Van Doorn Grasshopper Floor Lamp

Van Doorn grasshopper floor lamp model: 2727 thin black metal tripod rods base red conical aluminium lampshade 1950s 1960 the Netherlands

Van Doorn grasshopper floor lamp model: 2727 thin black metal rod red conical aluminium lampshade built-in switch 1950s 1960 the Netherlands

Van Doorn grasshopper floor lamp model: 2727 thin black metal rod brass jointe red conical aluminium lampshade 1950s 1960 the Netherlands

Van Doorn grasshopper floor lamp model: 2727 white painted inside view conical aluminium lampshade 1950s 1960 the Netherlands

Van Doorn Grasshopper Floor Lamp – 1960s Catalogue Picture

3 floor lamps on this page of the catalogue, models 2860 and 2865 and the tripod grasshopper style floor lamp model 2727.

Materials: Black painted thin metal (iron) tripod rods base. Red painted conical aluminium lampshade with a built-in switch. Bakelite E27 socket.

Height: 135 cm / 53.14”

Width: 80 cm / 31.49”

Lampshade: 24,5 cm / 9.64”

Electricity: 1 bulbE27, 1 x 75 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Anytypeof light bulb canbeused, not a specific one preferred.

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

Designer: To be appraised.

Manufacturer: Van Doorn Verlichting B.V., Bellweg 10, 4104 BJ Culemborg, The Netherlands.

Other versions: This Van Doorn grasshopper floor lamp was probably made in several colours.

Van Doorn

Van Doorn Verlichting B.V. is a lighting company from Culemborg, The Netherlands founded in 1937. The first years the company produced decorative lighting fixtures, chandeliers, table lamps and desk lamps.

In 1955 the family business moved into a, then ultramodern, building with an eye for the well-being of the people, with large windows from floor to roof ensuring a clear working climate.

Today Van Doorn is an innovative and creative all-rounder.Technology, experience, innovation and creativity are the core values that characterize the company.

Not only did Van Doorn produce their own lighting, but their catalogues show that they also sold lamps from the German company Bünte und Remmler (BuR).

Acciarri

The electric parts of this floor lamp were made by Acciarri, an Italian company. Acciarri is an Italian family name, mostly found on the east coast of the country. Nothing to be found about this company, it must be long gone. Acciarri also produced switches and other electric parts.