Vintage Table Lamp in Metal and Marble by Jacques Adnet, 1930s

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A stunning table lamp with a design attributed to jacques adnet, elegantly blending veined marble and chrome elements, dating from … Read more A stunning table lamp with a design attributed to jacques adnet, elegantly blending veined marble and chrome elements, dating from the 1940s.

a piece with a strong character, somewhere between decorative sculpture and lighting fixture, evoking the codes of modernism and a revisited art deco style.

• the geometric shapes and the use of polished chrome spheres, a cube, and angular marble elements are typical of the art deco style of the 1920s and 1930s.

• the lamp rests on a beige marble base with warm, natural red veining, providing stability and refinement.

• the black conical shade with a gold interior diffuses a soft, warm light, while highlighting the art deco character.

ideal on a console table, desk, or as an accent lamp in a contemporary, designer, or gallery interior.

features:

• materials: 13 cm square carrara marble base topped with two stacked black marble cubes and two chromed steel spheres.

• shade: conical, black with a gold interior.

• socket: b22.

• condition: very good overall condition, slight signs of wear consistent with age.

• functional wiring: bayonet bulb, rewired with a new switch but with original ceramic plug and wiring.

dimensions:

lamp base only: h 30 cm.

with shade: h 50 cm.

base: 13 x 13 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less