Dutch Mushroom Wall Lamp from Dijkstra Lampen

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Beautiful Dutch design wall lamp, in excellent condition, from the 1970s!
The lamp is made of chromed metal and a … Read more Beautiful Dutch design wall lamp, in excellent condition, from the 1970s!
The lamp is made of chromed metal and a transparent 'smoked' brown acrylic glass globe with a perforated aluminum funnel insert, which together creates a beautiful light effect.
The lamp is rotatable and adjustable (using the metal swival arm and sphere) and can easily be turned in different directions. This allows the lamp to provide direct light (ideal as a reading lamp), but also indirectly by shining the lamp towards the wall.

This type of mushroom lamps were made in the 60s/70s by the well-known Dutch lighting manufacturers Dijkstra, Raak, Gepo and Herda. These iconic lamps, in a typical Mid Century Atomic / Space Age design, are characterized by plexi acrylic globes. In terms of design it is very reminiscent of the arc lamp 'Sagittarius' from the Globe series, designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam.

The lamp presented here is a very rare model which is attributed to Dijkstra (based on design, not marked).
Dijkstra (est. 1922) is one of the oldest Dutch lamp factories making high-quality lighting fixtures with architectural appeal. Dijkstra lamps are one by one stunning, much sought after and valuable design pieces.

This iconic Dutch design will truly be an eye-catcher in your interior!

Socket: E27 (large Edison screw, used bulb included)
Dimensions (approx.):
Sphere diameter 25 cm
Total width (from wall to side of sphere) max. 95 cm, min. 62 cm
Max. width on the inside of the arch 55 cm, the outside of the arch is 58 cm.
Height arc 45 cm
Cord with EU-plug and on/off switch, length approx. 170 cm
Complete with original suspension bracket / mounting plate (to be fixed to the wall with screws).

Condition: the lamp in an excellent vintage condition with minor signs of use/age. The only real flaw is that the chrome coating on one of the brackets is coming off (see last photo for details), but otherwise it is in perfect vintage condition.
The photos are part of the . 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,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less