Large Amsterdam School floorlamp and uplighter by Karl Gellings, ca. 1935. An unusual and rare design. The lamp comes from a private collection and was custom made for the family it was owned by. It's a large piece made from wrought iron and had glass panels that are secured within the iron frame. It's in good condition with small signs of wear. The surface of the lampbase has evenly patinated.
The last picture is an archive picture of a lamp very similar to this one, also by Gellings.
It works with one lightbulb (E27) and is fitted with a standard European plug. The wiring has been replaced.
Karl Joseph Gellings (Uedem, March 20, 1892 – Rotterdam, August 7, 1959) was a Dutch silversmith, ceramist and a designer.
Born in Germany and educated at the Artschool in Cologne, Gellings worked as a silversmith in applied arts in Rotterdam from 1928 until his death in 1959. He designed and manufactured utensils, furniture, works of art and architectural components such as stair railings and doors. He is also well known from the Amsterdam School clocks he made.
In 1929 Gellings also started working for the Kennemer Pottery in Velsen, creating Amsterdam School ceramics.
He died at the age of 67.
''The Amsterdam School'' stands for the Dutch architectural movement that flourished between 1910 and 1940. The movement influenced other art forms such as sculpture, furniture design and urban planning. Some characteristics of the Amsterdam School include:
Expressionist and organic shapes, decorative sculptural elements and a focus on craftsmanship.
The Amsterdam School movement is seen as a very important chapter in Dutch architectural history and to this day a very recognizable and beloved style worldwide.
Creator
Manufacturer
Design Period
1930 to 1939
Production Period
1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Style
Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Applied arts
Detailed Condition
Good — This item has small signs of age and use.
Restoration and Damage Details
Good condition. Rewired and/or new electrical components
