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"Grasshopper" Tripod Floor Lamp with Yellow Shade, 1960s

Creator: Willem van Doorn
Offered by: After Midnight

Description
A "Grasshopper" tripod floor lamp designed by Willem van Doorn for van Doorn, Culemborg. The fixture features an elegant, playful silhouette with a slim black tripod base supporting a sharply angled arm. The yellow conical shade is mounted on a swivel joint, allowing for adjustable directional or indirect ambient lighting. This Dutch design exemplifies the refined functionalism of the mid-century era, combining bold geometry with practical utility.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	https://vintageinfo.be/van-doorn-grasshopper-floor-lamp/
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Enameled metal tripod structure with a slim angled arm and a swivel-mounted conical aluminum shade featuring an integrated push-button switch.
Condition:	Good. The lamp is in good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. All mechanical swivel components and the integrated switch are functional.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Minimalist
Dealer Reference #:	502 / 7B.UP
Incollect Reference #:	848693

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	53.15 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	36 cm;	H.	135 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Message from Seller:

AfterMidnight is a curated destination for rare 20th-century vintage lighting, offering one-of-a-kind design pieces where craftsmanship, history, and artistry converge. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, you can reach us at 32475629387 or via email at info@am-antwerp.com.