1920's Horax 'Officers' Desk Lamp
Materials and Techniques: Enamel, Iron, Cast
Place of Origin: Germany
Maker: Dr. Ing. Schneider & Co Frankfurt 'Horax' , Brands: Horax
Disco (short for Dr. Ing. Schneider & Co.), Sun, Helios, Fabrilux (30s),
, Zirax .
Date of Manufacture: 1920’s
Source: Elektrotechnik und Maschinenbau, c. 1920
Period: Early 20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 50 cm (19.69 in)
Width: 26 cm (10.24 in)
Depth: 19 cm (7.49 in)
Dimensions of the lampshade: 23cm x 15 cm.
A rare early version of this lamp in its original state, vitreous green enamel paint to the steel shade ( inner shade white) with bronze arm and base rather than the later cast iron, the arm and shade are adjustable at both the base and shade. Simple modern design, in Bauhaus style and constructivism.
Fully functional rewired with PAT, wear consistent with age and use.
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