cylindrical shade of matte opal glass that distributes the light softly and evenly. Around the shade runs a striking geometric pattern of arrow-shaped motifs in green and pale gold. This decoration refers to the typical graphic patterns of Mid-Century design, in which rhythm, repetition, and color accents play an important role.
When the lamp is lit, the pattern comes beautifully to life. The opal glass provides a warm, diffuse illumination while the decoration subtly lights up, creating a particularly atmospheric effect.
The design aligns with the international Mid-Century Modern movement (ca. 1945–1970), in which simplicity, functionality, and graphic forms were central. In this period, lighting and interior objects were often produced with new glass and plastic techniques, allowing clean lines to be combined with decorative patterns.
The lamp has a compact shape and is therefore ideal for use in a hall, bedroom, kitchen, or as a stylish ceiling lamp in a vintage interior.
A charming and characterful piece of lighting that beautifully brings out the mood of the sixties.
Dimensions
Height 17 cm
Diameter 16.5 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description. Not supplied with bulb
Note: For safety reasons we recommend having lamps installed by specialists.
The entire item is well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover the cost of packing materials and transportation. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp with geometric pattern – ca. 1960
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp from the 1950s–1960s, with a characteristic design that fits perfectly within the optimistic aesthetics of the post-war period. The lamp combines a clean modern design with a subtly playful decoration and forms a particularly atmospheric object for any interior.
The lamp features a cylindrical shade of matte opal glass that distributes the light softly and evenly. Around the shade runs a striking geometric pattern of arrow-shaped motifs in green and pale gold. This decoration refers to the typical graphic patterns of Mid-Century design, in which rhythm, repetition, and color accents play an important role.
When the lamp is lit, the pattern comes beautifully to life. The opal glass provides a warm, diffuse illumination while the decoration subtly lights up, creating a particularly atmospheric effect.
The design aligns with the international Mid-Century Modern movement (ca. 1945–1970), in which simplicity, functionality, and graphic forms were central. In this period, lighting and interior objects were often produced with new glass and plastic techniques, allowing clean lines to be combined with decorative patterns.
The lamp has a compact shape and is therefore ideal for use in a hall, bedroom, kitchen, or as a stylish ceiling lamp in a vintage interior.
A charming and characterful piece of lighting that beautifully brings out the mood of the sixties.
Dimensions
Height 17 cm
Diameter 16.5 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description. Not supplied with bulb
Note: For safety reasons we recommend having lamps installed by specialists.
The entire item is well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover the cost of packing materials and transportation. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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