Sistra Megaphos ceiling lamp P4 from a 1930s production with reseda color glass shade
by Otto Müller
Style: Bauhaus-Modernism
Design: Otto Müller
Manufactory: Sistrah Licht GmbH
Country: Germany
Material: nickel-plated metal, transparent glass shade, milk glass reflector ring inlays, glass lens, lacquered upper glass
Measurements: H xx cm x D 40cm
Year: appr. 1932
Condition: original
Quantity: 1
Price: 2.400 Euro
Founded in the 1920s, the Sistrah brand quickly specialized in innovative lighting technology. Their breakthrough came with lamps that perfectly combined glare-free light with maximum luminosity.
The pendant lamp we offer, designed by German designer Otto Müller in the 1930s and also known internationally as “Megaphos,” is a true highlight of its time. The name “Sistrah” is derived from the advertising slogan “Sie strahlt heller” (It shines brighter) – a promise this lamp undoubtedly fulfills.
Sistrah lamps were widely used in public buildings, factories, and train stations. A notable feature is the ability to adjust the light’s angle through a height-adjustable pendant – a real technical innovation of its era.
The P4 stands out with its timeless design: two opal glass rings and a lens cover ensure diffused, glare-free lighting. Today, Sistrah lamps are sought-after design classics, harmoniously combining functionality with technical sophistication.
http://www.sistrah.de/historie/KatalogSistrah1932-deutsch.pdf
