Pendant Lights by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s

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Pendant lights by adolf meyer for zeiss ikon circa 1930s. Price is per light (10 available) - moulded glass with … Read more Pendant lights by adolf meyer for zeiss ikon circa 1930s. Price is per light (10 available) - moulded glass with mercury inner reflectors - takes e27 fitting bulbs - comes with 150cm of black twist cable and silver chain - designed by adolf meyer - produced by carl zeiss, jena - german ~ 1930s - 53cm tall x 32cm wide zeiss ikon/adolf meyer adolf meyer was a german architect. A student and employee of peter behrens, meyer became the office boss of the firm of walter gropius around 1915 and a full partner afterwards. In 1919 gropius appointed meyer as a master at the bauhaus, where he taught work drawing and construction technique. Zeiss ikon was founded in 1925 in jena producing lighting for offices, homes and public buildings, they were especially known for their glass mirror lighting for use in hospitals. Adolf meyer was the lighting designer from 1925 until his death in 1929. Condition report fully rewired with modern electrical components, some patina to the silver paint in places but no damage to the glass. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less