Leather and Brass Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade, 1960s

Description

Elegant 1960's floor lamp in mid brown leather with large parchment leather shade creating a warm light. The hand made … more Elegant 1960's floor lamp in mid brown leather with large parchment leather shade creating a warm light. The hand made drum shade in parchment is bind with leather borders, hand stitched with leather and connected by brass elements. The Leather covered foot is connected to brushed brass sleeves on the top and bottom over the leather covered stem. Designed by Charlotte Wawer. The lamp holds the company label. The lamp holds two E27 light bulbs. Charlotte Wawer started designing lamps in Danzig, but she had to flee the city in 1945 and rebuilt her business in Osterode. The company, Charlotte Wawer Wohnraumleuchten, with about 50 employees, produced lampshades and lamps, characterized by a rich use of leather and parchment. The company was run by Charlotte, who designed all objects, and her husband Clemens. Dimensions base; Height 150 cm, Diameter 32 cm. Dimensions lamp shade; Height 45 cm, Diameter top 45 and bottom 52 cm.
UK Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less