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Grashopper Floor Lamp ‘6320’ by Wim Rietveld for Gispen - 1950s

Creator: Wim Rietveld - Gispen
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
This very rare and important post-war adjustable floor lamp, model ‘6320,’ was designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Gispen in 1953. Produced only for a few years, its production ceased when Gispen’s Panama lamp gained greater commercial success.

The lamp’s asymmetrical, insect-like base and its vibrant color scheme exemplify the optimism and ingenuity of modern 1950s design. Despite being over 60 years old, it retains a strikingly timeless quality. Key design details include a finely engineered adjustable arm, an aluminum shade, a concealed wiring system, a heavy metal base for stability, and a robust floor switch.

Gispen, founded in 1916 by Willem Hendrik Gispen, was renowned for producing innovative steel furniture. Throughout the mid-20th century, the company collaborated with prominent designers like Gerrit Rietveld, Wim Rietveld, and André Cordemeyer, cementing its legacy in industrial modernism.

A rare investment piece, this lamp is a true collector's item, ideal for modernist interiors and a testament to the enduring appeal of mid-century design.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Metal, Steel.
Creation Date:	1950's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	354491

Dimensions

W.	44.88 in;	H.	74.8 in;	D.	16.54 in;
W.	114 cm;	H.	190 cm;	D.	42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood by Boris, located in Antwerp, Belgium, offers a unique selection of high-end 20th-century furniture and decorative pieces, alongside a range of antique items. For appointments or inquiries, contact us at +32 493 794 223 or info@goldwoodbyboris.com.