Kaiser Idell Wall Lamp by Fritz Hansen
About the design
The renowned KAISER idell lamp is characterised by Christian Dell’s ability to create elegant design with the basic hallmarks of Modernism: geometric shapes. Today, KAISER idell is widely recognised as a symbol of noble Bauhaus design, exquisite choice of material and precise engineering. The versatile wall lamp with its striking wave-like arm easily caters to different lighting needs. Whether illuminating open studio walls or corridors, this versatile lamp caters to different lighting needs, serving as both a reading light and an accent piece.
About the designer
Christian Dell was born in Offenbach am Main in Hesse. He completed the silver forging studies at the academy in 1911 and from 1912-13 he studied at the Saxon college of arts and crafts in Weimar. From 1922 to 1925 he worked as a foreman of the metal workshop at the Bauhaus in Weimar where he was the man behind a highly innovative and pioneering style of design.
