By Roger Capron, Pol Chambost, Georges Jouve, Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exceptional French ceramic table lamp, circa 1950s, featuring a rare and beautifully sculpted organic form in deep black glazed ceramic.
The highly sensual silhouette, articulated by sweeping curves and elegantly pierced openings, reflects the poetic vocabulary of post-war French organic modernism. Its sculptural language is evocative of the work of George Jouve and Pol Chambost, while the piece retains a distinctive and singular character of its own.
The surface is particularly remarkable: a sublime, exceptionally deep black glaze with a rich, almost lacquer-like luminosity that follows and accentuates every curve of the form. The combination of the sculptural volume, restrained geometry and extraordinary glaze gives the lamp a powerful yet sophisticated presence.
The electrical system has been completely renewed. The new lampshade has been carefully made to the original model, using a contemporary material reproducing the subtle appearance of the Rhodoïd traditionally used for French lampshades...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Kron Lighting