Red Shrink-Lacquered Brass Table Lamp, Germany, 1950s

This is a lamp with a genuinely distinctive presence. The broad, asymmetric shade — finished in a rich red shrink lacquer with a fine textured surface — has an almost sculptural quality, its pointed diamond profile and flat flying saucer silhouette setting it apart from the more commonly encountered German desk lamps of the period. A small brass disc at the crown of the shade and an elegantly angled brass arm complete a composition that feels both confident and refined.The combination of red shrink lacquer and warm patinated brass is one of the defining material pairings of 1950s German lighting design and this lamp wears it particularly well. The round red base echoes the shade in both shape, colour and finish, giving the whole piece a satisfying visual cohesion. The shade is adjustable in tis angle, allowing for up and down directional light control.The lamp carries its original VDE-certified label on the base, confirming it was independently tested and certified to German electrical safety standards at the time of manufacture — a mark of quality that speaks to the care with which it was originally produced. The manufacturer has not been conclusively identified, but the quality of construction and the refinement of the design are consistent with the best German lighting production of the period.The lamp is in very good vintage condition, showing only minor signs of wear consistent with its age, and is fully functional. It takes an E14 light source. Category Lighting / Desk / Table Height 37cm Depth/length 31 cm Diameter Shade 26 cm - Base 15 cm Production year 1950s Designer Unknown Manufacturer Unknown Country Germany Reference number 260150 175, - Us.