Philips wood and fiberglass table lamp by Louis Kalff, 1950s

Description

Unique and special mid-century table lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in the 1950s

The base is made of wenge wood, the shade is made of soft yellow, semi-transparent fiberglass
The fibers of this material are clearly visible, especially when the lamp is lit, which gives a unique appearance with an even light distribution and a calm image
Finished with a copper knob on top
The design is in line with the functional and progressive designs that Kalff developed in this period, with a clear focus on construction, material and lighting effect.

A beautiful, almost minimalist design with a fantastic appearance
Considering its age, the lamp is in good condition,  some slight wear on the lower edge of the lampshade, see photo
This vintage lamp still has the original 2-wire wiring with switch and a European 2-pin plug, works fine and is safe to use.

The lamp has a porcelain E27 fitting

Dimensions: 58.5 cm H, base 17 cm diam, shade 21.5 cm diam.