Midgard-Style Two-Arm Factory Lamp with Eric Kirkman Cole Bakelite Shade | Vintage Desk or Wall Light
Midgard-Style Two-Arm Factory Lamp with Eric Kirkman Cole Bakelite Shade | Vintage Desk or Wall Light
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Two classics combined in one lamp: an articulated workshop arm in the style of the German Midgard lamps, with a bakelite shade by the British designer Eric Kirkman Cole.
At a glance
| Model | Two-arm articulated factory lamp, Midgard style |
| Shade | Bakelite, Eric Kirkman Cole |
| Produced | 1950s–1960s |
| Finish | Black, signs of wear |
| Switch | Original switch |
| Wiring | E27 fitting |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Articulated arms and a ball joint at the mount |
| Reach | Up to 90 cm |
| Mounting | Desk or wall |
| 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
Midgard lamps, designed by Curt Fischer in Germany in the 1920s, set the standard for articulated workshop lighting. Eric Kirkman Cole, founder of the British firm EKCO, made his name with bakelite design. This lamp brings an arm in the Midgard tradition together with one of his shades, as a one-off combination.
The restoration
The lamp is checked and works with its original switch. The black finish shows its age.
In your interior
A desk or wall lamp for those who like design history with a twist: industrial in form, with the warm sheen of bakelite.