1930's Bauhaus Table Lamp By Miloslav Prokop Designed For Vorel Praha Company
Brno, Czech Republic
£570 per item
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Item details
Height
40.0 cm
Width
34.0 cm
Depth
34.0 cm
Diameter
34.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This Modernist Chrome table lamp was produced by NAPAKO Company in the 1930’s but was originally designed by lighting engineer Miloslav Prokop for the Vorel Praha Company.
Miloslav Prokop was a visionary and the most influential lighting designer in Czechoslovakia from the 1920’s up until the outbreak of the Second World War. He had great technical knowledge which he combined with his design talent and love for both Modern Art and Avant-garde architecture. His best friend (and someone who had a great influence on Prokop) was the sculptor Zdenek Pesak. Prokop was also often asked to work on projects of some of the best Czech Modernist Architects. For example, Prokop designed lighting for Bohuslav Fuchs’s project, Hotel Avion in Brno, as well as for Pavel Janak on his Julis House in Prague.
This elegant Modernist table lamp is made of chromed steel. The bulb is positioned vertically, right underneath the simple shaped mushroom-like shade that is fixed to the base by a single flat screw on the top. This minimal but perfectly functional design allows the right light intensity to radiate out, and so it’s the perfect lamp to use for reading or just as a support side light. The chrome finish on the steel parts was applied to a copper skin, which was an additional layer sitting between chrome and the steel. This was a sign of quality craftsmanship and an example of great timeless design made affordable for the general public.
Condition report:
The good original vintage condition shows minor natural wear to the chromed steel. On some parts of the lampshade, the chrome is slightly worn but the piece has acquired a patina which adds unique charm and character instead. The lampshade interior was painted white for better light reflection; this surface remains in very good condition. All the parts are original, including the switch, the bulb fitting, cord and the European plug.
Additional dimensions information:
Lamp shape diameter is 34 cm
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For most items, we use a courier who estimates £2 per kilo to the London area, UK, with a minimum charge of £20. For objects such as single chairs, we estimate approximately £20 to the UK, for single armchairs, around £30 and for larger items such as sideboards, the cost would be between £40- £60.
*International shipping is available on request.*
Delivery costs are to be paid in cash to the courier on delivery.
Estimated delivery time
More than two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2017
- 64 sales
- Ships from Brno, Czech Republic
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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