Kaiser Leuchten tulip-shaped glass pendant lamp, brass, Ø 39 cm, 1970s

A pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten from the 1970s, its shade formed from a single, freely shaped piece of glass. Four broad glass panels close into a tulip or flower form, their lower edges rolling outwards like petals. The thick-walled clear glass is filled with countless fine air bubbles and brown-bronze inclusions that give it the lively, ice-like texture typical of the ice glass lamps of those years. Kaiser, based in Neheim in the Sauerland region, was one of the leading German lighting manufacturers of the post-war era and also worked with glass from Murano in the 1960s and 1970s; the glass recalls work by Mazzega or Kalmar, although the specific origin of the glass in this piece is not documented. The original Kaiser Leuchten label with article number and test mark is preserved.

The shade is held by a brass-coloured cover cap, from which a brass link chain leads to a cylindrical brass canopy. Switched off, the glass shows a light, almost silvery tone with warm bronze accents; switched on, the irregular surface diffuses the light softly into the room and casts a moving pattern of light onto ceiling and walls. Above a dining table, in a hallway or as the central light in a living room, it suits a mid-century or vintage interior as well as a calm, contemporary setting.

The glass shade measures 39 cm in diameter and 26 cm in height; the total height including chain and canopy is 64 cm, and the chain can be shortened or extended if required. The lamp is in very good condition, the glass is free of chips or cracks, and the brass parts show a light, age-appropriate patina. As with all vintage lamps, we recommend having it checked by a qualified electrician before installation.