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Pair of Mid Century tripod table lamps by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1950s

About the Item

Fantastic mid-century modern tripod table lamps designed by Josef Hurka. Featuring a beautiful 1950s design in the classic beige and black color scheme. Crafted by Napako in Czech Republic, these lamps stand as an absolute design classic from the 1950s. The generously sized lampshade is adjustable, allowing for easy movement up and down. The lamps retain their original paint and are in good vintage condition with no damage to the lampshade, free from bumps or dents. A charming patina adds character to these pieces. It maintains 100% original condition and functionality, featuring the original E14 socket and switch. The lamps come with its original cable and plug. Versatile and decorative, these lamps suit all living areas. An exquisite pieces that seamlessly blend mid-century charm with timeless design. Height 37 cm, width 21 cm, depth 21 cm.

Creator:

Napako (Manufacturer),Josef Hurka (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Power Source:

Plug-in

Voltage:

220-240v

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal

Place of Origin:

Czech Republic

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

PRAHA 5, CZ

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7114239475912

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Napako was initially established in 1919 in Prague with the purpose of helping private companies with metalworking solutions for building projects. The Czech manufacturer later pivoted to producing appliances and lighting, a change that yielded partnerships with esteemed designers such as electrician and furniture maker Josef Hurka and Miroslav Prokop between the 1930s and 1970s.

Napako’s chrome-plated desk lamps and flush mounts were often characterized by the influence of the Bauhaus, a progressive German design school that promoted a union of art, craft and technology. Many of the brand’s interesting lighting fixtures incorporated milk glass and opaline glass and later featured venturesome forms and lacquered metal housings in lively Pop art colors. Today vintage Napako table lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers are rare and highly collectible works of Space Age and mid-century modernist ingenuity.

Hurka and Helena Frantová were the superstars on Napako’s roster of designers. Initially an electrical appliance designer, Hurka changed course to work on lighting design after Napako discontinued its production of appliances.

For much of the 20th century, industrial and furniture designers in the Eastern Bloc created their work in near anonymity — including in the former Czechoslovakia, where communist ideologies ran counter to capitalist ideas like branding and acclaim.

Although for a brief and shining moment, in 1958, the country’s designers gained global renown when Czechoslovakia won best national pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair, their artistry was soon shrouded again behind the Iron Curtain.

Hurka’s table lamps for Napako were presented as part of the prize-winning Czech Pavilion at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, which was the first World’s Fair after World War II. Frantová frequently created torch-shaped table lamps with spindly bodies in chromed steel or brass for the likes of Okolo as well as Napako.

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