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Creator: Curt Fischer
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

By Midgard, Curt Fischer

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Industrial workshop adjustable DDRP scissor wall lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the 1930s. - Designed by Curt Fisher. - Metal shade - Grey iron scissor arm is extendab...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s
Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s

Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Forserum, SE

A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a long scissor construction holding an enamel metal shade that can be adjusted in mo...

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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke

XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

An impressive Midgard wall scissor light, a early version of modell 110, with a length of 149 cm in total. The light can be moved to almost any position at a 180-degree angle. The la...

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1940s German Industrial Vintage Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wire

Modular Typ 505 lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1960s
Modular Typ 505 lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1960s

Modular Typ 505 lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1960s

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A TYP 505 wall mounted lamp, based on the iconic TYP 113. This modular lamp was produced with 3 different arm lengths, 3 types of (rotating) lampshades and a choice in type of joints. The lamp is in good condition, rewired and all parts working and rotating. The original lightswitch is also still present and working. Curt Fischer is well known for his innovative designs and still regarded as one of the greatest 20th-century inventors. At the time, just after WW1, recovering from the war, people worked long hours until late in the evening. The then-typical lamps would only cast light from the ceiling, causing the shadow of the worker’s body and head to cast shades over their projects. For an inventor like Curt Fischer, who had transformed horse-drawn coaches into mobile radio...

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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

By Curt Fischer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A jointed fully adjustable German table light by Industrial designer Curt Fischer who was hugely inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and Walter Gropius in particular. This light came ou...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Extra Large Wall Light by Curt Fischer for Midgard
Rare Extra Large Wall Light by Curt Fischer for Midgard

Rare Extra Large Wall Light by Curt Fischer for Midgard

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare extra large "Scissor" wall light by Curt Fischer for Midgard. Designed and manufactured in Germany, circa 1920's. Metal, brass, steel. Rewired with U.S. plug. Shade adjust to va...

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1920s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curt Fischer Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

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Pair Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
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Midgard Curt Fischer Vintage Industrial Wall Scissor Work Light
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Large wall-mounted scissor lamp by Midgard, circa 1960s. - Large extendable scissor mechanism - Two large articulated arms - Aluminium shade with original gold makers label - T...

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Large Wall Mounted Scissor Lamp by Midgard, circa 1960s

Large Wall Mounted Scissor Lamp by Midgard, circa 1960s

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Located in Gloucester, GB

Large wall mounted scissor lamp by Midgard, circa 1960s. - Large extendable scissor mechanism - Two large articulated arms - Aluminium shade with original gold makers label - T...

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Curt Fischer wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Curt Fischer wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Curt Fischer wall lights and sconces, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Curt Fischer were created in the industrial style in germany during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Zeiss Ikon, Kaiser Idell, and Wiska. Prices for Curt Fischer wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $562 and can go as high as $6,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,897.