This is an original Bauhaus desk lamp, made of brass, from the 1950s by Helo Leuchten. The inside of the base contains an iron counterweight.
Height: 25 cm
Lampshade: ∅ 23 cm
Manufacturer: Helo Leuchten, Am Schwalbanger 48, 86633 Neuburg an der Donau, Germany.
Other versions: This Helo Leuchten 1950s desk lamp was made in several colours. Made in green, blue, brown, maroon, red and so on. Several comparable lamps were produced.
This desk lamp was a big success for the company. It was made for a long time. Early versions like this one from the 50s have a brass E14 bulb socket. Later versions have a Bakelite socket.
Helo traces its origins back to the 1930s, when Henry Gerhard (senior) ran an electrical business under the name Elektrogeschäft Helo in Breslau (then Germany; today Wrocław, Poland). He founded the company in 1946. This model of Helo desk lamp can be seen in many movies, like Brazil (1985), Stan & Ollie (2018) etc.
Condition:
The white paint is not original, but professionally applied. Although it has been professionally painted in white, there are a few tiny paint faults that you can see in the photos. Vintage style newly installed twisted electrical cord, plug and switch.
