French Gilt Wooden Floor Lamp in the Style of Paul Follot, 1940

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An elegant French floor lamp, crafted around 1940 from carved and gilded wood, designed in the style of Paul Follot.

… Read more An elegant French floor lamp, crafted around 1940 from carved and gilded wood, designed in the style of Paul Follot.

The piece features a tall, sculptural stem articulated by a succession of turned, fluted, and molded sections that create a refined vertical rhythm. The wide, richly worked circular base provides visual stability and reinforces the decorative and architectural character of the piece.

The gilded finish enhances the relief of the carving and lends the lamp a warm and sophisticated presence, while the new linen shade balances the overall effect with a more understated and contemporary touch.

Its design reflects the French decorative tradition of the interwar period and the early postwar years, when classical repertoires were reinterpreted through a refined language akin to Art Deco. The combination of ornamental carving, elegant proportions, and gilded surfaces evokes the aesthetic universe associated with Paul Follot and the high French decoration of the first half of the 20th century.

Paul Follot was a key figure in French decorative arts and played a prominent role in the evolution from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.

It shows wear consistent with age and use, particularly visible on the gilding and the wood surface. It has been rewired and is in working order. The linen shade is new.

Dimensions: 191 cm high x 50 cm in diameter
Origin: France
Period: circa 1940
Style: Art Deco / French Decorative Arts
Materials: Carved and gilded wood, linen
Condition: Good condition consistent with its age. Visible wear on the gilding and wood. Rewired and in working order. New shade. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less