Table lamp - Wood - Mid Century / Space Age
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This working articulated wooden table lamp in a mid-century modern, Space Age style dates from 1950–1960, measures 27 × 11 × 7 cm and is in good used condition with small signs of ageing.
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Description from the seller
Articulated wooden table lamp
Mid Century and Space Age design
Probably Czechoslovakia • Estimated 1950s–1960s • Designer and maker unidentified
A distinctive wooden table lamp combining sculptural mid-century design with a playful, rocket-like silhouette reminiscent of early Space Age aesthetics. Two tapered wooden supports, joined by crossbars, hold an elongated central body mounted on a pivot. Rounded wooden adjustment knobs allow the body to move from an upright position to a nearly horizontal angle.
Presented with an off-white tapered lampshade and a black twisted fabric-covered cord. The wooden surfaces show natural grain and age-related patina. Recessed hanging fittings are visible on the underside.
The underside retains an identification label marked 40W 250V, with an oval monogram and additional lettering that have not yet been conclusively identified. According to the previous owner, the lamp was acquired during a journey through Eastern Europe in the 1980s and was already considered an older object at that time.
Attribution note: The proposed Czechoslovak origin and estimated date are based on the design. The manufacturer nor the designer has been established.
Dimensions and materials
Height including shade: Approximately 27 cm
Height of wooden construction: Approximately 17 cm
Width: Approximately 11 cm
Depth: Approximately 7 cm
Materials: Solid wood, lampshade with textures, metal fittings on bottom for hanging on wall.
Condition
Age-related wear and marks to the wood.
Black textile wire.
Articulated wooden table lamp
Mid Century and Space Age design
Probably Czechoslovakia • Estimated 1950s–1960s • Designer and maker unidentified
A distinctive wooden table lamp combining sculptural mid-century design with a playful, rocket-like silhouette reminiscent of early Space Age aesthetics. Two tapered wooden supports, joined by crossbars, hold an elongated central body mounted on a pivot. Rounded wooden adjustment knobs allow the body to move from an upright position to a nearly horizontal angle.
Presented with an off-white tapered lampshade and a black twisted fabric-covered cord. The wooden surfaces show natural grain and age-related patina. Recessed hanging fittings are visible on the underside.
The underside retains an identification label marked 40W 250V, with an oval monogram and additional lettering that have not yet been conclusively identified. According to the previous owner, the lamp was acquired during a journey through Eastern Europe in the 1980s and was already considered an older object at that time.
Attribution note: The proposed Czechoslovak origin and estimated date are based on the design. The manufacturer nor the designer has been established.
Dimensions and materials
Height including shade: Approximately 27 cm
Height of wooden construction: Approximately 17 cm
Width: Approximately 11 cm
Depth: Approximately 7 cm
Materials: Solid wood, lampshade with textures, metal fittings on bottom for hanging on wall.
Condition
Age-related wear and marks to the wood.
Black textile wire.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mid Century / Space Age
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Czechia
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
27 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
7 cm
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1950-1960
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