Kaiser Idell Model 6590 “Super” table lamp with double arm (Christian Dell)

 1.750,00 VAT incl.

This very rare double arm lamp is Model 6580 (“Super”) and was designed in 1934 by Christian Dell and produced in Germany by Kaiser & Co., Neheim-Hüsten. The Bauhaus lamp has a cast iron base and black metal lampshades on a double arm of black lacquered and chrome-plated metal. The arms are rotatable. The lamp is original and in very good vintage condition considering its age (see photos). The lamp has a new plug and is fully functional. All you have to do is turn on the lights and enjoy. Period: 1930s

Colour: black

Dimensions: 46 cm (height), 95 cm (fully spread), Ø 21.5 cm (per lampshade), Ø 20 cm (base)

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Source: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Dell

Christian Dell was born in Offenbach am Main in Hesse. From 1907-11 he completed the silver forging studies at the academy. In 1912-13 he studied at the Saxon college of arts and crafts in Weimar. From 1922-25 he worked as a foreman of the metal workshop at the Bauhaus in Weimar. In 1926 he changed to the Frankfurt art school (Städelschule). The Nazi Party did not allow him to stay there in 1933, but Walter Gropius offered him a job in the United States. However, Dell decided to remain in Germany. Beginning in 1926 Dell sketched lights, at first for the New Frankfurt-project.

An early industrial designer and pioneer of plastic design, Dell used Bakelite and aminoplastics as materials for his works for Molitor-Zweckleuchten in 1929-30. The lamps for the Gebr lamp factory are well-known. Kaiser & Co. in Neheim Hüsten from 1933-34, which were produced in large quantities.

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