Wortmann Globe Pendant Chandelier
Materials: 6 clear and amber embossed glass globe lampshades with small bubbles. Brass parts and tubes. Spider ceiling mount. Galvanised metal E14 sockets.
Height: 130 cm / 51.18” – adjustable
Width: ∅ 50 cm / 19.68”
Globes: 5 x ∅ 15 cm, 1 x ∅ 20 cm / 5 x 5.90”, 1 x 7.87”
Electricity: 5 bulbs E14, 5 x 40 watt maximum, 1 bulb E27, 1 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1960s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: WOFI Leuchten Wortmann & Filz GmbH, Im Langel 6, 59872 Meschede, Germany.
Other versions: This Wortmann globe pendant chandelier was in all probability made in several versions with less or more globes.
This chandelier has a Wortmann & Filz label, used in the 4 first years of the company. It is made in the style of the globe lamps produced by DORIA, another German brand.
WOFI Leuchten
WOFI Leuchten Wortmann & Filz GmbH was founded in Sundern, Germany in 1959/60 by the Wortmann & Filz families. The name WOFi is an abbreviation of Wortmann & Filz. In 1964, their headquarters moved from Sundern to Meschede-Freienohl.
Over the years WOFI produced many lamps, as you can see with Google images.
Since 2013, WOFI is part of the EVERLIGHT Co.LTD.
Links (external links open in a new window)
WOFI 1970s lamps – Google images
Vintageinfo
DORIA lamps in this style
Many Thanks to Ger for the beautiful pictures and enthusiasm.