1950's Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's leather and oak table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon Dimensions given without shade
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Leather, Oak
1950's Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's leather and oak table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon Dimensions given without shade
Leather, Oak
Price Upon Request
H 25 in Dm 7.25 in
Important Table Lamp with Original Shade by Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
A rare Hermes desk/table lamp designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon formed of circular sections of stacked
$1,750
H 29 in Dm 7 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon Style Conical & Scalloped Alligator Leather Table Lamp, 1940's
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wrapped Alligator Leather Table Lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon. Featuring a scalloped
Brass
$1,250
H 54.25 in W 13 in D 8 in
1980s Stitched Leather Floor Lamp Steel X Base after Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon. Body appears to be leather or possibly faux with white stitching
Steel
$1,455Sale Price|47% Off
H 35.83 in Dm 20.48 in
Cognac-Colored Twisted Leather Lamp in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon France 1970
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Hannover, DE
artist who was inspired by Paul Dupre-Lafon in the 1970s. The lamp is an almost unique work of art in its
Leather, Suede, Plastic
$22,000
H 21 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare Pair of Art Deco Leather Lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès, circa 1935
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Pair of Art Deco Leather Lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès, circa 1935 This exceptional
Leather
$5,783
H 25.4 in W 15.56 in D 10.83 in
Dupré-Lafon. Art Deco and Hollywood Regency style table lamp, France, 1960s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
the style of the creations of the designer Paul Dupré-Lafon, a great interior designer of the European
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Stitched leather table lamp by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather table lamp by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès Dimensions given without shade
Leather
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Hermès and Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès France
Leather, Opaline Glass
$963Sale Price|50% Off
H 22.05 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 in
Handmade brown Bouillotte Suede Table Lamp by Lederlux
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Hannover, DE
This luxury table lamp is characterized by the finest German craftsmanship combined with French
Brass
$12,190 / set
H 24.41 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Pair of vellum and wood Art Deco table lamps attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
collection. Attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon, a known model from this collection, although these are larger in
Brass
Bauhaus Table Lamp, Brass and Bakelite, Curved Shade, Germany, 1930s
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell, Erik Tidstrand, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Helo Leuchten
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful Bauhaus lamp from the 1930s. This very solid lamp impresses with its brass curved shade
Aluminum, Brass
$1,289
H 9.85 in Dm 9.45 in
A Pair of Art Deco Lamps – Nickel-Plated Steel and Crystal – France - 1930
By Maison Damon, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Paul Dupré-Lafon, La Maison Desny
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant and timeless, this pair of Art Deco lamps evokes the distinctive style of Jacques Adnet
Crystal, Steel
Paul Dupre-Lafon Table Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very beautiful leather and parchment lamp.
Table Lamp by Paul Dupré-Lafon and Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Early table lamp by Paul Dupré-Lafon and Hermès with base and cylinder in black stacked leather
Brass
Leather Lamp Dupré Lafon, 1940
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
rectangular base Dupre Lafon 1940 Height without the sleeve: 31 cm. Base: 16cm X 16cm. Barrel: 7.5 cm X
Leather
Pair of Wall Lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of ceramic wall lamps decorated with women's heads. (Sold with a certificate by the son of
Wall Lamp by Paul Dupré-lafond "Shell", circa 1940
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and original sconce designed by Paul Dupré-Lafond. Very good condition. The lamp comes with
Shell
Leather Lamp by Vendel
By Vendel Graveur 1, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Black Leather Lamp With Stitching Branded 'VENDEL.Graveur, Paris'. Includes New Custom Shade As
Leather
Chic Pair of Alligator Covered Table Lamps after Jacques Adnet
Located in Washington, DC
reminiscent in feel to designs by Jacques Adnet and Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermes, these lamps are unmarked
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 7.88 in
Paul Dupré-Lafon Green Stitched Leather and Chrome Table Lamp, Hermès, 1930s
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
A modernist table lamp with a hemispherical orientable deflector attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon by
Chrome
Pair of Paul Dupré-Lafon Table Lamps
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
Two table lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to
Leather
Leather Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Green leather and brass table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupré-Lafon France, circa 1950 Fully
Leather
Rare and Early Table Lamp by Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Munich, DE
designed in 1946 and probably made by hermes. some wear to the leather at the edge.
