Table Lamp from Vintage Delft Blue Velsen—Eelke
Introducing Eelke, a one-of-a-kind large table lamp lovingly handcrafted from a gorgeous, vintage, hand-painted Velsen (another very well regarded Dutch pottery) Delft Blue (Delfts Blauw) vase. Eelke, named after the co-founder of Velsen, is paired with a custom contemporary lampshade in a luxurious off-white sandshell satin, with a platinum inner lining made in an atelier near Amsterdam.
The exquisite vase (or pul), which forms the base of the lamp, was handmade and hand-painted by one of Velsen’s master painters in a floral motif with a peacock. It was made circa 1940-1970, as indicated by the marking on the bottom.
Height: 70 cm (27.6 in) with lampshade
Width: 42 cm (16.5 in) with lampshade
E27 bulb fitting. We can adapt the plug depending on the country you will use it in.
We ship worldwide! Personal delivery/pick-up is also possible in the greater Amsterdam area.
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In the late 1920s, Eelke Snel and Koen Mertens established a ceramics factory in Velsen-North, naming it 'Pottery Kennemerland'. Eelke Snel's journey began as an assistant in mould-making at the Amphora factory in Oegstgeest. Later, he worked at St. Lukas in Utrecht. On May 20, 1920, he joined forces with Koen Mertens, Jan van Ham, and Cees Muyens to launch a pottery named 'De vier paddelstoelen' (The Four Mushrooms). However, this venture was short-lived. By December of that year, Eelke and Koen initiated their own enterprise in Velsen. About four years into this venture, Eelke proceeded independently, aiming to create affordable yet beautiful pottery. He soon achieved this, as many craftsmen flocked to join the factory. Initially, the designs featured hand-painted squares set against cream and grey backgrounds. However, when designer Karl Gellings collaborated, the simplistic designs evolved, leaning more towards artistry. Over the years, the designs transitioned to more refined pieces. In 1943, amidst World War II, the Germans mandated the factory's relocation to Sassenheim, prompting a name change to 'Velsen'. Here, while they began with the old moulds, they soon innovated, crafting new forms of pottery, porcelain, and ceramics.
