Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s

Rare UFO pendant lamp designed by Josef Hůrka for Napako in the 1930s, produced in former Czechoslovakia. The lamp features a polished chrome metal aerodynamic saucer shape, complemented by a large frosted glass diffuser. Its sculptural silhouette is characteristic of progressive Czech lighting design from the interwar period and reflects the strong influence of European functionalism and Bauhaus design. The fixture is suspended by a rigid chrome metal rod ending in a spherical chrome ceiling mount. Inside, there are four sockets, while the electrical wiring has been replaced with new wiring. The lamp remains in good original vintage condition and shows signs of age and use, including slight surface marks and a patina on the chrome, particularly inside and around the edges. These imperfections are consistent with its age and have been preserved as part of its authentic vintage character.