Dijkstra Lampen - Hanging lamp - UFO - Steel

A special vintage ceiling luminaire from the Dutch manufacturer Dijkstra Lampen, executed in a characteristic Space Age / Mid-Century Modern design from around the 1970s.

The lamp features a striking, wide metal shade with a brushed bronze/brass finish. The flowing, almost dish-shaped form gives the lamp a distinctly futuristic character that closely matches Dutch and European interior design from the 1960s and 1970s.

The light is dispersed downward and around the central portion. In the middle there is a striking mirror-like/chrome-colored head, which forms a beautiful decorative accent both when switched off and when illuminated. When the lamp is lit, a warm, atmospheric light circle emerges, nicely contrasting with the dark metallic exterior.

The lamp can be mounted very close to the ceiling and is therefore very suitable as a plafonnier for a living room, hall, bedroom, or stylish vintage interior. Due to its sculptural design it is also a decorative object even when the lighting is not on.

Condition: the lamp is in good vintage condition with signs of use and aging appropriate to its age. In the photos you can see light scratches and signs of wear on the metal. These contribute to the authentic vintage character. The lighting is photographed while working. Please view all photos carefully; they form an important part of the condition description.

Features: manufacturer Dijkstra Lampen, Netherlands; period probably circa 1970s; style Space Age / Mid-Century Modern; metal dish-shaped shade with brushed metallic bronze/brass finish; light interior and mirror-like central element. Electrical installation and fitting as shown in the photos.

For collectors of Dutch vintage design this is a particularly decorative piece. The combination of the large round form, warm metallic finish, and indirect light effect makes the lamp very recognizable to interior design of that period.