Chrome Art Deco Table Lamp
Materials: Chromed metal (iron) round base. Conical white painted wood rod. Conical chrome socket holder. Adjustable chrome lampshade. Galvanized metal B22 socket.
Height: 40 cm / 15.74”
Lampshade: ∅ 30 cm / 11.81”
Base: ∅ 16 cm / 6.29”
Electricity: 1 bulb B22, 1 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb with a B22 socket can be used, not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1920s, 1930s – Art deco.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: To be appraised.
Other versions: This chrome art deco table lamp exists in several versions or varieties. Made for many years in countless versions.
This lamp was in all probability produced in France. Most lamps in this style were made in this country. This one has a base that is reminiscent of the lamps made by the French company Super Chrome. The company is long gone.
The conical rod is made in tropical wood. It is painted in white. In all probability, it was originally only varnished. Also the wiring has been replaced. So it is difficult to tell the exact age. In any case, it is made like the lamps from the art deco period.
Today similar lamps are in production by several companies. IKEA and Massive sold similar lamps in the 80s and 90s. You can find it over here.
This table lamp most resembles the lamp designed by Max Schumacher in the 1930s. it was produced in Germany by Metallwerk Werner Schröder. You can find it over here.
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Vintageinfo
1980s Massive art deco table lamp
Many thanks to Ger for the beautiful pictures and enthusiasm.