Bauhaus Model 98 Black Desk Lamp by H. Th. J. A. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands, 1950s

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A model 98 desk lamp designed by h. Th. J. A. Busquet for hala zeist, the netherlands, in black. An … Read more A model 98 desk lamp designed by h. Th. J. A. Busquet for hala zeist, the netherlands, in black. An original vintage piece.

hala, based in zeist, is widely regarded as one of the earliest lighting manufacturers in the netherlands. From around 1932 its design direction was led by the dutch modernist h. Th. J. A. Busquet (1914 to 1977), whose reductionist, function-led work drew on de stijl and bauhaus principles and produced several lamps now considered dutch design classics, among them the model 144 and the pinocchio.
his hala lamps are characterized by adjustable, directional forms and a clear relationship between form and function, and they are actively collected today.

this model 98 follows those principles. The shade and base are finished in black, and the lamp adjusts through its pivot points to direct light where needed. The base is solid and heavy, giving the lamp stability on a desk or work surface, and the original light switch remains mounted on the shade. It takes a standard e27 fitting, and a bulb is included.

this is a single, original vintage piece. Any signs of wear are consistent with its age and use.

specifications
manufacturer: hala (hala zeist), netherlands
designer: h. Th. J. A. Busquet
model: 98
type: desk / table lamp
period: 1950s
maximum height: 50 cm (19.7 in), adjustable
shade diameter: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
base diameter: 17 cm (6.7 in)
finish: black shade and base
wiring: e27 fitting, bulb included, original switch mounted on shade 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,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less