Description
Midgard jointed lamp in original condition with blue hammertone finish paint, wide shade and rare clamping base.
The design of this rare 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 and rebuilt again.
The lamp has signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
The lamp is in good overall condition appart from some scratches.
The paint shows some tiny losses on some parts.
The lamp is marked with Midgard on the base.
The mechanical system of the lamp functions perfectly.
The joints are held by one and 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 rotary switch located on the original bakelite lamp socket.
The lamp can be easily attached to the table with the rare clamping base.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
Dimensions :
1. arm approx. 34cm
2. arm approx. 46cm
shade diameter approx. 22cm
Bulb socket E27 with original Bakelit rotary switch
Cable length ca. 255 cm
Manufactured in Auma in Thüringen
REF162
