Gerben van Hes Ceramic Table Lamp, Twentsch Ros, Netherlands, 1960s

This rare table lamp was designed by Gerben van Hes and made in his own studio 'Twentsch Ros’ in the Netherlands in the 1960s. The base is signed/inscribed with Hes on the underside.

The design is marked by the void, bottle-like form with rounded shoulders and a gently tapering body rising to a narrow neck. The ceramic base is finished in a richly variegated oxblood, cream and brown glaze with organic mottling and a mineral-like texture. The reactive, almost volcanic look is very characteristic of the reduction glazing technique, almost painterly in effect.
The conical lamp shade is a custom design made in a cream/off-white Métaphores fabric. The finely textured textile provides a refined, neutral contrast while offering a soft and even light distribution.

The lamp is in very good condition with a new shade and renewed 220V wiring and a standard E26/E27 bulb fitting. The shade is included in the price, should you not need the shade, please contact us for adjusted item and shipping pricing.

Specified dimensions
Total height (including shade): 40 cm / 15.75 in
Height of the base only (excluding shade): 31 cm / 12.20 in
Diameter of the shade (bottom): 35 cm / 13.78 in
Diameter of the base: 14 cm / 5.51 in