Philips Machine Lamp on a Brake Disc, 1940s–50s | Black Factory Desk Light from the Philips Works, Rewired
€239,00
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Philips Machine Lamp on a Brake Disc, 1940s–50s | Black Factory Desk Light from the Philips Works, Rewired
€239,00
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Made by Philips and used in Philips’ own factory in the Netherlands, most likely to light a lathe. Now mounted on a heavy brake disc as a desk lamp.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
| Produced | 1940s–1950s |
| Original use | Machine lamp in a Philips factory, most likely on a lathe |
| Finish | Black, signs of wear |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, new switch |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Two arms and a ball joint |
| Base | Brake disc, 25 cm diameter |
| Shade diameter | 14.5 cm |
| Maximum height | Up to 100 cm |
| 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
Philips started making light bulbs in Eindhoven in 1891 and grew into one of the world’s largest electronics companies. Its factories needed their own robust task lighting, and this machine lamp is one of those: built by Philips, used by Philips.
The restoration
We rewired the lamp, fitted a new switch and checked it. The brake disc gives it a stable, heavy base.
In your interior
A desk lamp with an industrial story, for a study, studio or workshop. The brake disc base keeps it steady when the arms are fully extended.