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On view in Munich
DesignBehrens, Peter (1868 - 1940) GND ULAN
ProductionAEG (Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft) (gegründet 1883) GND
Date Draft1915 um
DesignBehrens, Peter (1868 - 1940) GND ULAN
ProductionAEG (Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft) (gegründet 1883) GND
Date Draft1915 um

Around 1912, Peter Behrens designed a four-bladed desk fan which stood on a fixed base and was produced by AEG in Berlin. The grille and rotor blades are made of polished brass and the metal casing is painted black.

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Further detail

DesignBehrens, Peter (1868 - 1940) GND ULAN
ProductionAEG (Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft) (gegründet 1883) GND
Date Draft1915 um
Place of productionBerlin, Germany
Size Height: 4 cm, diameter: (basket) 23.5 cm
MaterialMetal, Cast iron, Schwarz lackiert, Messing
ColourBlack, Messing
Inventory no685/2001