Description
Midgard big task lamp in steel look with clamping base.
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 cleaning rust removal
of all elements, the lamp was polished brushed varnished and rebuilt again.
The lamp has signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
It has been polished to give it a steel look.
The lamp is in good overall condition appart from some scratches.
The lamp is engraved with Midgard DRGM on the joint.
The mechanical system of the lamp functions perfectly.
The joints are held by two screws.
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 push button located on the lampbase.
The lampbase can be screwed on the table surface/table top.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
Dimensions:
1. Arm approx. 39cm
2. Arm approx. 58cm
Shade approx 12x47cm
Clamping space up to approx. 5,5cm
Bulbs E27
Cable length ca. 210 cm
Ref.130
