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Midcentury Teak & Braid Rise and Fall Pendant Light by Swiss Co Temde Leuchten

$1,089.28
£795
€927.32
CA$1,492.04
A$1,659.48
CHF 866.53
MX$20,194.10
NOK 11,066.89
SEK 10,378.79
DKK 6,920.98
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About the Item

A very stylish and useful rise and fall light particularly suited to above a dining table, by German-Swiss company Temde Leuchten. 
The attached teak handle allows the user to adjust the height with ease. The cable runs around a retractable ratchet mechanism located in the ceiling rose, which itself is further adjustable for tension.
The lampshade is of steel construction and is woven with a gold/ecru coloured braid, creating a warm, diffused glow when lit. The diffuser is acrylic, the handle, finial and ceiling rose are very nicely machined from solid teak. 
The fabric wrapped cable is in good original condition and the lamp operates just as it should. Cleaned, polished and electrically tested. Shade diameter - 50cm. Drop from ceiling at highest position 46cm. Drop from ceiling at lowest position 123cm. Temde-Leuchten and Temde AG was a German-Swiss manufacturer of lighting fixtures, headquartered in Detmold (North Rhine-Westphalia) and a subsidiary in Sevelen, Switzerland.
  • Creator:
    Temde Leuchten (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sherborne, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4257246009932

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