Erpé model 40 - Desk lamp - Ritzen & Penners Establishments - Cast Iron & Metal

Erpé desk lamp model 40 Vespa green in good condition.

The Erpé model 40 is an iconic industrial desk lamp from around 1920-1930, produced by the Belgian company Erpé.

The lamp is typically made of metal, with a heavy cast iron base and a flexible, bendable metal 'swan neck.' A classic example of the industrial design style and Art Deco from that period.

ERPÉ was the brand name of Etablissements Ritzen & Penners from Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1914 by Leon Ritzen and Frans Penners. The company was closed in 1940.

The lamp naturally shows signs of wear from use and age. This gives the item a beautiful patina that vintage enthusiasts can appreciate. The signs of use and age, such as dents and damages, are deliberately left as they are. The passage of time only makes this lamp more beautiful and attractive. Hence, the stated condition:
The lamp is in good condition with signs of wear and use; see photos, which are part of the description.

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