Ekco Plastalux desk lamp

Side view of a desk lamp showing the curved arm. Rear view of a desk lamp showing the curved arm. Top view of a desk lamp showing the shade. Underside view of a desk lamp showing the weighted base.
Side view of a desk lamp showing the curved arm. Rear view of a desk lamp showing the curved arm. Top view of a desk lamp showing the shade. Underside view of a desk lamp showing the weighted base.

Classification

Description

This Ekco 'Plastalux' desk lamp, circa 1940s, has a lead weighted base, and is articulated with joints at the base and at the top of the support arm. The shade is an integral part of the overall design, as is the on/off switch in the base. The lamp takes a screw fitting bulb and is made of compression moulded phenol formaldehyde. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
EK Cole

Object number

PHSL : 153

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
150mm
Height
420mm
Length
215mm

Colour

brown