This charming conical pendant was originally designed by the Bauhaus movement in the late 1920s, and was extensively used during the DDR era. The fixture is closely related to the ‘Blackbird’, and has been produced in different shapes and sizes. As the Osprey is not as large as many of its industrial family members, these lamps were often applied to illuminate smaller spaces, such as storages.
The Osprey, which consists of a durable enamelled shade and a Bakelite connection box, was discovered together with several other lamps at the remains of a German ‘Kunstlederfabrik’. The synthetic leather that was produced here, largely depended on the use of heavy chemicals which was, even after decades of abandonment, still noticeable by the toxic smell in and around the complex. Fortunately, we were able to salvage some extraordinary lamps from this desolate place.
Osprey
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The Osprey
The Osprey features an enamel shade with bakelite connection box
Bakelite connection box
The Osprey contains a porcelain E27 socket
The fragile enamel layer always shows signs of usage
The black enamel layer gives a beautiful glow
The Kunstlederfabrik where the Osprey was found
The Osprey as it was found
The Osprey in interior
Reference: These twisted cables can also be applied to the Osprey
The Osprey
The Osprey features an enamel shade with bakelite connection box
Bakelite connection box
The Osprey contains a porcelain E27 socket
The fragile enamel layer always shows signs of usage
The black enamel layer gives a beautiful glow
The Kunstlederfabrik where the Osprey was found
The Osprey as it was found
The Osprey in interior
Reference: These twisted cables can also be applied to the Osprey
Osprey
Osprey
Specifications
Dimensions
38 x 38 x 35 cm (L x W x H)
Weight
1.9 Kg
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Price
€ 60,00 excl. VAT
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This charming conical pendant was originally designed by the Bauhaus movement in the late 1920s, and was extensively used during the DDR era. The fixture is closely related to the ‘Blackbird’, and has been produced in different shapes and sizes. As the Osprey is not as large as many of its industrial family members, these lamps were often applied to illuminate smaller spaces, such as storages.
The Osprey, which consists of a durable enamelled shade and a Bakelite connection box, was discovered together with several other lamps at the remains of a German ‘Kunstlederfabrik’. The synthetic leather that was produced here, largely depended on the use of heavy chemicals which was, even after decades of abandonment, still noticeable by the toxic smell in and around the complex. Fortunately, we were able to salvage some extraordinary lamps from this desolate place.
Osprey