Paul Dupre Lafon Art Deco Leather Table Lamp, France 1950
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, FR
Paul Dupré Lafon. The lamp is in superb original condition it has never been never used. The
Brass
Paul Dupre Lafon Art Deco Leather Table Lamp, France, 1950
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, FR
Paul Dupré Lafon. The lamp is in superb original condition it has never been never used. The
Brass
Small Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Long Island City, NY
The leather of this small Art Deco-style table lamp is a rich forest green, and complemented
Brass
Paul Dupré-Lafon, Table lamp, leather and gilt brass, circa 1970, France.
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Paul Dupré-Lafon, Table lamp, leather and gilt brass, circa 1970, France. Height 24 cm, diameter
Brass
Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermes Lantern
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Baccarat, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermes lantern (Model Arras) made of brass, forest green Hermes leather and
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 14.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Leather Table Lamp with Shade in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon, France, 1940s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French table lamp in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon. This lamp is clad in stitched black
Leather, Paper
Sold
H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Leather Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, leather desk table lamp, circa 1940. Marked for
Leather
Sold
H 13 in W 6 in D 6 in
Red Leather Table Lamp with Shade in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon, France 1940s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French table lamp in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon. This lamp is clad in red leather and
Leather, Paper
Sold
H 25.2 in Dm 13.78 in
Hermès Bordeaux Leather Table Lamp Attributed to Dupre Lafon – French Art Deco
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in BARCELONA, ES
-Michel Dupre Lafon, exemplifies the discreet elegance and uncompromising craftsmanship for which Hermès
Brass
Rare & Beautiful Lamp By Dupre Lafon For Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Fantastic lamp in stitched leather by Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermes
Opaline Glass
Rare Leather Desk Lamp Attributed to Dupre-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Desk Lamp in hand hitched leather formed into an Organic shape. The design is great
Crocodile Embossed Green Leather Lamp, Attributed to Dupre Lafon
Located in North Miami, FL
Rich hunter green crocodile embossed leather wrapped lamp. Shade is included. SEE detailed images
Leather
Black Leather Table Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
A saddle stitched black leather table lamp, with its original push switch to the base France
Art Deco Wood and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1930
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco Wood and brass table lamp, circa 1930, in the style of Dupre Lafon. Provided with elegant
Brass
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Lamps, circa 1980
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of cylindrical mahogany and brass lamps in Art Deco style, France, circa 1980.
Brass
Leather and Oak Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet.
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather and oak floor lamp by Jacques Adnet. France: circa 1950 provenance: Galerie Yves Gastou
Oak
Pair of Brown Stitched Leather Table Lamps, France 1970's
By Jacques Adnet, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Miami, FL
wired to American standard Note in the style of Jacques Adnet or Dupre-Lafon 16' High to the socket
Leather
Paul Dupre-Lafon Leather Desk Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
Paul Dupre-Lafon desk lamp covered in dark blue saddle stitched leather. Two lights. We have a
Leather, Wood
Paul Dupre-Lafon Style Leather Desk Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
Attributed or in the manner of Paul-Dupre Lafon (1900-1971) desk lamp covered in beige leather and
Bronze
Paul Dupre-Lafon Style Art Deco Leather Desk Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Paul Dupre-Lafon style leather desk lamp. This lamp was
Leather
Table Lamp Attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon, France, 1920s–1930s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Hasselt, VLI
A rare and refined table lamp attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon, likely from an early period before
Brass
Petite Desk Lamp in the Style of Dupré Lafon, France, 1960
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
aluminum steel and wood European socket and wiring shade rotates up to 30° angle horizontally
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Leather Table Lamp, Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of leather table lamps by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Signed with impressed "Hermes Paris
Leather
1950's Leather Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice burgundy leather lamp in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon for maison Hermes Very good
Leather
Sold
H 22.84 in Dm 10.24 in
Paul Dupre Lafon 1950s French Art Deco Hand-Stitched Red Leather Table Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp, by Paul Dupre Lafon, circa 1950. This elegant desk or table
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 22.05 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
Dupre Lafon Style 1940s French Art Deco Marble Travertine and Chrome Table Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Art Deco table lamp, reminiscent of Paul Dupre Lafon work. This elegant desk or
Travertine, Marble, Bronze, Chrome
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Torchieres, Manner of Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in North Miami, FL
Minimalist Art Deco Torchieres in the style of Dupre-Lafon made of burgundy patinated lacquer on
Brass
Rare Pair of Red Hermes Leather Lantern Lamp Attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of leather and brass mine lantern lamps attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon HBL Marked: "Made
Leather
Table Lamp by Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp by Paul Dupre for Hermès. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1920s- early 1930s
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Sculptural tubular steel painted in
Metal
Pair of Wood and Parchment Tables in the Manner of Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of table lamps with wood base and shades made of parchment and leather. Nice small
Parchment Paper, Wood
Pair of Leather and Brass Table Lamps, Mid-Century Period
By Karl Springer, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of leather and brass table lamps. Clean modern lines. No shade are
Brass
Pair of Crocodile Embossed Leather Lamps after Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of crocodile embossed leather lamps after Paul Dupre-Lafon in green with original matching
Leather
Petite Table Lamp in the Style of Dupré Lafon, France, 1930s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
chrome and wood petite table lamp in the style of Dupré Lafon Shade rotates on an horizontal axis
Chrome
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Paint
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Brass - French
Brass
Dupre Lafon Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dupre Lafon Desk Lamp made with Hermes Leather.
