The Lidokov desk lamp from Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1960s, is a representative example of mid-century modern lighting, defined by simplicity of form and a striking use of colour. The lamp's structure and shade are crafted from metal in a deep, glossy red that envelops both the base and the boxy, slightly tapered shade. The stem, made of two parallel chrome-plated rods, adds a cool, industrial accent and reinforces the lamp’s geometric silhouette. Subtle side cut-outs on the shade introduce a sense of lightness and visual rhythm, while the solid rectangular base ensures stability. The lamp’s surface is smooth with a mirror-like sheen, and the combination of enameled steel and polished chrome reflects the materials typical of the era. It is preserved in very good vintage condition, with only minor signs of wear such as small scratches or light marks expected for a well-cared-for vintage object. This lamp’s bold presence channels the voice of 1960s Central European modernism—a time when vibrant colours and metal finishes embodied a belief in progress and a celebration of the new. The saturated red evokes the energy of the post-war design moment, when even everyday objects became statements of optimism. The chrome stem reflects light and surroundings, as if the lamp itself were telling stories of an era when metal and colour had the power to dispel the monotony of the everyday. Its vivid hue and crisp lines seem to declare: light
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Height50 cm
Length12 cm
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Length12 cm
Height50 cm
Weight7 kg
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