Vintage table lamp, designed by Josef Hurka, Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Description

The table lamp from the 1950s was designed by Josef Hurka for the Czechoslovak manufacturer Napako.
The piece represents the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, combining a simple structural form with a functional focus on directing light.
The design is part of the post-war trend in Czechoslovak industrial design, characterised by economical geometry and the use of bent metal.

Patina consistent with its age and use has been preserved. Small scratches and other signs of material ageing are visible.