Vallauris - Lamp - Faience - Shellfish 1960-1970
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Vallauris turquoise glazed ceramic shell lamp dating to the 1960s–1970s, with dimensions 28 x 13 x 13 cm.
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Vintage Vallauris Shell-shaped Lamp - 1960s/1970s
Original decorative ceramic shell-shaped lamp, produced in Vallauris, emblematic of the 1960s-1970s.
Features :
Origin: Vallauris, France
Famous art ceramics center of the Côte d'Azur
Period: 1960s-1970s
Material: Enamelled ceramic
Dimensions: approximately 25 x 15 cm
Shape: Stylized marine shell (spiral conch).
Detailed description:
Decor :
Exterior: stunning deep emerald green enameling with black drips creating a marbled and glossy appearance characteristic of Vallauris.
Interior: bright intense pink/red enameling creating a stunning contrast.
Bright finish typical of productions from that era.
Naturalist details: spires, veins, and reliefs faithfully reproduced.
Lighting system
Exposed electrical wiring (vintage green wire)
Integrated bulb emitting a soft pink light through the shell opening.
Ambient lighting creating a warm and retro atmosphere.
Vintage style from the 60s/70s, sophisticated seaside spirit, French art ceramics.
Condition:
Overall in very good condition for its age. Slight signs of wear inside the shell, completely invisible when the lamp is on and without aesthetic impact. The exterior enameling is in excellent condition with its shiny reflections preserved. Original functional electrical system.
Vintage Vallauris Shell-shaped Lamp - 1960s/1970s
Original decorative ceramic shell-shaped lamp, produced in Vallauris, emblematic of the 1960s-1970s.
Features :
Origin: Vallauris, France
Famous art ceramics center of the Côte d'Azur
Period: 1960s-1970s
Material: Enamelled ceramic
Dimensions: approximately 25 x 15 cm
Shape: Stylized marine shell (spiral conch).
Detailed description:
Decor :
Exterior: stunning deep emerald green enameling with black drips creating a marbled and glossy appearance characteristic of Vallauris.
Interior: bright intense pink/red enameling creating a stunning contrast.
Bright finish typical of productions from that era.
Naturalist details: spires, veins, and reliefs faithfully reproduced.
Lighting system
Exposed electrical wiring (vintage green wire)
Integrated bulb emitting a soft pink light through the shell opening.
Ambient lighting creating a warm and retro atmosphere.
Vintage style from the 60s/70s, sophisticated seaside spirit, French art ceramics.
Condition:
Overall in very good condition for its age. Slight signs of wear inside the shell, completely invisible when the lamp is on and without aesthetic impact. The exterior enameling is in excellent condition with its shiny reflections preserved. Original functional electrical system.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Ceramics type
Faience
Title additional information
Shellfish 1960-1970
No. of items
1
Material
Ceramic
Designer/Artist/Maker
Vallauris
Country of Origin
France
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
13 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
13 cm
Colour
Turquoise
Estimated Period
1960-1970
