This mid-century modern floor lamp, produced in the 1960s by the AKA factory in East Germany (DDR), exemplifies the functional, minimalist aesthetics typical of the era. The construction features a slender, satin-finished metal stem supporting a cylindrical lampshade in brushed silver, finished with a matte black accent ring. The stable circular base is rendered in deep matte black, and the piece is completed by details such as an adjustable lamp head with vertical ventilation slots, a white power cord, and a white foot switch. The color palette—silver, black, and white—emphasizes the industrial, understated character of the design. Dimensions: height 131 cm, base diameter 19 cm, shade length 17 cm. The lampshade’s surface displays subtle patina and minor signs of use, consistent with genuine vintage objects. Condition: good, with visible but typical signs of age—retaining original components and in working order. This lamp’s form echoes the voice of the 1960s, when functionalism met bold material experimentation. The slim profile and brushed metal speak of a time that embraced simplicity and geometric clarity. Its cylindrical head, with gentle patina and ventilation slots, recalls an era when light was meant to direct attention—like a spotlight on a theater stage, poised to enliven the room with its focused beam. The lamp acts as a restrained narrator: never overpowering, but subtly present, evoking the spirit of modernist optimism. Such a floor lamp would work seamlessly in interiors inspired by mid-century modern
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Height131 cm
Length19 cm
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Length19 cm
Height131 cm
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