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Francois Chatain Lamp

Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Large François Chatain lamp in speckled yellow, cobalt blue, and light red glazed ceramic, with its

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1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Large François Chatain lamp in speckled yellow, cobalt blue, and light red glazed ceramic, with its

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1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp
François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp

François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp

$1,350Sale Price|25% Off

H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in

François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful lamp designed by francois châtain, original shade from the 1970's model Karek.  

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain
Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

$4,915

H 31.89 in Dm 13.78 in

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Francois Chatain. France, circa 1970s Including shade.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain
Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

$2,175Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.47 in Dm 27.56 in

Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful lamp designed by francois châtain, original shade from the 1970's model Karek large.  

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to François Châtain
1980s Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to François Châtain

1980s Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to François Châtain

$3,183Sale Price|20% Off

H 80 in W 69 in D 69 in

1980s Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to François Châtain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Valladolid, ES

François Chatain. This large table lamp draws attention thanks to its colorful composition. The body or

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.

Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.

By François Châtain 1

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France. Four ceramic pebbles, one gold and 3 off

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pebble Lamp by François Châtain, Modern Design, Circa 1980
Ceramic Pebble Lamp by François Châtain, Modern Design, Circa 1980

Ceramic Pebble Lamp by François Châtain, Modern Design, Circa 1980

$910Sale Price|30% Off

H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Ceramic Pebble Lamp by François Châtain, Modern Design, Circa 1980

By François Châtain 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unusual warm shades for this gorgeous ceramic lamp designed by François Châtain in the 1980's

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pebble Table Lamp by François Châtain, Ceramic & Brass, 1980s Design
Pebble Table Lamp by François Châtain, Ceramic & Brass, 1980s Design

Pebble Table Lamp by François Châtain, Ceramic & Brass, 1980s Design

By François Châtain 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sculptural “Galets” table lamp, designed by François Châtain in the 1980s, is a striking

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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large post-modern ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
Large post-modern ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

Large post-modern ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

$465Sale Price|45% Off

H 36.23 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in

Large post-modern ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Large ceramic table lamp in post-modern style by François Chatain, France circa 1990. Highly

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1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Cracked pebble lamp by François Châtain with its original lampshade, France 1970
Cracked pebble lamp by François Châtain with its original lampshade, France 1970

Cracked pebble lamp by François Châtain with its original lampshade, France 1970

By François Châtain 1

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Table lamp in cracked pebbles by François Châtain, France. It dates from the late 1970s and has its

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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wool

Large French Table Lamp by François Châtain in Red and Yellow Glazed Ceramic
Large French Table Lamp by François Châtain in Red and Yellow Glazed Ceramic

Large French Table Lamp by François Châtain in Red and Yellow Glazed Ceramic

By François Châtain 1

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Stunning red and yellow glazed ceramic table lamp by François Châtain from the late 20th century

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France a Charming Piece in Dark Red and Black
Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France a Charming Piece in Dark Red and Black

Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France a Charming Piece in Dark Red and Black

By François Châtain 1

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece in Dark red and Black with a Red

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Table Lamps Francois Chatain Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Table Lamps Francois Chatain Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Table Lamps Francois Chatain Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair

$2,165 / set

H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in

Vintage Table Lamps Francois Chatain Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair

By Maison Le Dauphin, François Châtain 1, Robert Kostka

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

: Francois Chatain (Marked with label) Producer: In the style of Longwy, Kostka, Maison Le Dauphin Style

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A Pair of Pebble Lamp by François Châtin France 1990s
A Pair of Pebble Lamp by François Châtin France 1990s

A Pair of Pebble Lamp by François Châtin France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A pair of pebble lamp by François Châtain France 1990s. Signed on the socket. Report : Lampshade

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1990s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

$760

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

Located in Oirlo, LI

This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

$760

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

Located in Oirlo, LI

This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic "Karek" table lamp.
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic "Karek" table lamp.

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic "Karek" table lamp.

Located in København, Copenhagen

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic, three-shaped "Karek" table lamp in unique

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Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp
French Ceramic Table Lamp

French Ceramic Table Lamp

$4,800

H 20 in Dm 13.5 in

French Ceramic Table Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French colorful ceramic table lamp with colorful irregularly shaped stacked spheres. France, circa

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp
French Ceramic Table Lamp

French Ceramic Table Lamp

$4,800

H 23 in Dm 10 in

French Ceramic Table Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful French ceramic table lamp with irregularly shaped stacked spheres. France, circa 1970s

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France  A Charming piece
Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France  A Charming piece

Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece in Oatmeal and Orange /Red with a

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large three-shaped "Karek" table lamp.
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large three-shaped "Karek" table lamp.

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large three-shaped "Karek" table lamp.

