Description
Midgard wall lamp in hammertone turquoise, original condition
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 sealed and rebuilt again.
Its original condition is very good. The lamp has a few signs of wear consistent with its age and use. The arms and the wide shade shows a few losses of paint.
The lamp is engraved with Midgard DDRP on the joint.
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.
Dimensions:
1. Arm approx. 30cm
2. Arm approx. 41cm
Shade diameter approx. 22cm
Bulb socket E27
Cable length approx. 270 cm
Ref1801A0331
