Desk Lamp – German Art Deco by Gecos, Gebr. Cosack, 1930s
CHF 350
A German Art Deco desk lamp by Gecos, the brand of Gebrüder Cosack, Neheim, dating from the 1930s.
The lamp has a strong architectural silhouette: a heavy circular base, a wide curved chrome arm and a broad rotating shade with a clean modernist profile. The design combines Art Deco elegance with the functional clarity of early industrial and Bauhaus-influenced lighting.
Its adjustable dual-joint construction allows the arm and shade to be positioned for directed task lighting, while the heavy cast base gives the lamp stability and visual weight. The contrast between black surfaces and chrome-plated metal gives the piece a crisp, graphic presence.
A refined and highly functional example of German 1930s lighting design — practical, sculptural and full of period character.
Period / Dating: 1930s
Origin: Germany, Neheim
Maker / Designer / Design Context: Gecos / Gebrüder Cosack. German Art Deco and Bauhaus-influenced industrial lighting.
Material: Chrome-plated metal, black metal shade, cast iron base, electrical fittings
Construction: Adjustable desk lamp with heavy circular base, curved chrome arm, dual-joint adjustment and rotating wide reflector shade
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 44 cm
Shade diameter: approx. 29.5 cm
Base diameter: approx. 19.5 cm
Maximum extension: approx. 50 cm
Socket / Voltage: European plug, up to 250V
Colour: Black, chrome, white switch detail
Style Category: Art Deco & Bauhaus — 1910–1940
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original patina and minor wear consistent with age. Chrome surfaces show light age-related surface marks and fine scratches. Fully functional.
