50’s Wall Light – Philips Lamp – Louis Kalff

Mid Century Wall / Ceiling Lamp

Made by Philips Holland in the 50's
By the Dutch architect and designer Louis Kalff

Special model : The front ring is adjustable by screws

Made completely from metal
The white part is enameled
In good vintage condition, little scratches and paint damage

Measurements :
Height - 15 cm. / 5.9 inch
Ø - 38 cm. / 15 inch

Porcelain Edison screw-fitting E27 comes with a 100 Watt mirror-head bulb
Fully cleaned and equipped with a new white electrical cord with switch (300 cm. 118")
(European two-pin power plug)
Overseas buyers can either change the plug or use a plug converter

The Dutch architect and designer Louis Kalff (1897-1976) joined Philips in 1925.
He modernize the visual image of the company by designing advertisements and a range of electric products.
In 1946 he became Philips chief designer and head of the lighting division.
In this position he designed a large number of lighting fixtures.