Table lamp c. 1928
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This Art Deco table lamp, designed by Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot in the late 1920s, showcases the era's sleek and geometric aesthetic. Its cylindrical form is accented with a bright green glass shade and chrome metal base, reflecting the movement's emphasis on streamlined design. The lamp's simplicity and functionality exemplify the Art Deco ideal of modernism, highlighting the period's fascination with technological advancements and industrial design. Today, it is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of this influential design style.
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Breuhaus de Groot designed interiors for large modes of transportation, such as trains, ocean liners, and, most famously, the doomed Hindenburg airship that met its fiery demise on May 6, 1937. This lamp would have fit perfectly in the compact travel spaces he typically designed.
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