Mid-Century Modern Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany - Iconic Space Age Design

Bring a touch of retro futuristic charm to your space with this iconic space age mushroom table lamp by Helo Leuchten from Germany, dating back to the mid-1950s. This lamp is in its original condition with fully restored electric wiring, ensuring both authenticity and safety. Crafted entirely from brass, it features a round ringed mushroom style lampshade and a round curved base with an iron counterweight inside. The base is lined with red felt and supported by a curved brass rod. With dimensions of 38 cm in height, a lampshade diameter of 31 cm, and a base diameter of 18 cm, this lamp is a striking statement piece. Suitable for a single E27 bulb with a maximum wattage of 100, perfect for creating warm and inviting lighting. Embodying the aesthetic of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, this lamp is a true collector's piece. Proudly manufactured by Helo Leuchten in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany, this lamp is not only a functional lighting fixture but also a piece of design history. Please note that bulbs are not included due to shipping fragility, and we recommend using long-lasting, low-wattage LED bulbs or Edison light bulbs for best results.

Helo Leuchten history:
Helo was founded in the 1930s by Henry Gerhard Senior as Elektrogeschäfts Helo in the city of Breslau, at that time a German city. Today a Polish city named Wroclaw.

He fled to Neuburg with his family in 1945 with only a flashlight and some pictures. The three shops were destroyed in a night of bombing. The Helo Leuchten company was registered after World War 2 in 1946 in Neuburg (Neuburg an der Donau). Helo is derived from Henry and his son Lothar.

From old war material such as brass and aluminum from the airfield, he begins with the production of work lamps, today we say industrial lighting.

The company grows fast and moves twice in a couple of years to the address of today.

The company Gebr. Kaiser & Co. Leuchten KG, Lichttechnische Spezialfabrik from Neheim-Hüsten acquires the rights to use the Helo brand and individual models, such as the “commissaire” lamp, the 6631 Luxus. Today (2018) produced by Lightyears/Fritz Hansen.

Lothar Gerhard, who took over the company after Henry Gerhard’s death in 1964, sees himself forced to gradually abandon the factory and transform the company into the trading company it is today. Helo is now owned by Henry Gerhard Junior, his son and since 1980 a member of the Expert group.

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Materials: brass.