6/14 - Floodlit bar table "Zeche Graf Bismarck"

6/14 - Floodlit bar table "Zeche Graf Bismarck"

Name: 6/14 - Floodlit bar table "Zeche Graf Bismarck"
Brand: STADICHAIR
SKU: S04-FS-06/14
Price: 190.04 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Shift in the shaft, but never in the heart.

⚒️ 14 floodlights. 14 mines. 14 stories.

This bar table was built from an original floodlight from the Parkstadion – made of real steel, which carried the light over the home of FC Schalke 04 for 28 years.

Carefully cleaned and restored , it still retains its traces. Every scratch and rust spot tells of great games, goals, tears, and triumphs. Of what makes Schalke what it is.

The frame is inspired by the old winding towers of Gelsenkirchen's mines. A symbol of Schalke's origins – from the Ruhr area, from work, from the community.

Schalke was built on coal. And that spirit lives on:

Work hard. Stick together. Never go under.

That is why each floodlight bears the name of a mine that was once in operation here.

6 of 14 - Graf Bismarck Mine

This floodlight bears the name of the Graf Bismarck mine – one of the largest and most impressive mines in Gelsenkirchen, located directly on the Rhine-Herne Canal . Founded in 1872 and named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the complex developed into a complex colliery network with a total of seven shafts .

For many decades, Graf Bismarck was a symbol of industrial power, work, and structure in the region. The site in Gelsenkirchen-Schalke-Nord combined miner tradition with technical innovation – including the early electrification of the conveyor systems. Mining ceased in 1966 , but the remaining shafts continued to operate as part of the Consolidation Colliery until 1993 .

Today, not much of the old mining operation remains – the site has been completely redesigned. Where once-castle towers towered into the sky, today lies the Graf Bismarck marina – with modern residential buildings, offices, and leisure facilities right on the water. But the name lives on – as a tribute to a time when coal dominated life.

➡️ 50% of the proceeds go directly to “Schalke hilft!” , the charitable foundation of FC Schalke 04.

➡️ The other 50% goes into the costly restoration and preservation of such historical monuments.

A donation receipt cannot be issued because this is an auction. 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Schalke hilft! following the auction. The floodlights show signs of wear due to their age.

Original floodlight

This bar table was made from an original floodlight lamp – it once illuminated the playing field of the Parkstadion and bears visible traces of great games and emotions.

Handmade in Germany

Manufactured in our workshop – using original parts from the Parkstadion floodlights. Each table is unique, built with craftsmanship precision and a lot of passion.

Sustainable upcycling

Instead of scrapping the floodlight, we're giving it a second life. Resource-efficient, with a strong character, and a true cult factor. A truly special collector's item.

Certificate of authenticity included

Each floodlight lamp comes from the Parkstadion – and bears the name of one of Gelsenkirchen's 14 mines. Your bar table is a numbered, unique piece with certified origins and genuine hard-working DNA.

04.08.1973 – Opening of the Parkstadion

The Parkstadion was officially inaugurated with a friendly match against Feyenoord Rotterdam. This modern stadium had a capacity of over 70,000 spectators and became the new home of FC Schalke 04.

02.05.1984 - DFB Cup semi-final against FC Bayern Munich

In a memorable cup match in front of 70,600 spectators at a sold-out Parkstadion, Schalke and FC Bayern Munich drew 6-6 after extra time. Under the floodlights, Olaf Thon, then 18, became the hero of the evening with three goals.

May 11, 1996 – 2-1 against Bayern & return to Europe

With a 2-1 home victory over FC Bayern Munich on Matchday 33 of the 1995/96 season, Schalke returned to European competition for the first time in 19 years. For many fans, the match in the sold-out Parkstadion was an emotional release and a symbol of the club's sporting upswing. Qualification for the UEFA Cup laid the foundation for the most successful period in the club's history in the years to come.

07.05.1997 UEFA Cup Final 1997: First leg against Inter Milan

Schalke hosted Inter Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Cup final at the Parkstadion and won 1-0. This result laid the foundation for the club's eventual overall victory and first international title.

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May 19, 2001 - Last Bundesliga game at the Parkstadion

On the final matchday of the 2000/2001 season, Schalke defeated SpVgg Unterhaching 5-3. For a few minutes, Schalke fancied themselves the German champions before a late goal from FC Bayern Munich dashed their hopes. This dramatic day coined the term "Champion of Hearts."