Model 701 Table Lamp by Marianne Brandt for Kandem, 1920s

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Kandem Model 701 Table Lamp Circa 1920s. Cast iron base - Curved adjustable arm - Original brown/copper paint - Adjustable … more Kandem Model 701 Table Lamp Circa 1920s. Cast iron base - Curved adjustable arm - Original brown/copper paint - Adjustable shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Original porcelain On/Off toggle switch - Designed by Hin Bredendieck at The Bauhaus, Dessau - Produced between 1929-1931 by Körting & Mathiesen, Leipzig - 14cm wide x 21cm deep x 45cm tall Kandem German lamp manufacturer Kandem was founded in Leipzig in 1889. from its establishment in 1919 Kandem was always closely connected with the Bauhaus school, purchasing and manufacturing many of the students’ designs. Through that connection they encountered student and designer Marianne Brandt. Brandt designed many household items including what was to become a modern classic - The Kandem Desk Light. Although the Kandem- Bauhaus relationship ended in 1933 when the school was closed, production of the lamps continued and the designs are now widely considered to be benchmarks in design history. Condition Report Fully re wired with modern electrical components, only very minor cosmetic wear.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less