Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer. His career is distinctive, above all, for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. First maturing at the center of American modernism in the 1910s, he made Paris his home in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, he crossed the Atlantic once again and spent periods in New York and Hollywood.
Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and came to be a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the inter-war years, in particular, the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs," but he always regarded himself first and foremost as a painter. Although he matured as an abstract painter, Ray eventually disregarded the traditional superiority painting held over photography and happily moved between different forms. Dada and Surrealism were important in encouraging this attitude; they also persuaded him that the idea that motivates a work of art was more important than the work of art itself.
André Breton once described Ray as a pre-Surrealist, something which accurately describes his natural affinity for the style. Even before the movement had coalesced, in the mid-1920s, his work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp, had Surrealist undertones. He would continue to draw on the movement's ideas throughout his life. Ray's work has ultimately been very important in popularizing Surrealism.
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Italian Modern La Lune Sous Le Chapeau Table Lamp by Man Ray for Sirrah, 1980s
By Sirrah, Man Ray
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey metal and paper La Lune Sous Le Chapeau table lamp by Man Ray for Sirrah, 1980s. La Lune Sous Le Chapeau model table lamp, ...
Metal
Kumo Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Kumo table lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced by Sirrah in 1985. The model consists of an opaline glass shade and a rare gold colored metal base. Literature: Domus...
Metal
$878
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Lamp Gustaf, Pine & Linen, 1980s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Josef Frank, Lamp Gustaf, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamp manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s. Solid circular pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Original draped flower li...
Metal
$1,740
H 18.12 in Dm 7.88 in
Postmodern Spanish Chromed Table Lamp by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and cool Postmodern Chromed Table Lamp by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. This Table Lamp was made in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s. Model M-1131. “Estiluz” original...
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 7 in
Post-Modern Missoni Table Lamp by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamp from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto, executed by Ceramiche Viba, Bassano, Italy. This light has a conical unusual ce...
Metal, Brass
Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamp "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s
By Oluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This table lamp was designed by Bruno Gecchelin in the 1980s; made of crystal, it has two black marquinias inserted at the base, which is in black marble with white veins. Bruno Gecchelin Born in Milan in 1939. Graduated in architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan, he has been designing furniture, furnishing accessories and lighting fixtures since 1962. Among the most impotent work experiences are the design of office and electronic machines for Olivetti, in collaboration with Ettore Sottsass, at first and independently afterwards; for Fiat accessories for the Panda car; for Riello air conditioning...
Crystal, Marble
$15,819
H 18.12 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp MT by Giancarlo Mattioli for Sirrah Italy 1969
By Sirrah, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Giancarlo Mattioli, Studio BBPR
Located in München, BY
This amazing Mid-Century Modern MT table lamp or light object in shape of a jellyfish is designed by Giancarlo Mattioli, 1969 and manufactured by Sirrah, Milano, Italy. Executed in...
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
"Incamiciato" Murano Glass Modern Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mushroom-shaped table lamp, handcrafted by the Murano Masters, made of Murano glass "Incamiciato", white and transparent multi-layered glass.
Murano Glass
$585
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Blue and Cream "Moon" Table Lamp by Samuel Parker for Slamp, Italy, 1980s
By Samuel Parker, Slamp
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant "Moon" Reflex lamp designed by Samuel Parker for Slamp Italia. This wonderful lamp was produced in Italy during the 1980s. The lamp is made in "Opaflex" a soft bent plastic ...
Brass
Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover the Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp New‑Old‑Stock, 1980s, Sirrah Italy — Designed by Man Ray Illuminate Your Space with Surrealist Elegance Step into a world...
Metal
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 16 in D 7 in
A Pair Missoni Post-Modern Table Side Lamps by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni, Missoni Home
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing pair of colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamps, nightstand lights from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto. This light has an ...
Metal
Post Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Table lamp produced in Murano by the Masters of Murano, conical base in blown glass with colored rods, hat in white etched glass. The lamp has a double switch, as in the photo it is ...
Murano Glass
Sini’ desk lamp by René Kemna for Sirrah. Italy, 1980’s
By Rene Kemna 1, Sirrah
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp . Design by Rene Kemna for Sirrah 1980s Model Siní . Good condition . Large E27 bulb needed. The tension of the form of this desk lamp is beautiful. The bow ...
Plastic
Sold
H 24.81 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Italian Modern La Lune Sous Le Chapeau Table Lamp by Man Ray for Sirrah, 1980s
By Sirrah, Man Ray
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brass and paper La Lune Sous Le Chapeau table lamp by Man Ray for Sirrah, 1980s. La Lune Sous Le Chapeau model brass table lamp with round base and central stem with g...
Brass