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Bauhaus Industrial Opaline Glass Pendant Chrome Steel Germany 1930s
$835.45
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£622.35
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€704
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CA$1,161.47
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About the Item
This German ceiling pendant dates to the 1930s and is firmly rooted in the principles of Bauhaus design, where clarity of function, material honesty, and industrial precision defined the aesthetic. Conceived as a utilitarian lighting solution rather than a decorative object, the lamp embodies the era’s belief that good design should serve architecture and daily life with restraint and intelligence.
The pendant is constructed around a generously proportioned opaline glass shade, whose softly diffused surface produces an even, glare-free light. This was a deliberate functional choice, allowing the lamp to illuminate spaces effectively without visual harshness. The opaline glass is complemented by a chrome-plated steel fitting, introducing a subtle reflective contrast while reinforcing the lamp’s industrial character. Together, these materials create a balanced dialogue between softness and structure, light diffusion and mechanical precision.
Originally intended for industrial, institutional, and architectural interiors, this type of pendant was commonly used in workshops, offices, schools, and public buildings. Notably, examples were also installed in churches, where the controlled light output and sober form aligned naturally with modernist ecclesiastical architecture of the period. In such settings, the lamp contributed to an atmosphere of calm, order, and contemplation, rather than spectacle.
Today, the pendant stands as a compelling survivor of early modernist German lighting design. Its proportions, materials, and purposeful construction give it a timeless architectural presence, equally suited to contemporary interiors that value authenticity, restraint, and historically grounded design.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Diameter: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Voltage:220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Bauhaus (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lisboa, PT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6719248140772
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