Hillebrand
Egon Hillebrand Leuchtenfabrik, Neheim-Hüsten was founded on may 15, 1881 by plumbing and fitter master Egon Hillebrand as a producer of nickel silver lids for beer pitchers, established household appliances, kerosene lamps and storm and carriage lanterns.
With the arrival of the son Franz, the operation was switched to the turn of the century in the manufacture of electrical lighting fittings and office furniture.
Around 1955, the collection was a representative, quality Rustic line “lights for restaurants and farmers bars“. The company filed for bankruptcy in 1995.
Designers that worked for Hillebrand
Dr Heinz Georg Pfaender (1928-2015): in 1961 he designed the Oslo table lamp and in 1963 the Bornholm desk lamp. Two design-icons of the Hillebrand company.
Ernest Igl (1920-2001) designed several lights for Hillebrand in the 1950s.
Odo Klose designed a floor lamp (model 5225).
Martin Bormann designed “traditional lamps” from 1933 until 1973.
Heinz F.W. Stahl designed many iconic lamp for the company in the period 1968 to 1988.
Many thanks to Frank from Flowermountain.be for the photos.
Conical Amber Glass Pendant Lamp
Materials: Conical lampshade with a brass frame. Brass rod, canopy and some brass parts. Ornamental brass screws. Brass chain. Conical brass canopy. 3 crystal hand blown embossed glass plates. Made in amber, dark orange and transparent clear glass.
Chain Length: 110 cm / 43.30”
Height: 37 cm / 14.56”
Width: ∅ 38 cm / 14.96”
Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 75 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: To be determined.
Other versions: This conical amber glass pendant lamp was produced in several colours and was also made in a complete clear version. Also exists as a table lamp and wall lamp.
Although this lamp bears a striking resemblance to Carlo Nason‘s work, it’s highly unlikely it is. Some say AV Mazzega, others say Hillebrand. I have several catalogues from both brands, but unfortunately, this particular lamp isn’t listed.
AV Mazzega
AV Mazzega was founded in 1946 by Angelo Vittorio Mazzega. In 1950 his son Gianni Bruno Mazzega started working in the family’s glass factory. Gianni Bruno Mazzega is responsible for the creation of many beautiful lamps.
Today, under the watchful eye of Andrea Mazzega, grandson of Angelo Vittorio, the company works together with high-level international designers. Andrea is the president of the company since 2000. Today the company is named Mazzega 1946.
Designers that worked for AV Mazzega – Mazzega 1946 are among others: Carlo Nason, Aldo Nason, Christophe Pillet, Michele De Lucchi, Giovanni Barbato, Paolo Piva, Sam Baron, Gasmi Chafik, Oriano Favaretto and Riccardo Giovanetti.
Links (external links open in a new window)
Mazzega 1946 (AV Mazzega)
Ernest Igl biography – Wikipedia
Dr Heinz Georg Pfaender biography on the “find a grave” website
Hillebrand Leuchten – iF Design Awards website