Chrome
Dupre Lafon Hermes Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dupre Lafon stacked leather lamps with original parchment whip stitched shades. Beautiful
Parchment Paper
Dupre Lafon for Hermes Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Deco inspired lamp by Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermes. Very rare, and very beautiful.
Bronze
Paul DUPRE-LAFON / HERMES - Table Lamp
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome table lamp for Hermes, designed by Paul DUPRE-LAFON (1900-1971). The lamp is covered in
Leather
Dupre Lafon Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Dupre Lafon walnut and brass floor lamp
Brass
Dupre Lafon Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Dupre Lafon Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971) was born in
Brass
Paul Dupre-Lafon Leather Lamp for Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and Leather Lamp stamped Hermes Paris. newly desired with silk cord. New shade.
Brass
1940's Stacked Leather Lamp Att to Dupre Lafon
Located in New York, NY
This a 1940's stacked leather lamp with a parchmont shade. Its attributed to Dupre Lagon.
Double Leather and Wood Table Lamp, 1930s, by Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Paris, FR
Paul Dupre-Lafon (1900-1971) et Maison Hermes. Rare double leather and wood table lamp, 1930s, by
Brass
1930s Leather and Chrome Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
This lamp is often attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon in auction or by antic dealers but no documentation
Chrome
1930s Leather and Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermes
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Discounted price especially for Christmas. Modernist table lamp with a brass hemispherical
Brass
$8,400 / set
H 22.84 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
French 1940s Pair of Parchment Table Lamps, Andre Arbus attributed
Located in CA, CA
An elegant pair of French table lamps from the 1940s attributed to Andre Arbus. Of neoclassical obelisk form on low square basses wrapped in parchment and finished with brass ball an...
Parchment Paper
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$3,566
H 32.49 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant Art Deco chair in the style of Jacques Emil Ruhlmann. Partly solid macassar wood, partly veneered. The surface is lacquered in high gloss. In the small volute at the end of t...
Metal, Nickel
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Sheepskin, Beech
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Pierre Chareau '1883-1950', Two Armchairs, Early 1920s
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare and beautiful paire de fauteuils, modèle 'MF 208/217' by Pierre Chareau. He is often cited as one of France’s first truly modern architects. Featuring minimalist conto...
Velvet, Mahogany
Ceramic lamp by Ruhlmann & Besnard
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp by Ruhlmann & Besnard Ball lamp by Ruhlmann in crackled ceramic, signed JEAN BESNARD for Ruhlmann, 1930 Emile Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933) & Jean Besnard (1889-1958) Co...
Ceramic
$250,000
H 46 in W 90 in D 17 in
Important and Rare Red Goatskin with Ebonized Wood Credenza by Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Montreal, QC
Important black lacquered wood, goatskin and red leather covered credenza by Paul Dupré Lafon, the front and sides decorated with bronze mouldings and drawer pulls. Glass and bronze ...
Goatskin
$41,000 / set
H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps by Comte, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank design iron 'Croisillon' design table lamps by argentine Company Comte By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A. Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molde...
Metal, Iron
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