Description: Stalin (Narkomovskaya) office table lamp with a red fabric lampshade and decorative inserts "Hammer and Sickle", USSR, 1940s. Metal, wood, fabric.In working order. The table lamp was restored with a complete replacement of the electrical wiring and the decayed fabric part of the lampshade. The original electrical wiring dried up and cracked from time to time, which entailed an electrical and fire hazard, so it was replaced with a modern stylized wire. Decorative overlays "Hammer and Sickle" are completely original. The first cabinet table lamp of the USSR, which received the popular name "Narkomovskaya" - was produced in a limited number in the Soviet "Stalin" period of the USSR in 1930-1950 of the last twentieth century. The "People's Commissar" table lamp quickly gained universal recognition and authority in the USSR, and got its name due to the fact that it was intended only for the offices of the highest nomenklatura party, Soviet and economic leaders of the USSR, incl. of the first people's commissars ("People's Commissars") of the industry of the USSR, had political and ideological significance thanks to the Soviet emblem "Hammer and Sickle", was a symbol of patriotism, prestige and fidelity of the cabinet owner to the ideals of the CPSU (b) party and Soviet power. It is characteristic that for buyers this table lamp is a symbol of a romantic time of universal spiritual upsurge and active business work of the people of a great country to build industry and a socialist society, confident in its wonderful future. Such lamps were equipped with the offices of the Kremlin and Soviet people's commissars, including the head of the USSR I.V. Stalin, was placed on the table of the presidiums of various congresses, was captured on many historical posters and photographs. The image of this table lamp is invariably present in historical photographs, paintings by the Soviet artist Academician Nalbandyan depicting I.V. Stalin and the leaders of the USSR. During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, the Soviet radio announcer I.O. Levitan read the reports of the Information Bureau under this lamp, which is displayed in historical photographs. Delivery to Europe: 10-15 business daysWorldwide shipping 10-21 business daysThank you for visiting my page and purchased. If you have any questions or requirements, please contact me. I`m happy to help you!
Price: 830 USD
Location: Minsk
End Time: 2024-11-05T09:39:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number of Settings: 1
Antique: Yes
Power Source: Electric
Size: Medium
Color: Green
Material: Metal
Year Manufactured: 1950
Number of Lights: 1
Vintage: No
Mounting: In Cabinet
Brand: Unbranded
Department: Unisex Adult
Type: Table Lamp
Control Style: Push Button
Cord Color: Red
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: 1950s
Features: Clip-On
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Finish: Hammered