Floor lamp, beige plastic, black metal, Pokrok, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
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This freestanding floor lamp by Pokrok, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s, exemplifies the modernist approach characteristic of mid-century lighting design. Its tall, cylindrical plastic shade, finished in a warm, creamy tone with a glossy surface and subtle vertical ribbing, reflects light and emphasizes the lamp’s refined simplicity. The lampshade’s interior employs traditional waxed paper—a favored technique of the era for creating softly diffused, atmospheric illumination. The minimalist tripod base, constructed from slender, matte black metal rods, provides stability and a geometric visual rhythm. Visible welded joints and the absence of decorative elements express the modernist ethos of functionality and honest construction. The lamp’s proportions are slim and elongated, with the shade comprising nearly half its height. The piece is preserved in very good condition, with no significant damage or wear, aside from minor, age-related marks on the shade’s surface.This lamp channels the inventive optimism of 1960s Central Europe—a time when designers embraced new materials and unconventional solutions. Pokrok’s combination of lustrous plastic and stark steel gives the lamp a distinct mid-century voice: reserved, forward-looking, quietly experimental. The gentle light that filters through the double-layered shade sets a contemplative mood, evoking evenings spent in interiors attuned to both technological progress and domestic intimacy.The lamp would pair well with low-slung armchairs or sofas featuring clean, geometric lines—especially in spaces inspired by mid-century modern or minimalist 1960s aesthetics. It suits a living room or
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Height136 cm
Width23 cm
Length23 cm
Dimension details
Length23 cm
Height136 cm
Width23 cm
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