ASEA/CEBE. "Studielampa" / "Sebra-lampa", monumental table lamp, 1930s, model 79212, white metal, black-lacquered wood and sheet metal.
4895064. ASEA/CEBE. "Studielampa" / "Sebra-lampa", monumental table lamp, 1930s, model 79212, white metal, black-lacquered wood and sheet metal.
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4895064. ASEA/CEBE. "Studielampa" / "Sebra-lampa", monumental table lamp, 1930s, model 79212, white metal, black-lacquered wood and sheet metal.
Description
Round base in white metal, straight column with handle in black-lacquered wood, uplight with white inner shade, and white-painted shade, height 70 cm, diameter 42 cm.
HISTORY
The Sebra lamp is a lighting concept developed by the Swedish lighting industry and its stakeholders between 1938–1940. The idea behind the concept was to provide abundant and glare-free task lighting with a single light bulb while simultaneously providing a certain amount of general lighting to the room. This was achieved by surrounding the light bulb with an upward-facing reflector of opal flashed glass as well as a shade that directed light downwards as well. The reason a Sebra lamp is usually somewhat taller than standard table lamps is due to careful calculation to ensure the risk of discomfort glare is minimal.
Elektriska AB Chr Bergh & Co, which in 1938 when the fixture was launched was majority-owned by the Asea group, was one of the first in Sweden to manufacture Sebra lamps. The bowl of opal flashed glass under the shade is of the highest technical quality with three layers of glass.
LITERATURE
The model is depicted in Ljuskultur, 1938.
Condition
Minor wear, repainted shade, slightly crooked.
Functional at the time of cataloging, SAV does not guarantee functionality.
4895064. ASEA/CEBE. "Studielampa" / "Sebra-lampa", monumental table lamp, 1930s, model 79212, white metal, black-lacquered wood and sheet metal.
Description
Round base in white metal, straight column with handle in black-lacquered wood, uplight with white inner shade, and white-painted shade, height 70 cm, diameter 42 cm.
HISTORY
The Sebra lamp is a lighting concept developed by the Swedish lighting industry and its stakeholders between 1938–1940. The idea behind the concept was to provide abundant and glare-free task lighting with a single light bulb while simultaneously providing a certain amount of general lighting to the room. This was achieved by surrounding the light bulb with an upward-facing reflector of opal flashed glass as well as a shade that directed light downwards as well. The reason a Sebra lamp is usually somewhat taller than standard table lamps is due to careful calculation to ensure the risk of discomfort glare is minimal.
Elektriska AB Chr Bergh & Co, which in 1938 when the fixture was launched was majority-owned by the Asea group, was one of the first in Sweden to manufacture Sebra lamps. The bowl of opal flashed glass under the shade is of the highest technical quality with three layers of glass.
LITERATURE
The model is depicted in Ljuskultur, 1938.
Condition
Minor wear, repainted shade, slightly crooked.
Functional at the time of cataloging, SAV does not guarantee functionality.
