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Mid-Century Modernist “NX38” Floor Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Creator: Louis Christiaan Kalff
Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
Mid-Century Modernist “NX38” Floor Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
$5,975.00
This unique and materially dynamic Mid-Century Modernist “NX38” Floor Lamp is designed by Louis Kalff for Philips and originates from the Netherlands, Circa 1950. Features a large saucer form shade in off white enameled metal. Beneath the lip of the uppermost component of the shade is a striated diffuser in white bakelite which rises from a striking conical detail in red bakelite. This red conical detail is supported by a framework in grey enameled metal cylinders which also forms the elongated tripod base. A highly modern and unique design, this piece is exemplary of the mind of Louis Kalff, who worked as an Architect, Artist, and Designer and pioneered modernizing the vision and design process at Phillips during his time as their Art Director. This piece is a highly functional and aesthetically unique Floor Lamp, styling beautifully in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Mid-Century Modernist to Scandinavian and Contemporary Interiors. Newly rewired for American Standards, this piece accommodates one Edison base bulb achieving up to 100 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

Netherlands, circa 1950

Dimensions:

Height: 63 in (160.02 cm) x Width: 22 in (55.88 cm) x Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)

Shade Diameter: 22"

Creator: Louis Kalff (Designer), Philips (Maker)

Power Source: Plug-in

Lampshade: Included

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Bakelite, Enamel

Place of Origin: Netherlands

Period: 1950-1959

Date of Manufacture: circa 1950

Condition: Excellent, Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bakelite, Enamel
Condition:	Good. Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	700084

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	63 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	160.02 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM