Hala Zeist Model 144 Desk Lamp, Black, 1950s Netherlands

Hala Zeist Model 144 Desk Lamp, Black, 1950s Germany

Adjustable Dome Desk Lamp with Upgraded Stainless Steel Locking Hardware

Highlights:

Iconic dome-shade desk lamp by Hala Zeist, model 144, fully finished in black including the switch and cord. The original locking screws have been replaced with high-quality V2A (stainless steel) knurled nuts and bolts for tool-free adjustment.

Description:

This desk lamp was originally fitted with plain slotted screws at both pivot points — one at the shade, one at the base — meaning a screwdriver was required every time the angle or height needed to be adjusted. We replaced both with high-grade V2A stainless steel knurled nuts and bolts, so the lamp can now be locked and released by hand, without tools, while keeping the original look of the mechanism.

The lamp is kept entirely in black, including the cord and switch, giving it a clean, graphic silhouette typical of 1950s German design. It carries visible signs of its age: small areas of touched-up lacquer loss and minor dents from decades of use. Rather than detracting from the piece, these traces are part of its character — the quiet patina of a lamp that has been in daily use for roughly 70 years.

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Small lacquer losses have been touched up; minor dents are present. Locking mechanism upgraded to stainless steel (V2A) knurled nuts and bolts in place of the original slotted screws. Fully functional, rewired in black.

Details:

Designer: unattributed (Hala Zeist workshop design)
Manufacturer: Hala Zeist
Model: 144
Period: circa 1950s
Material: lacquered metal, chrome-plated steel arm, stainless steel (V2A) hardware
Color: black
Condition: good vintage condition, touched-up lacquer losses, minor dents
Cord/switch: rewired in black                                                                       Dimensions: H: 44cm ø Shade 30cm 

Manufacturer:
Hala Zeist was a Dutch lighting manufacturer known for its functionalist desk and task lamps produced from the 1930s through the mid-20th century, closely associated with the Bauhaus-influenced design language of the period.

Please note: This item is a vintage lamp. It was made many years ago and may not conform to current technical standards. Before use, the electrical components should be inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Bulbs are only included if explicitly stated. This item is sold as a collector's piece/antique and not as a standards-compliant electrical appliance.