Model 999 Kandem Desk Lamp by Marianne Brandt, 1930s

Description

Cast iron base - Original dark green paint - Angled steel shade - Articulated arm and shade - On/off toggle … more Cast iron base - Original dark green paint - Angled steel shade - Articulated arm and shade - On/off toggle switch on the shade - Produced by Korting and Mathiesen, Leipzig - Model 999 - German ~ 1930s (Model produced from 1934-1938) - 49cm tall x 14cm wide x 22cm deep 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, some light patina and chips to the paint on the arm and base
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less