1970's Adjustable Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka

This lime green adjustable lamp was produced by Napako Lightning company in the 1970’s Czechoslovakia. It’s designer, Josef Hurka is considered by many as the most talented and commercially most successful Czech lighting designer of the second part of the 20th Century. This lamp can be fixed to the edge of the table which gives the light extra stability. The lamp can be adjust in many directions and angles, which make this piece a perfect light for either drawing or reading. It’s shade is a lime green colour with. In contrast, the inside of the lampshade is painted in cream colour and the subtle support rods holding the whole structure are a shiny silver colour. The on/off switch is located on the back top part of the the lampshade. Despite being produced in 1970's, this lamp design is still very contemporary. This piece is in good vintage condition. There are some small scratches on the lampshade and also on other parts gained from its use over the years. All parts (including the switch, the bulb fitting, cord and the European plug) are original and fully functional.

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