Inspection Floor Lamp by Peter Behrens for Zeiss Ikon, 1890s

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Description

Zeiss ikon inspection lamps circa 1940s

- steel tripods with original castors
- height adjustable
- steel lamps with mercury … Read more Zeiss ikon inspection lamps circa 1940s

- steel tripods with original castors
- height adjustable
- steel lamps with mercury glass inner reflectors
- takes e27 fitting bulbs
- produced by zeiss ikon
- german ~ 1940s
- 85cm x 85cm at the base
- the lamps measures 54cm wide
- height adjustable from 214cm up to 300cm

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 re wired with modern electrical components, some patina to the tripods in places but no damage to the glass in the lamps. 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