LUXO L1N black JACOB JACOBSEN vice lamp

Luxo brand vice lamp (norwegian manufacture) designed in 1938 black lacquered and chromed steel this lamp was created by jacob jacobsen (1901-1996), importer of machine tools for the textile industry. The latter received a model of anglepoise 1227 lamp (english manufacture) in 1936. Struck by the ingenuity and design of the object, he bought the manufacturing license for the scandinavian countries, then redesigned it by simplifying its shapes. Made in oslo, the luxo l1-p (literally "i give light" in latin) was officially launched in 1938. It was used in schools, offices, industrial workshops, health centers, and design and architectural agencies. In the 1940s, it was the most widespread work lamp, both in europe and in the united states. (source: cult objects of industrial furniture, brigitte durieux & laziz hamani, editions la martinière, october 2012) very fluid line and elegant reflector; resistance adjustment wheel on the side; steel switch on the head; electrics in perfect working order excellent general condition (some discreet signs of use to report) dimensions: min/max height 570/1050mm; depth 400/700mm; reflector diameter 240mm; maximum thickness for the vice 60mm in perfect working order, electrics redone; works with a standard screw-in bulb (bulb not supplied) paris delivery in person 25eur (frequency of once every 6 weeks; contact me).