Midgard DDRP big turquoise scissor lamp, mod. 1000-I

Midgard very big scissor lamp mod 1000-I  with original turquoise hammertone paint The design of this vintage scissor lamp from the DDR time 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…

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Midgard very big scissor lamp mod 1000-I  with original turquoise hammertone paint

The design of this vintage scissor lamp from the DDR time 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 and rebuilt again. All the small parts have been cleaned, polished, oiled.

The lamp has signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
The scissor is in good overall condition appart from some scratches. The shade has been newly painted and has two very light dents.

The lamp is engraved with Midgard DDRP.

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 original 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.

Dimensions:
Shade diameter 17 cm
Height of the wall mounting 49.5 cm
Arm 47 cm
Scissor 16 to 80 cm
Length Cable approx. 300 cm

REF. 1808B0510

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Weight 4 kg