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Jean Prouve Potence

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

$2,990 / item

H 11.03 in W 45.28 in D 1.19 in

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Vienna, AT

Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

$2,990 / item

H 11.03 in W 43.31 in D 1.19 in

Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Vienna, AT

Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Red-painted iron and a swing

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

By Jean Prouvé

Located in London, GB

Jean Prouvé has become a leading figure in the history of design and has worked alongside Le

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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Mid Century Black Metal Jib "Potence" Lamp Attr. to Jean Prouvé, 1960s
French Mid Century Black Metal Jib "Potence" Lamp Attr. to Jean Prouvé, 1960s

French Mid Century Black Metal Jib "Potence" Lamp Attr. to Jean Prouvé, 1960s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare French mid century jib / swing "potence" wall lamp in black lacquered metal attributed to Jean

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pair of Prouve Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France 1950s
Midcentury Pair of Prouve Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France 1950s

Midcentury Pair of Prouve Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury Pair of Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France, 1950s Design by jean Prouve 1947. Of the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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French Industrail wall sconce, In the style of Jean Prouvé, 20th century
French Industrail wall sconce, In the style of Jean Prouvé, 20th century

French Industrail wall sconce, In the style of Jean Prouvé, 20th century

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

20th century industrial lamp. In the style of iconic Jean Prouvés petite potence wall sconce

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Iron

Jean Prouvé Pivoting ‘Potence’ Wall Light
Jean Prouvé Pivoting ‘Potence’ Wall Light

Jean Prouvé Pivoting ‘Potence’ Wall Light

$82,500

H 11.75 in W 60.875 in D 1.375 in

Jean Prouvé Pivoting ‘Potence’ Wall Light

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé was a pioneering French designer, engineer, and self-taught architect whose work

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Steel

Limited Edition Vitra Antony Armchair (Baby blue)
Limited Edition Vitra Antony Armchair (Baby blue)

Limited Edition Vitra Antony Armchair (Baby blue)

By Virgil Abloh

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Prouve's “Antony” chair and “Petite Potence” lamp. All three items come in a bold “Baby Blue” colorway and

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé, Potence Wall Light, circa 1950
Jean Prouvé, Potence Wall Light, circa 1950

Jean Prouvé, Potence Wall Light, circa 1950

Price Upon Request

H 12 in W 40 in D 2 in

Jean Prouvé, Potence Wall Light, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984) "Potence" light fixture, circa 1950 Black lacquered metal Measures: 12

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

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H 42.92 in W 1.97 in D 79.93 in

Jean Prouvé Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve "Potence" Lamp in Black
Jean Prouve "Potence" Lamp in Black

Jean Prouve "Potence" Lamp in Black

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H 30 in W 5 in D 78 in

Jean Prouve "Potence" Lamp in Black

Located in Astoria, NY

Jean Prouve (French, 1901 - 1984) "Potence" lamp (designed 1950), with movable arm and wallplate in

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

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Jean Prouvé Potence Black Large Wall Lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Potence Black Large Wall Lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Potence Black Large Wall Lamp by Vitra

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H 42.92 in W 1.97 in D 79.93 in

Jean Prouvé Potence Black Large Wall Lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Industrial Wall Light in the Manner of Jean Prouvé
Midcentury Industrial Wall Light in the Manner of Jean Prouvé

Midcentury Industrial Wall Light in the Manner of Jean Prouvé

Located in London, GB

A midcentury French wall light. In the manner of the legendary Jean Prouvé 'potence' jib arm

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

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H 11.82 in W 1.58 in D 40.95 in

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

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H 11.82 in W 1.58 in L 11.82 in

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. Swing

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Potence black wall lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Potence black wall lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Potence black wall lamp by Vitra

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H 42.92 in W 1.97 in D 79.93 in

Jean Prouvé Potence black wall lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Potence wall lamp is one of Jean Prouvé's puristic masterpieces. Reduced to the essentials a

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence
G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence

G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition Petit Potence lamp, designed by Jean Prouvé. Marked with metal label, made in 2014

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Steel

'Potence D'eclairage' Swing Jib Wall Light by Jean Prouve
'Potence D'eclairage' Swing Jib Wall Light by Jean Prouve

'Potence D'eclairage' Swing Jib Wall Light by Jean Prouve

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Potence d'Eclairage' swing jib wall light by Jean Prouve. Designed and manufactured in France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

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H 11.82 in W 1.58 in D 40.95 in

Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Jib Potence Pivoting Wall Light circa 1947
Jean Prouvé Jib Potence Pivoting Wall Light circa 1947

Jean Prouvé Jib Potence Pivoting Wall Light circa 1947

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Jean Prouvé Jib potence wall light, manufactured by Les Atelier Jean Prouvé, Nancy France

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vitra Potence Light in Black by Jean Prouvé
Vitra Potence Light in Black by Jean Prouvé

Vitra Potence Light in Black by Jean Prouvé

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a pivoting wall lamp for the ‚Maison Tropique‘, Potence is regarded as one of Jean

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Find many varieties of an authentic jean prouve potence available at 1stDibs. Each jean prouve potence for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage jean prouve potence now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a jean prouve potence — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right jean prouve potence, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jean Prouvé and Vitra each produced at least one beautiful jean prouve potence that is worth considering.

How Much is a Jean Prouve Potence?

Prices for a jean prouve potence start at $1,065 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $1,500.

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