UFO Pendant Light by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s

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Ufo pendant lights by adolf meyer for zeiss ikon circa 1930s

- price is per light (10 available)
- opaline … Read more Ufo pendant lights by adolf meyer for zeiss ikon circa 1930s

- price is per light (10 available)
- opaline glass dome reflectors
- brushed steel tops and shades
- takes e27 fitting bulbs
- comes with 150cm of black twist cable and silver chain
- designed by adolf meyer
- produced by carl zeiss, jena
- model number dpi 9
- german ~ 1930s
- height 25cm x width 55cm x depth 55cm

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 metal shades, but no major damage or dents to the glass. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and 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