Sculptural Floor Lamp in Patinated Copper by Olivier Julia, 1980s

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An imposing sculptural floor lamp created by the french artist olivier julia in the late 20th century. A unique piece, … Read more An imposing sculptural floor lamp created by the french artist olivier julia in the late 20th century. A unique piece, handcrafted in worked and fire-patinated copper, and signed.

the structure features a hammered vertical shaft with a distinctly organic texture, rising to an elegant, sinuous arm that supports the light source, balanced by a curved element at the rear that reinforces its graphic and sculptural character. The composition demonstrates a mastery of metal and a clear artistic intention, where form and function are organically integrated.

the base, with its fluid, almost root-like development, evokes plant forms and underscores the expressive character of the hand-worked copper. The rich patina, with its warm and deep nuances, adds great chromatic complexity and reinforces the sculptural dimension of the piece.

it is accompanied by a new cylindrical textile shade, which provides an elegant material contrast and a warm, diffused light.

this unique piece is part of olivier julia's exploration of patinated copper and hammered metal, where the artisanal process and the transformation of the material are central elements of his formal language. His work engages with the tradition of dinanderie and late 20th-century european art design.

trained at the gerrit rietveld academie in amsterdam, the artist has developed a body of work focused on the relationship between drawing, volume, and architecture. His pieces are part of public and corporate collections such as ing, kpn, tnt post, the rijksmuseum twenthe, and the royal library of belgium.

a piece with a strong architectural presence, ideal as a focal point in contemporary, brutalist, or organically inspired interiors.

condition: very good overall condition, with slight signs of use consistent with its age.

materials: worked and patinated copper, textile shade (new)
artist: olivier julia
origin: france
period: late 20th century
style: brutalist / organic / sculptural

dimensions: 200 × 80 × 40 cm
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