Mid-Century French Iron and Brass Floor Lamp with Spiral Staircase, 1950s

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This French bedside lamp from the 1950s combines the functionality of occasional furniture with the technical craftsmanship of architectural wrought … Read more This French bedside lamp from the 1950s combines the functionality of occasional furniture with the technical craftsmanship of architectural wrought iron. The structure is made of patinated wrought iron, turned bronze, and brass. The circular tabletop with a perimeter flange rests on a tripod base with three arched legs that terminate in open volutes, braced by a lower central ring. from the center of the table, the stem incorporates a model of a spiral staircase constructed in bronze and brass, extended at the top by an articulated reading arm with a double elbow in brass.

The central helical staircase reproduces the classic layout of the vis de Saint-Gilles of the French guild tradition (compagnonnage), with turned bronze balusters and a continuous brass handrail finished with a scroll. This design is attributed to the art locksmith Émile Boulanger, active in Nantes at the beginning of the 20th century, coinciding with the documented model from the Henri Klinger Collection auctioned at Christie's Paris. Designed as a guéridon-liseuse during the French postwar period, the adjustable arm allows the light to be directed straight onto a seat or tabletop. Its scale and sculptural presence blend seamlessly into a library, office, or living room.

Total height without shade: 52.36 inches (133 cm)
Shade not included.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less