This scissor lamp, produced by Veb Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden in Germany during the 1960s, exemplifies mid-century industrial utility design. The structure is crafted from painted metal in a cool, matte silver-gray, with prominent rivets and mechanical joints emphasizing its functional character. The adjustable scissor mechanism allows the lamp to extend smoothly from 50 to 85 cm, while the off-white shade—finished in matte on the exterior and light silver on the interior—can be tilted up or down to direct the light as needed. The switch is housed in deep brown bakelite, providing a tactile and visual accent. The lamp has retained its original components and shows visible traces of age, such as small rust spots and subtle discoloration on the shade, typical for a well-preserved vintage piece from the era. This lamp captures the narrative of 1960s German industry, when design was led by practicality and durability. Its austere form and mechanical precision evoke an era where lighting served work and concentration rather than decoration. Every detail—from the robust, extendable construction to the bakelite switch—recalls a time when workshop and home were united by a shared aesthetic of function, and patina or wear was a natural record of daily use. The lamp can be mounted above a
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Height29 cm
Depth50 cm
Width19 cm
Dimension details
Width19 cm
Height29 cm
Depth50 cm
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