Reading Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass with Articulated Arm, Jacques Adnet Style, Circa 1950
Reading floor lamp with a black lacquered metal shaft accented with brass, resting on a black lacquered circular base. Double-cantilevered articulated brass arm and conical shade in ecru fabric.
French work in the Jacques Adnet style.
Dimensions: Floor diameter: 24.5 cm | Arm extended: 48.5 cm | Height: 122 cm.
DETAILS DU PRODUIT
| Period | 1950–1960 |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Materials | Métal laqué noir, laiton, tissu |
DESCRIPTION DU PRODUIT
This reading floor lamp features a tapered shaft in black lacquered metal, punctuated with brass rings, resting on a circular base in black lacquered metal with a brass heel. The double-cantilevered articulated brass arm allows the light to be directed above an armchair. The conical shade in ecru fabric, set on a brass cup-shaped bobèche, diffuses a soft light.
The contrast of matte black and gilt brass, handled with this functional restraint, recalls the vocabulary of Jacques Adnet, a major figure of 1950s French decor, whose lighting combining modernist rigor and classical elegance set a standard; this piece relates to it stylistically.
Condition report: Good overall condition. Even black lacquer, brass with a fine patina, functional articulation mechanism, shade in fine presentation condition. Wiring to be checked before use. A timeless reading lamp, beside a club chair or a chaise longue.
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