Mercury Glass Pendant Light By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss 1930s

Mercury Glass Pendant Light By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss 1930s

Product code #OA2521

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- Acid etched glass bottom with mercury glass body
- Original copper top
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Comes with 100cm of gold braided cable
- Designed by Adolf Meyer
- Produced by Zeiss Ikon
- German ~ 1930s
- 57cm tall x 34cm wide

Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Meyer

Adolf Meyer was a German architect. A student and employee of Peter Behrens, Meyer became the office boss of the firm of Walter Gropius around 1915 and a full partner afterwards. In 1919 Gropius appointed Meyer as a master at the Bauhaus, where he taught work drawing and construction technique.

Zeiss Ikon was founded in 1925 in Jena producing lighting for offices, homes and public buildings, they were especially known for their glass mirror lighting for use in hospitals. Adolf Meyer was the lighting designer from 1925 until his death in 1929.

Condition Report

Fully re wired with modern electrical components, some wear to the outer grey paint in places.

As with all of our products this product is an original piece and has lived a life before it arrived at Otto's HQ. It has been sympathetically restored by the Otto's team to ensure it has a life for many more years to come. All of our products will show signs of patina and cosmetic wear, this we believe is what gives our products their unique charm. If you have any further questions regarding the condition of this product or any others please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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The Technical Stuff

Weight ~ 2KG
Number of bulb holders ~ 1
Bulb Type ~ E27/E26
Max Bulb wattage ~ 100W
Dimmable ~ Yes
IP Rating ~ IP40
Suitable for exterior use ~ No
Compatible for use in the USA ~ Yes
Compatible for use in the EU ~ Yes