Meissen-Glas. Nachtrag-Katalog Nr. 65

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Category: Build and Access the Collection
Location: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Library

Meissen-Glas. Nachtrag-Katalog Nr. 65

By Meissner Glasraffinerie G.m.b.H.. Coswig-Dresden: Meissner Glasraffinerie G.m.b.H., approx. 1930.

The Cooper Hewitt Library recently acquired two catalogs of 1930 Meissner Glasraffinerie glass shades for electrical light fixtures. Meissen-Glas. Nachtrag-Katalog Nr. 65 has 8 pages of illustrations, mostly in color. They advertise hanging light fixtures and wall sconces and came in a variety of designs. Many show the influence of the Bauhaus and Art Deco styles that were fashionable during this era. Lighting is an important part of the Cooper Hewitt Library's collection and scope, and this example of 20th century European lighting design is a great addition. You can read more about these catalogs on the Cooper Hewitt Museum’s "Object of the Day" website.

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