French Industrial Design - Lamp - Iron, Plastic
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French industrial design adjustable desk lamp, made in France in the 1950s–1960s, with an iron frame and a water-green shade, measuring 52 cm high, 43 cm wide and 32 cm deep, in fair condition with signs of heavy use and possible missing parts, in working order and sold without a bulb.
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1950s–1960s French Adjustable Desk Lamp – Industrial Mid-Century Design
This elegant French desk lamp embodies the clean, functional aesthetic of mid-century industrial design. Featuring a distinctive water-green shade paired with a metal articulated structure, it offers a refined vintage presence ideal for a desk, workshop, reading corner, or design-focused interior.
Manufactured in France during the mid-20th century, the lamp showcases practical engineering with its adjustable arm and compact wall or surface-mounted base. The softly curved shade diffuses light efficiently, while the aged metal structure displays an authentic patina acquired over decades of use. Its understated industrial character makes it particularly appealing to collectors of vintage lighting and mid-century modern furnishings.
Key Details
Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Metal structure with painted shade
Color: Water green
Dimensions: Height 52 cm (20.5 in), Width 43 cm (16.9 in), Depth 32 cm (12.6 in)
Adjustable arm and shade for directional lighting
Functional and operational
Sold without bulb
Condition Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Visible wear, surface marks, oxidation, and signs of use are present throughout. The shade shows cracking/fissures visible in the photographs. The articulation mechanism is somewhat stiff and partially seized; however, adjustments remain possible with careful assistance. These imperfections contribute to the lamp’s authentic vintage character and should be considered part of its history.
A decorative and functional French vintage lighting piece with strong industrial and mid-century appeal.
1950s–1960s French Adjustable Desk Lamp – Industrial Mid-Century Design
This elegant French desk lamp embodies the clean, functional aesthetic of mid-century industrial design. Featuring a distinctive water-green shade paired with a metal articulated structure, it offers a refined vintage presence ideal for a desk, workshop, reading corner, or design-focused interior.
Manufactured in France during the mid-20th century, the lamp showcases practical engineering with its adjustable arm and compact wall or surface-mounted base. The softly curved shade diffuses light efficiently, while the aged metal structure displays an authentic patina acquired over decades of use. Its understated industrial character makes it particularly appealing to collectors of vintage lighting and mid-century modern furnishings.
Key Details
Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Metal structure with painted shade
Color: Water green
Dimensions: Height 52 cm (20.5 in), Width 43 cm (16.9 in), Depth 32 cm (12.6 in)
Adjustable arm and shade for directional lighting
Functional and operational
Sold without bulb
Condition Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Visible wear, surface marks, oxidation, and signs of use are present throughout. The shade shows cracking/fissures visible in the photographs. The articulation mechanism is somewhat stiff and partially seized; however, adjustments remain possible with careful assistance. These imperfections contribute to the lamp’s authentic vintage character and should be considered part of its history.
A decorative and functional French vintage lighting piece with strong industrial and mid-century appeal.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Iron, Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
French Industrial Design
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
52 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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