Bauhaus Adjustable Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

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Adjustable Kaiser iDell desk lamp with an enameled shade connected by a curved brass stem and a enameled base. The … Read more Adjustable Kaiser iDell desk lamp with an enameled shade connected by a curved brass stem and a enameled base. The lamp has the ball joint patented by Kaiser Leuchten, with which the lampshade can be individually adjusted. This allows the shade to move in different positions. Constructed by Bauhaus designer Christian Dell. Manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. Labeled by Kaiser Leuchten. Already since 1926 Christian Dell designed lamps under the label iDell, mostly for the Kaiser Leuchten manufacture. Dell, born in 1893 in Offenbach am Main, Germany, first studied as a silversmith at the Weimar Art Academy, which was renamed the Bauhaus in 1919. The Bauhaus was an institution where academically trained master craftsmen could both work and teach in close collaboration with industry. The Bauhaus produced many innovative designs that are still recognized as design icons today. Christian Dell passed away in July 1974. The most famous work of Bauhaus designer Christian Dell is the series of lamps Kaiser Idell. Classics of 20th century design and a lasting symbol of the legacy of the Bauhaus. Design: Christian Dell. Model: No. 6885. Style: Bauhaus, Industrial Design. Colors: Creamy white and golden. Materials: enameled metal and brass. Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten, Labeled. Country of origin: Germany. Lighting: takes two small Edison E14 base screw bulbs. Condition: very good vintage condition. Plug: this lamp contains a European plug. Wiring: the lamp has been tested with US American light bulbs under 120v and works flawlessly, no tools or rewiring required. All our goods are originally wired for 220v. Bulbs not included. The type designation "Kaiser 6885/ 211 246/-4" was handwritten in red felt-tip pen on the invisible felt mat. This piece has an attribution mark,
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European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less