Carl Auböck #3881 'X-Lamp' Bamboo and Brass Floor Lamp

Carl Auböck #3881 'X-Lamp' Bamboo and Brass Floor Lamp Designed in 1950, the versatile 'X-lamp' is an iconic midcentury Austrian lighting design. Executed in bamboo and brass with a heavy X-shaped brass base that can be balanced in two positions: upright or angled. Each lamp includes a sculptural hard paper shade by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Lead time 3-4 weeks. Please contact us prior to placing time-sensitive orders. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in the 7th district of Vienna using the same exacting standards, high-quality materials, original molds and techniques of his legendary namesake. Auböck's design career was long and varied, reaching its pinnacle of prestige at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, where he received four gold medals in recognition of his iconic work. Accommodates 1x standard medium base (e26) bulb max 60w equivalent LED bulb. LED only. Bulb available for purchase separately here. Includes 10.8 feet of black textile cord with inline on/off switch held in place on lamp stem by a small brass ring, and US male plug. Not UL listed. One representative example is featured in the images. Finish may vary from piece to piece due to their handmade nature. Brass is not lacquered and will develop a natural patina over time and may already shows signs of patination due to handling, exposure to the elements, and storage. Original shine can be restored with a brass polish.