Table Lamp from Pitt-Leuchten, 1940s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A rare and unusual table lamp from the 40s, manufactured by Pitt lamps and designed by Pitt Müller.

Source: Modern lamps of the 50s, Alexander Koch, page 14 - Table lamp, brass with parchment shade and peddigree handle, designed and produced by Pitt Müller, Vilich near Bonn.

In 1924 Pitt Müllert attended the Werkkunstschulen in Cologne and moved from form design and interior architecture to sculpture. He completed his training in Hamburg and Amsterdam and returned to Bonn in 1931. In 1933, the profession was banned. After that he produced lamps.
With the "Pitt lamps" he won international recognition at the Paris World Fair in 1936. The company was closed in 1955. Source: General-Anzeiger Bonn, March 06, 2015 and General-Anzeiger Bonn September 06, 2019 on the occasion of the exhibition "Pitt Müller: In search of a forgotten artist" at the Eschenhof, his place of residence and work from 1934 to 1955.

The lamp has a socket E27 with pull switch.
The shade can be tilted via a joint.

The lampshade is covered with linen.
The lamp arm and stand are brass, the handle is wound from peddigree.

The stand has a diameter of 12 cm, the lampshade of
Lampshade of 35 cm and a height of 16 cm.

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

Creator	Pitt Müller
Manufacturer	Pitt-Leuchten
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1940 to 1949
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	Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique 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-894589
Restoration and Damage Details	Es sind minimale Spuren der Zeit am original Lampenschirm vorhanden.
Materials	Brass, Rattan, Linen
Color	Beige, gold
Depth	40 cm 15.7 inch
Height	40 cm 15.7 inch
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Ships from	Germany
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