Dutch Design Pendant Light, Brand van Egmond Hollywood Block, Bronze Handwelded Steel, William Brand, 1990s
Highlights:
Designer/Manufacturer: William Brand, Brand van Egmond, Naarden, Netherlands
Model: Hollywood Block (HCC50)
Period: 1990s
Origin: Naarden, Netherlands
Dimensions: 47 × 23 × 23 cm
Style: Contemporary, Sculptural, Organic
Particulars: Handwelded steel structure in dark bronze finish; organic interwoven branch forms with visible welding points — each piece unique by definition; produced as individual piece or small series for private interiors, hotels and representative spaces; new retail price significantly higher than asking price
Ideal for: Living rooms, dining areas, hotel lobbies, hospitality interiors, collectors of Dutch design, statement interior pieces
Description:
The Hollywood Block by Brand van Egmond is not a lamp that occupies a room. It is a lamp that defines one. Designed by William Brand — architect, sculptor and founder of Brand van Egmond in Naarden in 1989 — the Hollywood Block belongs to a body of work that has placed Brand van Egmond's light sculptures in the lobbies of leading hotels, in private residences of international collectors and in the showrooms of the world's most prestigious interior design firms.
The lamp is built from handwelded steel rods formed into an organic structure of interwoven branch-like elements finished in dark bronze. Every weld point is visible — this is not a design that conceals its making, but one that celebrates it. The result is a pendant light that reads simultaneously as an industrial object and a natural form: a contradiction that Brand van Egmond has made its own. The light source sits within the structure, visible through the interstices of the steel mesh, casting shadows of remarkable complexity and warmth across any surface it reaches.
At 47 × 23 × 23 cm the Hollywood Block is a statement piece of considered scale — large enough to command attention in a dining room or entrance hall, compact enough to work in a domestic setting without overwhelming it. The dark bronze finish deepens with the patina of time, making this a lamp that becomes more itself as it ages.
Brand van Egmond was founded in 1989 by architect and sculptor William Brand. The studio in Naarden produces sculptural chandeliers, pendants and wall lights as bespoke individual pieces or small series, combining expressive organic forms with the highest standards of metal craft. Brand van Egmond pieces are found in leading hotels and private residences worldwide.
Condition:
The lamp is in very good vintage condition. The handwelded steel structure is intact throughout. The dark bronze finish shows appropriate age patina. The electrical components have been visually and functionally inspected and tested; inspection by a qualified electrician is recommended before extended use.
Details:
Designer: William Brand
Manufacturer: Brand van Egmond, Naarden, Netherlands
Model: Hollywood Block (HCC50)
Period: 1990s
Style: Sculptural, Organic, Contemporary
Material: Handwelded steel, dark bronze finish
Dimensions: 47 × 23 × 23 cm
Weight: approx. 4.2 kg
Socket: E14
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Note:
Please note: This item is a vintage lamp. It was manufactured 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 collectible/antique and not as a standards-compliant electrical appliance.
WEE Nr.
70030832
Product Safety
This lamp is an original vintage piece. Prior to sale, a visual and functional inspection was carried out (cable, plug, socket, strain relief) as well as a test run. It has not been comprehensively tested in accordance with current VDE standards. Due to its age, the electrical components may pose risks (e.g. aged insulation, missing earth conductor). Before connecting to the 230V mains, it is therefore strongly recommended to have the lamp inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Use is at the owner's own risk.
Manufacturer
Brand van Egmond is a Dutch design studio for handcrafted light sculptures, founded in 1989 by architect and sculptor William Brand. The sculptural chandeliers, pendant and wall lights combine expressive forms with high-quality materials and are produced in the studio in Naarden as bespoke individual pieces or small series for private interiors, hotels and representative spaces.