Bauhaus ceiling light with opal glass globe – 1930s

This ceiling light from the 1930s features a reduced geometric design characteristic of Bauhaus modernism. A square base plate made of nickel-plated metal supports a spherical shade of original white opal overlay glass.

The contrast between the angular metal plate and the rounded glass globe defines its functionalist design. The white opal glass provides an even, diffused distribution of light.

Lights of this type were commonly used in hallways, stairwells and other functional interiors during the 1930s.