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Otto Müller Highly Original 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah 1931

$3,380
£2,574.24
€2,967.18
CA$4,728.60
A$5,314.63
CHF 2,767.72
MX$64,639.05
NOK 35,416.36
SEK 33,585.15
DKK 22,145.11
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Otto Müller 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah / Megaphos, Germany, 1931. This is a wonderful and highly original Bauhaus pendant lamp by designer Otto Müller. Designed in 1931, this series of lamps was designed to compete with the Danish PH-lamps by Poul Henningsen. This one - with a 30 cm glass shade - is the 'P3'. The name ‘Sistrah’ derives from the German phrase, “sie strahlt hell” - which translates as “she shines brightly”. Outside Germany, the name Megaphos was used. An ingenious design, this lamp combines several glass parts - both transparant and opaline - to create a light that is pleasant and, very important, not blinding or dazzling. A great and quintessential Bauhaus design. This particular pendant comes in a very good and highly original condition with no faults.
  • Creator:
    Megaphos/Sistrah (Manufacturer),Otto Müller (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.28 in (115 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Style:
    Bauhaus (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Tilburg, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5892243869792

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