Rare 1930s Siemens Scissor Lamp, Fully Renovated Wall-Mounted Workshop Light
Illuminate your workspace or interior with this restored vintage gem, a Siemens scissor or “harmonica” lamp from the 1930s, featuring a striking blue enamel shade and an adjustable accordion arm.
🔧 Restoration Details
- Fully stripped & resurfaced: The metal arm was sandblasted, semi-polished, and preserved to maintain its authentic patina.
- Rewired for safety: Comes with a +-3m (118 ") electrical cable and EU plug.
- Convenient switch location: The toggle switch is mounted directly on the shade.
-Standard fitting: E27 socket, with a bulb included.
Color:
Metal scissor mechanism, Blue enamel shade with a white inside. It's a vintage item so there are signs of age.
Measurements:
- Fully adjustable: Extendable up to +- 120 cm (47.2 in) and angle-adjustable shade to create dynamic, task-oriented lighting.
- Shade diameter: 17 cm / 6.7 inches
This lamp marries German engineering, industrial elegance, and functional form. It’s perfect for illuminating workshops, reading nooks, artist studios, offices, or any space craving character and practicality. A rare piece that combines adjustable mechanics with vintage charm.
🕰️ Brand & Historical Background
Siemens, founded in 1847 by Werner von Siemens in Berlin, is a German industrial and electrical powerhouse. By the early 20th century, their lighting division produced robust, innovative work and workshop lamps. The scissor-style extension lamps—also called harmonica or accordion lamps—were engineered to offer flexible, directional lighting in workshops, draftsman studios, and industrial settings. This lamp is a fine example of that heritage.
