The famous Hendrik Methorst Amsterdamse School fringed copper desk lamp! A bit of an oddity. The design is said to have been inspired by the carnivorous plant. Looking into the shapes of carnivorous plants, one could imagine that it was indeed inspired by the so called ''Venus Flytrap'' (last picture).
The lamp combines very well with other Amsterdam School items or can be an eye catcher in eclectic out of the box interiors.
It works with one lightbulb (E27) and is fitted with a standard European plug. The fringes are reconstructed and new. They're attached using velcro and can easily be taken off and replaced by another type of fringe (or just removed).
The design of the lamp is documented in the reference work ''Living in the Amsterdam School'' (author: Ingeborg de Roode). See on last picture
''The Amsterdam School'' stands for the Dutch architectural movement that flourished between 1910 and 1940. The movement influenced other art forms such as sculpture, furniture design and urban planning. Some characteristics of the Amsterdam School include:
Expressionist and organic shapes, decorative sculptural elements and a focus on craftsmanship.
The Amsterdam School movement is seen as a very important chapter in Dutch architectural history and to this day a very recognizable and beloved style worldwide.
Creator
Hendrik Methorst attributed
Manufacturer
His workshop in Utrecht
Design Period
1920 to 1930
Production Period
1920s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Style
Art Deco, Amsterdam School, 1920s,1930s
Detailed Condition
Good — This item has small signs of age and use.
Restoration and Damage Details
Fringes reconstructed. One small 1 cm curl up on the copper in the shaft
