Architects Desk Lamp attributed to Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s Czechoslovakia. It’s designer, Josef Hurka is considered by many as the most talented and commercially most successful Czech lighting designer of the second part of the 20th Century. Almost every Czech household had at least one piece designed by him somewhere in their homes and many of his lights are now consider iconic.

This lamp can be fixed to the edge of the table which gives the light extra stability. The lamp can be adjust in many directions and angles, which make this piece a perfect light for either for drawing or reading. It’s shade is a bright red colour with a hint of orange. This was a colour combination widely popular in the 1960s. In contrast, the inside of the lampshade is painted white and the subtle support rods holding the whole structure are a shiny silver colour.

The on/off switch is located on the back top part of the the lampshade.

Despite being produced in 1960's, this lamp design is extremely contemporary.

This piece is in great vintage condition. There are some very small scratches and minimal dents due to normal wear and tear. All parts (including the switch, the bulb fitting, cord and the European plug) are original and fully functional. The lampshade has been repainted with exactly same colour as the original one.

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Creator	Josef Hurka
Manufacturer	Napako
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Czech Republic
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Midcentury, Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	BAR-1833626
Materials	Steel
Color	Red, silver
Height	87 cm 87 cm
Diameter	20 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Czech Republic
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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About the Creator

Josef Hurka

There is very little verifiable information available on the Czech designer Josef Hůrka, however it is known that he designed lighting - including desk and table lamps, as well as floor and ceiling lights - for the manufacturers Drupol, Napako, and Lidokov. His career spanned almost four decades, but one of his early collaborations, with lighting manufacturer Napako (NÁstrojaři-PAsíři-KOvotlačitelé), proved to be the most fruitful. His lamps appear in bright colors and take on geometrical and angular forms. Designs for Napako include a UFO-shaped, Bauhaus inspired ceiling light (1930s); the Model 1618 Table Lamp (1954), which features a height adjustable cylindrical shade on a tripod base; the Model 1633 Table Lamp (1950s); the Model 0513 Table Lamp (1950s), which has a conical tin-lacquered shade; and for Drupol the Model 21616 Table Lamp (1963).