Description
Midgard rare hinged lamp in original condition with hammertone turquoise coating
The design of this vintage hinged double-jointed lamp was developed by Curt Fischer, who worked on the idea of the ‘steerable light’ from approx. 1920 on. Even before the well known designs by Christian Dell or Marianne Brandt, Curt Fischer realized the idea of the so-called ‘steerable light’ with the all-round movable work lamp. The metal workshop at the Weimar Bauhaus was lit with Midgard lights, serving as an example to Bauhaus students, and was used later in Ilse and Walter Gropius’ master house livingroom at the Dessau Bauhaus.
After the thorough dismantling of all elements, the lamp was cleaned, sealed with oil and rebuilt again. All the small parts have been cleaned, polished, oiled.
Its original condition is very good. The lamp has light signs of wear consistent with its age and use. One arm and the shade shows losses of paint.
The lamp is engraved with DRGM (before the war) and the Midgard logo.
The mechanical system of the lamp functions perfectly.
The electrical equipment was renewed and refurbished with a three-wire system and a black cloth coated cord was used.
The light is operated by a rotary switch located on the bakelite lamp socket.
The lamp can be easily attached to the wall with the wall-mount bracket and screws.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
Ref 1812A0550
Dimensions:
Shade diameter 22cm
Cable 350cm
1.Arm 32cm
2.Arm 39cm
Bulb socket E27
