L.189

A pure Art Nouveau lamp by the Hungarian lamp manufacturer Lámpa-Gyár in Budapest. It is shown in the catalogues of this producer with a Vesta shade. Dr. Touché described it in his book as a German lamp, but this is incorrect.

The lamp captivates with its very stylish lines in perfect Art Nouveau style. A design for a simple table lamp could hardly be more beautiful. It is actually a "handle lamp", because it has a wide handle, which together with the foot provides a stable stand. It is also a table lamp, because it is designed to be placed on the table wherever you need light.

Unfortunately, the font has a few small dents, but they don't bother me too much. There was also a hole at the bottom, which was later soldered shut. The lamp was probably electrified in the past.

I had to replace the 15’’’ Matador burner from Gaudard that came with it, because I had to use a much larger tulip shade for it, but it might not harmonise well with the beautiful lamp. So I decided to use a 14-line Kosmos burner.

I found an Art Nouveau tulip shade to match this beautiful Art Nouveau lamp in every way, which takes up the lines and colour of the lamp body with playful ease. This tulip shade is pictured in the catalogue of S.V.E. in Paris. On closer inspection, one notices that the drawing and painting of the tulip shade was done with a sketchy light hand. I think such a tulip shade suits this lamp much better than the Vesta shade shown in the catalogue.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Burner, glass chimney, tulip shade and globe holder.

Cleaning and repairs:
Not necessary.

Lamp body:
Base and handle of cast brass together in pure Art Nouveau style. Base in the shape of a heart-shaped triangle, length 22 cm, width 13.5 cm.
Brass sheet font without ornamentation, Ø 154 mm, not removable. A closed hole at the bottom.

Burner:
14’’’ Kosmos burner of Carl Kneusel, Zeulenroda (Germany).
Wick knob marked: C K Z (= initials of Carl Kneusel Zeulenroda).
Flat wick 65 mm.

Glass chimney:
14’’’ Kosmos chimney. Height 260 mm, Ø fitter 52 mm.
Marked: CKZ in a star frame - 14'''.

Shade and shade holder:
Tulip shade by S.V.E. (= Société des Verreries pour l'Éclairage, in Paris), colourless, frosted glass, gold-painted flowers in Art Nouveau style, fluted top rim.
Height 140 mm, Ø fitter 67 and top rim 176 mm.
70 mm globe holder for 14’’’/15’’’ burners.

Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 16.5 cm, total height with chimney 46.6 cm.
Total weight 1360 g.