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Description
Elegant French mid-century desk lamp dating from the 1940s–1950s, featuring a refined combination of functional design and subtle decorative detailing.
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Elegant French mid-century desk lamp dating from the 1940s–1950s, featuring a refined combination of functional design and subtle decorative detailing.
The lamp is composed of a polished chrome structure with a distinctive fluted (reeded) column rising from a weighted circular base. Its flexible gooseneck arm supports a hemispherical shade, allowing precise adjustment of the light direction.
A brass joint and bakelite switch near the shade add a warm contrast to the chrome finish, highlighting the quality of materials and construction. The overall design reflects a transitional aesthetic between late Art Deco and early modernist functionalism.
with its balanced proportions and sculptural presence, this piece works equally well as a practical reading lamp or as a decorative object in a curated interior.
Origin: France
Period: 1940s–1950s
Material: Chrome-plated metal, brass details
Shade: Adjustable, hemispherical
Arm: Flexible gooseneck
Switch: Integrated near the shade
Dimensions
Height: 75 cm
Base diameter: 21 cm
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 8.27ʺW × 8.27ʺD × 29.53ʺL
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good vintage condition. … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good vintage condition. Light surface wear and minor patina consistent with age. The chrome remains well preserved overall. Electrical system to be checked or updated according to local standards. less
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