Bo Niko

A minimalist conical wall lamp from the mid-century modern era, crafted with matte opaline glass and a black Bakelite frame. The lamp features has a E14 fitting and includes the original on/off cord mechanism. Bo-Niko is part of Niko, the biggest electric components company from Belgium since decades. The firm was established shortly after World War 1 in 1919 by the two brothers Alphonse and Werner De Backer in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. The duo first started their business as a bicycle chain producer before they switched to porcelain switches and sockets. The name Niko is derived from the town where the company is located: Sint-Niklaas: Saint-Nicolas. Sint-Niko-Laas in old Flemish. This lamp was inspired by a design from 1955 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900-1990) for Lindner and produced by Peill + Putzler. + Electricity: 2 bulb E14 for one lamp, 2 x 40 watt maximum, 110/220 volt. Any type of light bulb with an E14 screw base can be used, not a specific one preferred. However, white or frosted bulbs gives the most beautiful result in combination with opaque glass. + Condition: Very Good. This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. + Materials: Bakelite and opaline glass + Width: 8 cm + Depth: 7 cm + Height: 22 cm