Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1930s

Description

A wonderful viennese modernism table or desk lamp form the 1930s, designed by josef frank for haus & garten (josef … more A wonderful viennese modernism table or desk lamp form the 1930s, designed by josef frank for haus & garten (josef frank und oskar wlach) in 1934. The model is called „ tisch überall“ and has the no. 1092. Manufactured by j.t. Kalmar in vienna, austria. This rare light is handmade of brass, it has an adjustable flexible swan neck arm and a stem/handle, which is covered with dark-brown leather. The lamp comes with a renewed lampshade using the identical measurements like the original. It is covered with authentic svenskt tenn fabric with the lovely and colorful pattern „green bird“ (grüner vogel), which is also designed by josef frank. For the collectors we will also add the old lampshade, made of parchment paper. The light is rewired and in very good condition with marginal patina. This light is an outstanding sample of vienna modernism design. 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,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less