Located in København, Copenhagen

François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic, three-shaped "Karek" table lamp in unique

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Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Francois Chatain
Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Francois Chatain

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Francois Chatain

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H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in

Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Francois Chatain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Beautiful and rare giant table lamp by Francois Chatain, a French master in ceramics. This superb

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

François Chatain Lamp
François Chatain Lamp

François Chatain Lamp

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H 15.75 in Dm 13 in

François Chatain Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Shanghai table lamp by French designer François Chatain, 1990s. It is in crackled golden and

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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1970s, Huge François Chatain Ceramic Lamp
1970s, Huge François Chatain Ceramic Lamp

1970s, Huge François Chatain Ceramic Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970s, huge François Chatain ceramic lamp. Tall lamp base made of white textured ceramic. Feet

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Francois Châtain pebble lamp, France, 1990s
Francois Châtain pebble lamp, France, 1990s

Francois Châtain pebble lamp, France, 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in London, GB

Hanging in equilibrium, Francois Châtain skillfully plays with dynamics. The table lamp appears to

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1990s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Enormous Francois Châtain Orange Red Pebbles Floor Lamp
Enormous Francois Châtain Orange Red Pebbles Floor Lamp

Enormous Francois Châtain Orange Red Pebbles Floor Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Hastings, GB

This is a spectacular floor lamp, designed by Francois Châtain, France, in the 1980s. The design

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Lille, FR

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 38 cm height

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large "pebble" ceramic lamp by François Chatain, France 1980s
Large "pebble" ceramic lamp by François Chatain, France 1980s

Large "pebble" ceramic lamp by François Chatain, France 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Large pebble ceramic lamp by French designer and lamp maker François Chatain, circa 1980. In soft

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Lille, FR

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 34 cm height

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Post-modern ceramic pebble lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
Post-modern ceramic pebble lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

Post-modern ceramic pebble lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Pebble table lamp designed & produced by François Chatain circa 1990, composed of four ceramic

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1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

XXL ceramic galet mid-century floor lamp by François Châtain
XXL ceramic galet mid-century floor lamp by François Châtain

XXL ceramic galet mid-century floor lamp by François Châtain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Oostende, BE

This mid-century pebble lamp by François Chatain is a real classic, but this XXL size is very rare

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Ceramic

XXL Multicolor Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by François Chatain, France, 1980s
XXL Multicolor Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by François Chatain, France, 1980s

XXL Multicolor Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by François Chatain, France, 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably postmodern, this XXL ceramic table lamp was designed by François

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

French yellow orange black floor lamp in glazed ceramic, After Chatain
French yellow orange black floor lamp in glazed ceramic, After Chatain

French yellow orange black floor lamp in glazed ceramic, After Chatain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Valladolid, ES

artist François Chatain. Large in size, this floor lamp draws attention thanks to its colorful

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970's France Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp & Shade
1970's France Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp & Shade

1970's France Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp & Shade

Located in Aspen, CO

1970's Unique French Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp with Custom Shade

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

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Pottery

French 1970's Francois Chatain Large Scale Pottery Lamp
French 1970's Francois Chatain Large Scale Pottery Lamp

French 1970's Francois Chatain Large Scale Pottery Lamp

Located in Aspen, CO

Gorgeous 1970's Francois Chatain large scale lamp from France with custom shade.

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Ceramic Lamps Blue Gold Chinoiserie Jars Vase Table Lamps a Pair
Vintage French Ceramic Lamps Blue Gold Chinoiserie Jars Vase Table Lamps a Pair

Vintage French Ceramic Lamps Blue Gold Chinoiserie Jars Vase Table Lamps a Pair

By Robert Kostka, François Châtain 1, Louis Drimmer, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Henredon

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage midcentury chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Table Lamps French 1970s - a Pair Impressive en

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Table Lamp by François Chatain, France, 1970s
Table Lamp by François Chatain, France, 1970s

Table Lamp by François Chatain, France, 1970s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very recognizable lamp designed by François Chatain, manufactured in France around 1970. This rare

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage ceramic pebbles lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
Vintage ceramic pebbles lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

Vintage ceramic pebbles lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s

By François Châtain 1

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Large pebble lamp by François Chatain, France circa 1990. Composed of three glazed ceramic

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1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Yellow and Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by François Châtain
French Yellow and Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by François Châtain

French Yellow and Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by François Châtain

By François Châtain 1

Located in Barntrup, DE

French yellow and orange glazed ceramic table lamp by François Châtain from the late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Large 1980s French Ceramic Pebble Table Light by Francois Chatain
Large 1980s French Ceramic Pebble Table Light by Francois Chatain

Large 1980s French Ceramic Pebble Table Light by Francois Chatain

By François Châtain 1

Located in London, London

Ceramic pebble lamp By Francois Chatain Large size Travertine and marble effect ceramic

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

François Chatain, Table Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France
François Chatain, Table Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France

François Chatain, Table Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

François Chatain, Table lamp, Painted ceramic, Signed, circa 1970, France. Measures: Height

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Lamp designed by François Chatain, France, 1970s
Lamp designed by François Chatain, France, 1970s

Lamp designed by François Chatain, France, 1970s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Lamp designed by François Chatain from the 1970s fully original and signed. As befits a Chatain

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Rare Table Lamp by Francois Chatain, France, circa 1970
Rare Table Lamp by Francois Chatain, France, circa 1970

Rare Table Lamp by Francois Chatain, France, circa 1970

By François Châtain 1

Located in Wilnis, UT

Highly recognizable lamp designed by Francois Chatain, made in France around 1970. This rare

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

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Francois Chatain Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal francois chatain lamp for your home. Each francois chatain lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the francois chatain lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A francois chatain lamp, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made francois chatain lamp over the years, but those crafted by François Châtain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Francois Chatain Lamp?

A francois chatain lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,360, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

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Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.