Metalarte - Table lamp - Bronze - Directory Style
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Bronze lamp in a warm gilded finish, designed in the Modern Mid-Century style (1940–1950) with Directorio/Hollywood Regency influence, 34 cm high by 16 cm wide base, in good used condition and in working order.
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It is a lamp that embodies to perfection the Directoire style reinterpreted by the Hollywood Regency aesthetic that was so cultivated in the mid-20th century: a delicious mix between refined French classicism and the glamorous shine of California design from the golden age of cinema.
The body is made of gilded bronze, with a warm and luminous finish that enhances the clean lines and the verticality of the design. The silhouette, slightly conical and topped by spherical elements and decorative rings, recalls the stylized columns of the French Directoire, where ornamentation was pared down to the essentials but without sacrificing elegance.
The circular, solid, well-proportioned base anchors the piece with authority, while the ascending shaft brings that sense of classical balance cherished by late neoclassical design. The side switch and the vintage wiring preserve the lamp's original charm, reinforcing its authenticity from the mid-20th century.
Together, it is a piece that combines architectural sobriety, ornamental brilliance, and a touch of cinematic glamour. A lamp that not only illuminates but adds character, presence, and a sophistication very much of Hollywood Regency.
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a lamp that embodies to perfection the Directoire style reinterpreted by the Hollywood Regency aesthetic that was so cultivated in the mid-20th century: a delicious mix between refined French classicism and the glamorous shine of California design from the golden age of cinema.
The body is made of gilded bronze, with a warm and luminous finish that enhances the clean lines and the verticality of the design. The silhouette, slightly conical and topped by spherical elements and decorative rings, recalls the stylized columns of the French Directoire, where ornamentation was pared down to the essentials but without sacrificing elegance.
The circular, solid, well-proportioned base anchors the piece with authority, while the ascending shaft brings that sense of classical balance cherished by late neoclassical design. The side switch and the vintage wiring preserve the lamp's original charm, reinforcing its authenticity from the mid-20th century.
Together, it is a piece that combines architectural sobriety, ornamental brilliance, and a touch of cinematic glamour. A lamp that not only illuminates but adds character, presence, and a sophistication very much of Hollywood Regency.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Directory Style
Material
Bronze
Manufacturer/brand
Metalarte
Country of origin
Spain
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
34 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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