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Red Mushroom Desk Lamp

Materials: Red painted metal (iron) base with a built-in switch. Cast iron counterweight inside the base. Conical red painted metal rod. Red painted aluminium mushroom lampshade with a round brass top. Some metal parts. Two white Bakelite E27 sockets.

Height: 47 cm / 18.50”

Width: 35 cm / 13.77”

Base: ∅ 14,5 cm / 5.70”

Electricity: 2 bulbs E27, 2 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.

Period: 1950s, 1960s – Mid-Century Modern.

Designer: To be appraised.

Manufacturer: Massive, Mortsel, Kontich and Wommelgem, Belgium. 

Other versions: This red mushroom desk lamp was made in several colours. It is model 12765.

Often attributed to Louis Kalff and Philips but it is not, of course.

Many thanks to Frank from Flowermountain.be for the photos.
Many thanks to Bart for the catalogue picture.

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