Vintage Black Aluminum Sconce from F.W. Schmid München

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A rare wall lamp, alarm lamp, made by F. W. Schmid, Munich, from the 30s/40s.
The articulated arm wall lamp with three arms, each 28 cm long, and 4 joints, which allows a variety of lighting variations. Even each of these joints has another 2 movement possibilities.
In addition, the lamp arm on the wall bracket can be swivelled or rotated and the lampshade can also be swivelled.
Due to the various movement possibilities, the lamp can also be used as a table lamp (in the manner of an architect or workshop lamp). In this case the holder is screwed on a table top (instead of the wall).
The lamp has a socket E27 with rotary switch.
The lampshade is made of painted aluminum and the lamp dome, which is also the lampholder, is made of bakelite.
The metal hose serves to protect the cable.
The lamp has never been used before and comes from an old stock.

* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Manufacturer	F.W. Schmid München
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1940 to 1949, 1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Industrial, Art Deco, Bauhaus
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	EY-748904
Restoration and Damage Details	It shows little color loss on the original paint, The metal part has a slight rust deposit in places
Materials	Aluminum, Bakelite, Steel
Color	Black, silver
Height	110 cm 43.3 inch
Diameter	6.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.