Hanging lamp - Porcelain, acryl - Mid c design hanging lamp

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France-origin mid-century hanging lamp, porcelain and acryl, 360 x 360 x 260 mm, dating from the 1960s, in good condition with small signs of ageing and in working order.

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Original piece.

A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece: Sculptural Elegance in 1960s Lighting Design

• Authentic early 1960s space-age pendant lamp in vivid lacquered red
• Sculptural, high-gloss silhouette with polished chrome suspension
• Atmospheric illumination ideal for vintage, retro-modern, or contemporary interiors
• Highly collectible decorative lighting from the European mid-century design era

This elegant earl 1960s red hanging lamp represents the confident spirit of European space-age craftsmanship, merging expressive curves with refined chrome details. Its smooth, lacquered body displays a generous mushroom-like contour that enhances interiors through balanced geometry and radiant presence. The surface’s saturated tone interacts harmoniously with ambient reflections, giving the piece a lively, modern character while maintaining authentic mid-century integrity. The chain-mounted structure, combined with its precisely machined top plate, adds an industrial accent that complements the lamp’s futuristic attitude without disturbing its visual unity.

The design produces warm, enveloping illumination that softens architectural lines and enriches dining areas, lounges, studios, and reading corners with inviting atmosphere. This fluid form, iconic for the decade, echoes the era’s fascination with aerodynamic silhouettes, smooth transitions, and optimistic domestic innovation. Its glossy enamel finish ensures durability and colour stability, making the lamp not only decorative but also functionally reliable for daily use.

Collectors and design enthusiasts will appreciate its period-correct proportions, distinctive silhouette, and the ability to harmonize with Scandinavian wood surfaces, minimalist furniture, or eclectic décor settings. The lamp’s sculptural identity transforms ceilings into curated focal points, offering both lighting performance and artistic value. Its synergy of chromatic intensity, material quality, and seventies-era styling provides a sophisticated yet playful presence suitable for interiors that seek originality without excess.

This piece stands as a refined example of genuine mid-century European lighting, delivering character, craftsmanship, and historical authenticity to any space.

Original piece.

A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece: Sculptural Elegance in 1960s Lighting Design

• Authentic early 1960s space-age pendant lamp in vivid lacquered red
• Sculptural, high-gloss silhouette with polished chrome suspension
• Atmospheric illumination ideal for vintage, retro-modern, or contemporary interiors
• Highly collectible decorative lighting from the European mid-century design era

This elegant earl 1960s red hanging lamp represents the confident spirit of European space-age craftsmanship, merging expressive curves with refined chrome details. Its smooth, lacquered body displays a generous mushroom-like contour that enhances interiors through balanced geometry and radiant presence. The surface’s saturated tone interacts harmoniously with ambient reflections, giving the piece a lively, modern character while maintaining authentic mid-century integrity. The chain-mounted structure, combined with its precisely machined top plate, adds an industrial accent that complements the lamp’s futuristic attitude without disturbing its visual unity.

The design produces warm, enveloping illumination that softens architectural lines and enriches dining areas, lounges, studios, and reading corners with inviting atmosphere. This fluid form, iconic for the decade, echoes the era’s fascination with aerodynamic silhouettes, smooth transitions, and optimistic domestic innovation. Its glossy enamel finish ensures durability and colour stability, making the lamp not only decorative but also functionally reliable for daily use.

Collectors and design enthusiasts will appreciate its period-correct proportions, distinctive silhouette, and the ability to harmonize with Scandinavian wood surfaces, minimalist furniture, or eclectic décor settings. The lamp’s sculptural identity transforms ceilings into curated focal points, offering both lighting performance and artistic value. Its synergy of chromatic intensity, material quality, and seventies-era styling provides a sophisticated yet playful presence suitable for interiors that seek originality without excess.

This piece stands as a refined example of genuine mid-century European lighting, delivering character, craftsmanship, and historical authenticity to any space.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mid c design hanging lamp
No. of items
1
Material
acryl, Porcelain
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
260 mm
Width
360 mm
Depth
360 mm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
HungaryVerified
40
Objects sold
Private

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