Modernist Table Lamp

Modernist Table Lamp, model exhibited “Exposition Marcel Breuer, Paris 1925”. Golden brass.

A striking and highly architectural table lamp in polished brass, attributed to Marcel Breuer, embodying the rigorous functionalism and geometric clarity of early Modernist design. The base bears a stamped mark referencing the “Exposition Marcel Breuer, Paris 1925”, situating the model within the avant-garde context of early 20th-century design experimentation.

The structure is composed of a series of slender, vertically aligned tubular elements rising from a circular base, forming an elegant cage-like support. These rods curve seamlessly at the top, creating a rhythmic looped motif that cradles the cylindrical shade. The lamp’s design reflects Breuer’s pioneering interest in tubular construction and industrial materials, anticipating his later iconic furniture in bent steel.

The cylindrical shade, in matching brass, diffuses light downward, emphasizing the purity of form and the interplay of reflection across the polished surfaces. The composition balances structural lightness with visual solidity, characteristic of Bauhaus-influenced aesthetics.

Presented in good vintage condition, with minor surface wear, light oxidation, and patina consistent with age and use. The lamp retains its original electrical components, including switch and European plug; rewiring may be considered for modern standards.

An elegant and rare example of early Modernist lighting design, this piece stands as both a functional object and a sculptural statement, ideal for collectors of Bauhaus and 20th-century design.