Kandem Pendant Light from Marianne Brandt, 1930s

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Kandem Pendant Lights Circa 1930s
Opaline glass shades - Comes with 120cm of chain and cable - Comes with a … Read more Kandem Pendant Lights Circa 1930s
Opaline glass shades - Comes with 120cm of chain and cable - Comes with a black ceiling hook - Black painted steel tops - Takes 2x E27 fitting bulbs - Marked "Kandem" on the shades and on the bulb holders - Produced by Körting and Mathiesen, Leipzig - German ~ 1930s - 35cm wide x 56cm tall Kandem German lamp manufacturer Kandem was founded in Leipzig in 1889. from its establishment in 1919 Kandem was always closely connected with the Bauhaus school, purchasing and manufacturing many of the students’ designs. Through that connection they encountered student and designer Marianne Brandt. Brandt designed many household items including what was to become a modern classic - The Kandem Desk Light. Although the Kandem- Bauhaus relationship ended in 1933 when the school was closed, production of the lamps continued and the designs are now widely considered to be benchmarks in design history. Condition Report Fully re wired with modern electrical components, some light patina and marks to the black paint but no damage 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
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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