“Night Castel” Lamp by Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920.
Made from brass and embossed on the side with Hoffmann’s monogram “JH” and “WIENER WERK STÄTTE,” the lamp retains its original fabric—a rare feature that highlights the authenticity and craftsmanship characteristic of Wiener Werkstätte lighting designs.
The lamp is in good working condition and has been rewired with a braided cord and fitted with a UK plug. The switch functions correctly, and the lamp has been PAT tested for safety. The fabric shade shows some age-related wear, with a few splits and small holes, consistent with its age and use.
Literature - Wiener Werkstätte Archive, MAK Vienna, model no. M 3172 - M la 1, inv. no. WWF 98-116-6 (contemporary photo);
cf. Angela Völker, Die Stoffe der Wiener Werkstätte. 1910-1932, Vienna 1990, p. 154, fig. 273.
Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) was an Austrian architect and designer and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, known for his geometric clarity and refined craftsmanship. This Night Castel lamp reflects his modernist approach, combining sculptural form, precise detail, and functional elegance.
H 35 cm
