Table Black Squirrel
Bakelite table lamp from the late DDR era
Specifications
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Dimensions |
16 x 15 x 21 cm (L x W x H) |
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Weight |
1,43 Kg |
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In Stock |
20 |
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Shipping |
worldwide |
Price |
From € 280,00 excl. VAT |
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Options
This lamp is the table version of the ‘Black Squirrel‘. This sophisticated lamp is a later version of the ‘Grey Squirrel’. It consists of a bakelite base, with a glass dome containing a porcelain E27 socket. In humid places like basements this light was often found. The bakelite and glass character was most suitable for these conditions.
ORIGIN
The lamp was salvaged from an abandoned fertilizer manufacturer in East Germany. This factory was build by the Nazi’s during WWII, and taken over by the Soviet military administration during the DDR-era. It had to close soon after the reunification of Germany due to the lack of financial means; it has been abandoned since. The lamp was mounted to the ceiling of one of the corridors in the enormous tunnel system beneath the complex.
RESTORATION
All our lights are restored by hand with the greatest care. As unique piece of heritage, we seek to preserve the light’s authentic appearance. The lamp has been completely rewired to current standards, and fully assembled and tested to European Legislation, We hope that it may be preserved for many centuries to come.
DETAILS
The Table Black Squirrel can be supplied with either halogen or LED bulb. Standard the light comes with 2.0m long cable with on/off switch and grounded plug. Other lengths for cable and suspension wires possible on request, please specify in comments at check out. The Table Black Squirrel will be accompanied by its passport, documenting the history and origin of the lamp.
110 volt options, US & Canada wiring, and other specialties are available.
