Reading Floor Lamp with an Articulated Arm in Brass, Conical Brass Shade, in the Style of Maison Charles, Circa 1970

This reading lamp features a tubular brass shaft adjustable in height by a clamping ring, resting on a weighted circular base. The articulated arm with a double offset allows the light source to be precisely directed above an armchair. The conical brass shade, forming a hat, rests on a small dish and diffuses a warm directed light.

The work of solid brass and the geometric purity of the conical shade allow this reading lamp to be stylistically linked to the repertoire of Maison Charles, the great Parisian bronze maker whose light fixtures of the 1970s combine rigour of line and preciousness of materials.

Condition report: Good overall condition. Brass with a beautiful gilt patina showing slight natural surface oxidation, articulation and adjustment mechanisms functional. Wiring to be checked before use. An elegant and functional reading lamp, beside a reading armchair or a sofa.