Ceramic Table Lamp by Gerben van Hes for Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s

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This rare table lamp was designed by Gerben van Hes and made in his own studio 'Twentsch Ros’ in the … Read more This rare table lamp was designed by Gerben van Hes and made in his own studio 'Twentsch Ros’ in the Netherlands in the 1960s. The base is signed/inscribed with Hes on the underside.

The design is marked by the void, bottle-like form with rounded shoulders and a gently tapering body rising to a narrow neck. The ceramic base is finished in a richly variegated oxblood, cream and brown glaze with organic mottling and a mineral-like texture. The reactive, almost volcanic look is very characteristic of the reduction glazing technique, almost painterly in effect.
The conical lamp shade is a custom design made in a cream/off-white Métaphores fabric. The finely textured textile provides a refined, neutral contrast while offering a soft and even light distribution.

The lamp is in very good condition with a new shade and renewed 220V wiring and a standard E26/E27 bulb fitting.

Specified dimensions
Total height (including shade): 40 cm / 15.75 in
Height of the base only (excluding shade): 31 cm / 12.20 in
Diameter of the shade (bottom): 35 cm / 13.78 in
Diameter of the base: 14 cm / 5.51 in 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