François Chatain. - Table lamp - Ceramic

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François Chatain postmodern ceramic table lamp in a vivid citrouille palette with a red neck and green base, 35 cm high (excluding shade) and a 28 cm ceramic body diameter, origin France, circa 1980s, in excellent condition with the original Chatain sticker, including the conical shade and a single fitting.

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Beautiful postmodern table lamp designed by the renowned French potter François Chatain.
This iconic 'pumpkin' model is rendered in a vibrant color palette that immediately evokes the Memphis Milano movement from the 1980s. The lamp consists of an elegantly shaped, deep-yellow glazed ceramic body, accented with a contrasting red neck and a green base.
Details:
• Designer: François Chatain
Origin: France
• Period: ca. 1980–1990
• Material: High-quality handmade and glazed ceramic
• Dimensions: Foot height (excluding the cap) is 35 cm; the diagonal of the ceramic foot is 28 cm.
• Condition: In excellent condition – "As New". No chips, cracks or restorations in the ceramic.
• Authenticity: Include the original François Chatain brand sticker on the fitting.
The lamp is supplied including the accompanying conical shade in a warm color that perfectly complements the design. A rare specimen in this color scheme and finish, ideal for collectors of 20th-century European design.
The lamp and shade are carefully shipped in separate packages. Given the fragility of the lampshade, in the event of any transport damage a fixed compensation of 10% of the auction price applies.

François CHATAIN - Postmodern table lamp "Citrouille" - Glazed ceramic

Beautiful postmodern table lamp designed by the famous French ceramicist François Chatain.
This iconic model, pumpkin-shaped, is presented in a palette of vivid colors typical of the Memphis movement of the 1980s. The lamp consists of a body in deep yellow glazed ceramic, highlighted by a contrasting red collar and a green base.
Details:
• Designer: François Chatain
• Origin: France
• Period: Around 1980-1990
• Material: High-quality, enameled ceramic, handmade
• Dimensions: Foot height (excluding lampshade): 35 cm; diameter of the ceramic body: 28 cm
• Condition: Excellent condition – "Like new". No chips, cracks or restorations on the ceramic.
• Authenticity: Presence of the original sticker from the François Chatain brand on the socket.
The lamp is accompanied by its matching conical lampshade, whose warm hue perfectly complements the design. A rare piece in this color combination and in this condition, ideal for collectors of 20th-century European design.

The lamp and its lampshade will be shipped carefully and in separate packages. Due to the fragility of the lampshade, a fixed fee of 10% of the adjudication price will be applied in the event of damage occurring during transport.

Beautiful postmodern table lamp designed by the renowned French potter François Chatain.
This iconic 'pumpkin' model is rendered in a vibrant color palette that immediately evokes the Memphis Milano movement from the 1980s. The lamp consists of an elegantly shaped, deep-yellow glazed ceramic body, accented with a contrasting red neck and a green base.
Details:
• Designer: François Chatain
Origin: France
• Period: ca. 1980–1990
• Material: High-quality handmade and glazed ceramic
• Dimensions: Foot height (excluding the cap) is 35 cm; the diagonal of the ceramic foot is 28 cm.
• Condition: In excellent condition – "As New". No chips, cracks or restorations in the ceramic.
• Authenticity: Include the original François Chatain brand sticker on the fitting.
The lamp is supplied including the accompanying conical shade in a warm color that perfectly complements the design. A rare specimen in this color scheme and finish, ideal for collectors of 20th-century European design.
The lamp and shade are carefully shipped in separate packages. Given the fragility of the lampshade, in the event of any transport damage a fixed compensation of 10% of the auction price applies.

François CHATAIN - Postmodern table lamp "Citrouille" - Glazed ceramic

Beautiful postmodern table lamp designed by the famous French ceramicist François Chatain.
This iconic model, pumpkin-shaped, is presented in a palette of vivid colors typical of the Memphis movement of the 1980s. The lamp consists of a body in deep yellow glazed ceramic, highlighted by a contrasting red collar and a green base.
Details:
• Designer: François Chatain
• Origin: France
• Period: Around 1980-1990
• Material: High-quality, enameled ceramic, handmade
• Dimensions: Foot height (excluding lampshade): 35 cm; diameter of the ceramic body: 28 cm
• Condition: Excellent condition – "Like new". No chips, cracks or restorations on the ceramic.
• Authenticity: Presence of the original sticker from the François Chatain brand on the socket.
The lamp is accompanied by its matching conical lampshade, whose warm hue perfectly complements the design. A rare piece in this color combination and in this condition, ideal for collectors of 20th-century European design.

The lamp and its lampshade will be shipped carefully and in separate packages. Due to the fragility of the lampshade, a fixed fee of 10% of the adjudication price will be applied in the event of damage occurring during transport.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Ceramic
Designer/Artist/Maker
François Chatain.
Country of Origin
France
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
35 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
28 cm
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated Period
1970-1980
BelgiumVerified
63
Objects sold
100%
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