Vintage kandem (körting & mathiesen ag, leipzig) night stand lamp no. 1227 st design by marianne brandt and hin bredendieck, circa 1942–1945 a rare and iconic bedside lamp, the kandem no. 1227 st is the direct successor to model no. 702. Model 1227 st is less common than earlier 702 versions. Due to wartime material shortages, it features an ivory-painted artificial stone base and was also available in a version with a champagne-coloured opal glass reflector (model no. 1227 gl.). intended use: originally designed for use on bedside tables in military hospitals and civilian medical facilities during world war ii. design details: reflector: ivory-painted sheet steel socket: black molded plastic screw socket joint: molded plastic ball joint for adjustable positioning arm: painted tubular steel base: ivory-painted artificial stone with integrated push-button switch and base plate dimensions: reflector diameter: 14 cm overall height: 22 cm production period: from 1942 until the end of 1945 this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, uk plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.