Description
Midgard R1 black reading lamp in original condition.
This vintage articulated double joint lamp was designed by Curt Fischer, who worked on the idea of ‘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 lighted up with Midgard lights, serving as an example to Bauhaus students, and was also later in Ilse and Walter Gropius’ master house living room at the Dessau Bauhaus.
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 switch located on the cable.
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:
1. Arm 35cm
Shade diameter ca. 17cm
Bulb E27
cable length ca. 205 cm
Ref.246
