Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Sconce Lantern in the style of Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s

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Midcentury beautiful sconce "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in … Read more Midcentury beautiful sconce "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are perfectly blended. It's a gorgeous piece for a midcentury outdoor project. Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for his elegant furniture made from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist aesthetics, giving his work a unique stylistic touch while still being usable. Born on May 25, 1892 in Paris, France, Sognot studied at École Bernard-Pablissy before working as a designer at the Au Printemps department store in Paris in 1919. The designer became a founding member of the Union des Artistes Decoroteurs. He died in 1970 in Paris, France.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less