Kaiser Idell 6718 Scissor Wall Lamp, 1930s, Satin Black | Extendable Bauhaus Wall Light by Christian Dell
Kaiser Idell 6718 Scissor Wall Lamp, 1930s, Satin Black | Extendable Bauhaus Wall Light by Christian Dell
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A Kaiser Idell 6718 scissor lamp from the 1930s, designed by Christian Dell, in satin black with a white interior. The scissor arm extends from 47 to 85 cm.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Kaiser & Co., Germany |
| Designer | Christian Dell |
| Model | Kaiser Idell 6718 (article no. 1478) |
| Produced | 1930s |
| Finish | Satin black, white inside |
| Length | Extends from 47 to 85 cm |
| Wall plate | 11 × 6 cm |
| Wiring | Rewired, new E27 fitting, approx. 2 m cord, inline switch, EU plug |
| Price | Per lamp |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Kaiser Idell lamps were designed by Christian Dell, the German silversmith who was workshop master of the Bauhaus metal workshop in Weimar. Gebrüder Kaiser & Co. produced them from the 1930s for offices, workshops and homes. Today they are sought-after Bauhaus collectibles. The scissor lamp was made for drawing offices and workshops, where the light had to reach across a desk.
The restoration
The lamp was refinished in satin black with a white interior, rewired with approx. 2 m of cord, a new E27 fitting, an inline switch and an EU plug.
In your interior
Next to a bed, above a desk or reading chair, or along a kitchen counter: fold it against the wall or pull it out to where you need light.