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French 1950s Whimsical Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Brass Collars

$4,200
£3,164.58
€3,699.03
CA$5,947.62
A$6,057.01
CHF 3,476.98
MX$73,088.75
NOK 40,296.41
SEK 40,849.94
DKK 27,655.48

About the Item

A beautifully sculptural French wrought-iron floor lamp, 1950s. The column is formed from interlaced iron rods-open, twisted, and rhythmically spaced-held in place with original brass collars. The base resolves in four sweeping scrolls, giving the piece that signature blend of whimsy and rigor associated with Royère's Fauvette and Tour Eiffel vocabulary. The iron has a dry, matte, untouched surface with subtle hammering and age that reads perfectly in hand. Newly rewired with twisted cloth cord and fitted with a high-quality brass socket. This is classic mid-century French decorative ironwork: elegant, airy, and architecturally graphic.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lamp is as found, very good shape for age.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883047530612

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