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Electric Lamp

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1925-1950

GUSN

GUSN-62090

Description

Circular chromed base with black iron disc; plain shaft; wicker shade

Details

Descriptive Terms

electric lamps (lighting device forms)
iron (metal)
mahogany (wood)
plating (metal coating)
steel (alloy)
wicker
Steel
Plated
Mahogany
Iron
Wicker
LAMP, ELECTRIC

Associated Building

Original to Gropius House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Possibly Bauhaus Metal Workshop (Maker)

Location of Origin

Dessau, Germany

Dimensions

19 x 6.25 (HxW), 16.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.269

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