Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The lamp is in original condition, working order, rewired with black cotton covered cable with bakelite plug. Overall very good vintage condition. Fixed crack on Bakelite base marked red on picture.

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Creator	Josef Hurka
Manufacturer	Napako
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Czech Republic
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Fixed crack on bakelite
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	VHD-1384258
Materials	Metal
Color	Black
Width	15 cm 15 cm
Depth	22 cm 22 cm
Height	50 cm 50 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Czech Republic
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Josef Hurka

There is very little verifiable information available on the Czech designer Josef Hůrka, however it is known that he designed lighting - including desk and table lamps, as well as floor and ceiling lights - for the manufacturers Drupol, Napako, and Lidokov. His career spanned almost four decades, but one of his early collaborations, with lighting manufacturer Napako (NÁstrojaři-PAsíři-KOvotlačitelé), proved to be the most fruitful. His lamps appear in bright colors and take on geometrical and angular forms. Designs for Napako include a UFO-shaped, Bauhaus inspired ceiling light (1930s); the Model 1618 Table Lamp (1954), which features a height adjustable cylindrical shade on a tripod base; the Model 1633 Table Lamp (1950s); the Model 0513 Table Lamp (1950s), which has a conical tin-lacquered shade; and for Drupol the Model 21616 Table Lamp (1963).