Table lamp - Bronze, Textile, Metal - Sculptural table lamp
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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A one‑of‑a‑kind sculptural table lamp from France, dating to the 1980–1990 period, with a bronze, textile and metal construction and a gold finish, signed on the base and in working order.
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Golden sculptural bedside lamp signed – Unique designer piece – Artistic metalwork – 20th century
Rare sculptural bedside lamp with gold finish, made from metal worked by hand through an artistic process rather than industrial manufacture. The base features a highly expressive composition, blending organic volumes, embossed textures, and integrated metal elements, giving the piece a striking visual presence.
The metal is shaped, assembled, and textured by hand, in a spirit close to Brutalist currents and to designer-artists’ creations of the second half of the 20th century. Each side of the lamp offers a different reading, confirming that it is conceived as both a sculpture and a luminaire.
The lamp is signed directly on the base (signature visible in the photographs). The artist has not been identified to date, but the signature and the nature of the work indicate a creation by a designer or workshop, made as a unique piece and not from mass production.
The conical lampshade, deliberately understated, highlights the sculpted base. When lit, the light reveals the warm reflections of the gold finish and enhances the depth of the textures.
Strong decorative object, ideal for a design collector, contemporary interior, Brutalist or gallery setting.
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Specifications
Type: table lamp / sculptural lamp
Material: worked metal, gold finish
Signature: yes, present on the base
Designer / artist: not identified
Period: 20th century (circa 1960–1980)
Electricity: functional, European plug
Dimensions:
Width: approx. 35 cm
Base height: approx. 21 cm
Lampshade included
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Condition
Good vintage overall. Presence of light marks and surface irregularities inherent to artisanal metalwork and to the piece’s age. No impact or structural cracks. See photos for details.
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Shipping
Careful and secure shipping. The lampshade will be packed separately to avoid any damage during transport.
Golden sculptural bedside lamp signed – Unique designer piece – Artistic metalwork – 20th century
Rare sculptural bedside lamp with gold finish, made from metal worked by hand through an artistic process rather than industrial manufacture. The base features a highly expressive composition, blending organic volumes, embossed textures, and integrated metal elements, giving the piece a striking visual presence.
The metal is shaped, assembled, and textured by hand, in a spirit close to Brutalist currents and to designer-artists’ creations of the second half of the 20th century. Each side of the lamp offers a different reading, confirming that it is conceived as both a sculpture and a luminaire.
The lamp is signed directly on the base (signature visible in the photographs). The artist has not been identified to date, but the signature and the nature of the work indicate a creation by a designer or workshop, made as a unique piece and not from mass production.
The conical lampshade, deliberately understated, highlights the sculpted base. When lit, the light reveals the warm reflections of the gold finish and enhances the depth of the textures.
Strong decorative object, ideal for a design collector, contemporary interior, Brutalist or gallery setting.
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Specifications
Type: table lamp / sculptural lamp
Material: worked metal, gold finish
Signature: yes, present on the base
Designer / artist: not identified
Period: 20th century (circa 1960–1980)
Electricity: functional, European plug
Dimensions:
Width: approx. 35 cm
Base height: approx. 21 cm
Lampshade included
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Condition
Good vintage overall. Presence of light marks and surface irregularities inherent to artisanal metalwork and to the piece’s age. No impact or structural cracks. See photos for details.
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Shipping
Careful and secure shipping. The lampshade will be packed separately to avoid any damage during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Sculptural table lamp
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze, Metal, Textile
Country of origin
France
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
38 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Colour
Gold
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1980-1990
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