6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps Circa 1930s
Ottos Antiques6614 Kaiser Idell Scissor Lamps Circa 1930s
Product code #OA1256
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- Large extendable scissor mechanism
- Large steel shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Original On/Off switch on the head
- Designed by Christian Dell
- German ~ 1930s
- 16cm wide x 20cm tall
- Extends up to 119cm from the wall
Christian Dell
Dell was born in Offenbach am Main in Hesse. From 1907-11 he completed the silver forging studies at the academy. In 1912-13 he studied at the Saxon college of arts and crafts in Weimar. From 1922-25 he worked as a foreman of the metal workshop at the Bauhaus in Weimar.
Beginning in 1926 Dell sketched lights and as an early industrial designer and pioneer of plastic design, Dell used bakelite and aminoplastics as materials for his works for Molitor-Zweckleuchten in 1929-30. Well known are the lights for the lamp factory Gebr. Kaiser & Co. in Neheim Hüsten beginning in 1933-34, which were produced in large quantities.
The Kaiser Idell brand and production of lamps are owned by the Danish design company Fritz Hansen.
Condition Report
Fully re wired with modern electrical components, the lamp has had a couple of historic repairs and has had a new paint job.
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. Otto's x