Lantern - Brass - Hexagonal Foyer

Opens tomorrow
Starting bid
€ 1

Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 132931 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller

It is a hall lantern that vividly embodies the elegant and functional aesthetics of the mid-20th century, when interiors sought bright, clean pieces with a touch of classic distinction. Its structure, entirely made of gilt brass, displays a warm, even glow, with that polished finish that characterizes quality lanterns destined for entryways and corridors.

The hexagonal shape gives it balance and architectural presence: six clearly defined faces, framed by metal profiles that reinforce the geometry and provide visual rhythm. Each of those sides is enclosed by beveled glass, a detail that multiplies the light and creates subtle reflections, elevating the piece from a simple luminaire to a decorative object. The bevel, moreover, softens the edges and adds depth, a nod to traditional lanterns reinterpreted in a modern key.

The top, with its arms and brass joints, supports the body of the lantern with discreet elegance, while the interior — visible through the transparency of the glass — preserves the classic aesthetic of hall lanterns, designed to offer a bright and orderly welcome.

Overall, it is a decorative lantern, sturdy, well-proportioned, and with that timeless charm that blends the classical with the contemporary. Perfect for a foyer that seeks character without being ostentatious.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Translated by Google Translate

It is a hall lantern that vividly embodies the elegant and functional aesthetics of the mid-20th century, when interiors sought bright, clean pieces with a touch of classic distinction. Its structure, entirely made of gilt brass, displays a warm, even glow, with that polished finish that characterizes quality lanterns destined for entryways and corridors.

The hexagonal shape gives it balance and architectural presence: six clearly defined faces, framed by metal profiles that reinforce the geometry and provide visual rhythm. Each of those sides is enclosed by beveled glass, a detail that multiplies the light and creates subtle reflections, elevating the piece from a simple luminaire to a decorative object. The bevel, moreover, softens the edges and adds depth, a nod to traditional lanterns reinterpreted in a modern key.

The top, with its arms and brass joints, supports the body of the lantern with discreet elegance, while the interior — visible through the transparency of the glass — preserves the classic aesthetic of hall lanterns, designed to offer a bright and orderly welcome.

Overall, it is a decorative lantern, sturdy, well-proportioned, and with that timeless charm that blends the classical with the contemporary. Perfect for a foyer that seeks character without being ostentatious.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Hexagonal Foyer
Material
Brass
Country of origin
France
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
44 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
3041
Objects sold
90.06%
pro

Similar objects

For you in

Home & Garden Decor