Table lamp - Metal
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Vintage mid‑century modern desk lamp in metal with a chrome swan-neck arm, cream base and cream conical shade, made in France, dating circa 1950–1960, in working order and in excellent condition with minimal signs of age and wear.
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Elegant vintage desk lamp with a swan neck, belonging to the industrial and Mid-Century aesthetics of Central Europe in the mid-20th century.
The piece presents an attractive combination of functionality, formal simplicity, and industrial design.
It is built on a low-profile circular metal base, finished in a distinctive cream/beige tone, which provides stability to the whole.
In the base the original switch is preserved, discreetly integrated into the surface.
From the base extends a long swan-neck flexible arm, made of metal with a chrome finish. This system allows manually adjusting the position and orientation of the shade, making the lamp a particularly practical piece for desk lighting, reading, study, or work.
At the top we find a wide metal shade with a conical/flared shape, also finished cream on the exterior and with a light interior. The shade can be oriented thanks to the flexibility of the arm, allowing the light to be directed to different points.
A piece especially suitable for collectors of vintage lighting, industrial design, Mid-Century Modern, and objects from Europe.
Elegant vintage desk lamp with a swan neck, belonging to the industrial and Mid-Century aesthetics of Central Europe in the mid-20th century.
The piece presents an attractive combination of functionality, formal simplicity, and industrial design.
It is built on a low-profile circular metal base, finished in a distinctive cream/beige tone, which provides stability to the whole.
In the base the original switch is preserved, discreetly integrated into the surface.
From the base extends a long swan-neck flexible arm, made of metal with a chrome finish. This system allows manually adjusting the position and orientation of the shade, making the lamp a particularly practical piece for desk lighting, reading, study, or work.
At the top we find a wide metal shade with a conical/flared shape, also finished cream on the exterior and with a light interior. The shade can be oriented thanks to the flexibility of the arm, allowing the light to be directed to different points.
A piece especially suitable for collectors of vintage lighting, industrial design, Mid-Century Modern, and objects from Europe.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal
Country of origin
France
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
27 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
440 g
Estimated period
1950-1960
