A remarkably large Dutch 1920s - 1930s floorlamp with a modernist design, with some characteristics of the Amsterdamse/Haagse School. In solid mahogany with a triangular base and woodcarved stepped design on the three sides. Made from mahogany. Comes with a large lampshade (50-55 cm wide and 60 cm in height).
Base is 45 x 45 cm. Works with one lightbulb (E27). Has a European plug and lightswitch. The lampshade has some slight discoloration and is not 1930s but around the 1960s.
The modernist ideology can be called anti-traditional. The modernists saw their designs as a break with the traditions of art, in which the ornaments used often had a historical origin. Especially after the First World War, the modernists started to rebel against these traditional ideas and forms of art and architecture, to better reflect the modern industrialized society. This led to innovative designs with a more modern and rationalist appearance.
Creator
Manufacturer
Design Period
1920 to 1929
Production Period
1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Style
Art Deco, Modernist, Amsterdam School, antique, 1920s, 1930s, vintage
Detailed Condition
Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details
Light wear consistent with age and use, Rewired and/or new electrical components
