Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Chrome by J. Hůrka for Lidokov, Czech, 1960s

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Designer: Josef Hůrka
Maker: Lidokov
Type: L193
Socket: E27

This iconic and artistically distinctive table lamp dates from the 1960s … Read more Designer: Josef Hůrka
Maker: Lidokov
Type: L193
Socket: E27

This iconic and artistically distinctive table lamp dates from the 1960s in Czechoslovakia and bears the unmistakable signature of leading Czech designer Josef Hůrka, who created it for the Lidokov manufacturing cooperative. The architectural concept of the entire fixture is built upon a stable, brightly painted circular base, from which an elegantly curved, dynamically shaped arm made of chromed steel rises. This metal structure supports an adjustable shade in a vibrant color tone, whose clean white interior effectively reflects and diffuses the light beam. The combination of glossy metal and color lacquer lends the object timeless playfulness, geometric lightness, and the typical optimism of Mid-Century design, while the fully directional shade ensures maximum comfort and precise targeting of light for daily work or relaxation.

The item has undergone a complete, highly professional restoration combined with thorough cleaning and treatment of all surfaces. Experienced restorers also carried out a completely new, professional electrification in strict accordance with valid standards, fully restoring one hundred percent safe functionality while preserving the absolute historical authenticity and collector's value of this design piece.

Thanks to its renowned authorship and unmistakable morphology, this table lamp serves as a highly functional yet strongly decorative element in a modern living space. It stands out perfectly on a desk in an office, as a stylish reading lamp in a living room, on a credenza in a bedroom, or as a striking design solitaire in an interior emphasizing a retro and functionalist legacy, bringing the top-tier aesthetics of 20th-century Czechoslovak design into the room. 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