555 Modular Articulating Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard

555 Modular Articulating Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard — Curt Fischer’s 1920s articulated arm, built for the wall and still assembled by hand in Germany.

Made in Germany by Midgard, the company that invented adjustable light.

The Design Story

Light that moves with you: that was Curt Fischer’s idea when he patented the first adjustable electric lamp in 1919 and named his company Midgard. Within a few years Gropius had specified his lamps for the new Bauhaus in Dessau, and Breuer, Albers and Moholy-Nagy worked under them. A century on, the same family of lamps is built in Germany on the original tooling.

Why You’ll Love It

A wall lamp that does a job. The 555 swings out over the desk when you need it and tucks back when you don’t, with the same mechanical honesty as Midgard’s 1920s originals. The Bakelite switch on the head is a small pleasure every time.

Made for Real Life

Wired in once, adjusted daily. For the classic clamp version of Fischer’s idea, see TYP 113 Bauhaus Clamp Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard; for the ceiling, K831 Swivel-Shade Pendant Lamp by Midgard. Lamp off and cool, then a dry microfibre cloth. A barely damp cloth with mild soap lifts marks on enamel or powder coat; skip scouring pads and solvents, and keep water away from the electrics.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Beside the bed, over the desk, above a workbench.

Questions We Hear Most

What is Midgard’s Modular system?

Curt Fischer’s 1920s family of adjustable lamps built from interchangeable arms, heads and mounts; the 555 is the wall version.

Does the 555 have a switch on the lamp?

Yes, a Bakelite switch on the shade, and it can also be wired to a wall switch.

Is the 555 a good bedside light? (our styling advice)

Excellent: mounted beside the bed it frees the nightstand and swings in over the pillow to read.

What finish does the 555 have?

Powder-coated aluminium head with a powder-coated steel arm and back plate, black as pictured.

Which bulb goes in the 555?

An E26 bulb up to 60 W.

Where is the 555 made?

It is assembled by hand in Germany.

For the Trade

Specifying task lighting for a studio, a library or a hospitality project? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.

Why We Love It

Frees the nightstand, lights the page.

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