Kandem Model 468 Pendant Light by Marianne Brandt, 1930s

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Kandem Model 468 Pendant Lights Circa 1930s - Opaline glass shades - Aluminium tops - Model 468 - Takes E27 … more Kandem Model 468 Pendant Lights Circa 1930s - Opaline glass shades - Aluminium tops - Model 468 - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Marked "Kandem" on the shades and bulb holders - Produced by Körting and Mathiesen, Leipzig - German ~ 1930s - 26cm wide - 90cm tall inc stem 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 to the aluminium surface but no damage to the glass
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less