A rare Dutch Art Deco table lamp or bedside light by Dutch manufacturer Daalderop, c. 1925. The piece is in excellent condition regarding its age. These lamps were produced in brass and nickel plate. This one is the nickel version.
The lampshade is made of painted parchment, and is reminiscent of batik (tie-dyed) designs by Bogtman. The top can come off to change the lightbulb. Because of punched holes in the top as well as the bottom the light shines through these holes when placed in a dark room, which has a lovely effect on the surrounding surface. These holes had an aesthetic function as well as necessary in those times for the heat of the (incandescent) lightbulb to escape. It now works with modern energy efficient (E27) lightbulbs. The one that is now inside will be included.
The Daalderop factory was founded in 1880 by J.N. Daalderop. in the eraly years they produced household items like tableware, pots and dishes, kettles, and gas lamps. The style of the products evolved towards that of art deco and the Amsterdam School. At the end of the 1930s, the company had approximately a thousand employees, making it one of the largest employers in Tiel. The family business was under the undisputed leadership of Johan Daalderop (1883-1961). Until the Second World War their most important designer was Meine Huisenga. Klaas van Aken was also one of the designers.
The lamp is depicted in the Dutch Art Deco/Art Nouveau guide for determining the value of Art Deco pieces. The book was written in the early 2000s, just before the Euro was introduced. Nevertheless, the two guides are still used by collectors for background information.
Creator
Manufacturer
Daalderop Metalware factory, Netherlands
Design Period
1920s
Production Period
1920s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Yes, stamped under the base
Style
Modernist, Dutch Art Deco
Detailed Condition
Very good— This item has small signs of age and use.
