Hala Zeist Model 98 Desk Lamp, 1950s | Beige Dutch Design Table Light by H. Busquet
Hala Zeist Model 98 Desk Lamp, 1950s | Beige Dutch Design Table Light by H. Busquet
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A compact Hala Model 98 desk lamp from the 1950s, with shade and base in beige. Designed by H. Busquet, it brings the sober Hala style to a small desk or side table.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Hala, Zeist |
| Designer | H.Th.J.A. Busquet |
| Model | 98 |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Finish | Beige shade and base, signs of wear |
| Switch | New switch on the cord |
| Wiring | E27 fitting |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Pivoting shade |
| Maximum height | Up to 50 cm |
| Shade diameter | 13.5 cm |
| Base diameter | 17 cm, heavy and stable |
| Availability | One of one, once sold this exact piece will not return |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Hala was founded in Zeist in 1932 and became one of the first Dutch lighting manufacturers. Designer H.Th.J.A. Busquet gave its work lamps their sober, precise character, and they were used in workshops, offices and drawing rooms across the Netherlands. The Model 98 is a compact desk lamp in the same sober design language, with a heavy base and pivoting shade.
The restoration
We added a new switch on the cord. The beige finish is original and shows its age.
In your interior
Soft in colour and small in size, it suits a study, bedroom or a mid-century interior where a black work lamp would feel too hard.