Lot 311-078-207-WL-B3: Early Electric Minimalist Wall Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade – Netherlands, c. 1930s–1940s
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A rare and highly restrained early electric wall lamp, dating to the early decades of domestic electrification. Due to its early date, fragile construction and transitional character, this lamp should be regarded as a true collector’s piece rather than a purely functional object. The design is striking in its functional minimalism: a black metal wall construction with delicate linear arms, paired with a softly diffusing frosted glass shade. The visible fabric-covered power cord and simple mounting clearly point to an early production period, when electric lighting was still transitioning from gas and oil. The composition is almost graphic in character and strongly anticipates later Dutch modernist design, with affinities to early utilitarian makers such as Tomado, though no definitive attribution can be made. This piece feels closer to an object of industrial history than mere decoration. A quiet, honest example of early modern lighting design. The lamp has been tested and is in working condition. As with all vintage items or lighting, this piece may show light signs of use, which add to its authentic character. Dimensions: Height: 29 cm, Width: 17 cm, Depth: 11 cm
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