This classic mushroom shaped lamp was originally designed in 1935 by Dutch modernist pioneer W.H. Gispen. from 1957 on the name of the model was changed from nr. 425 to nr. 5315. The metal ball on top clearly finds it's origin in early modernist design, but the lamp is so clear and simple that the design has a timeless quality.This one is from the 1960's. It has a white base and a grey shade. The top of the shade is completely undamaged, the base has a few tiny spots of lacquer loss. It's still in an excellent condition for it's age.