1960 Pair of Bamboo Lamps Louis Sognot

Composed of 4 bamboo rods positioned vertically at the four corners of the lamp and maintained by two series of bamboo rods positioned horizontally and distributed on the upper and l...

The lamp stands on four small bamboo legs on which is placed a round cage consisting of two bamboo circles at the top and bottom, between these two circles are placed thin bamboo rod...

These lamps dates from the period Sognot was concerned with more humble and affordable materials in response to material shortages after the World War II. It is hand crafted from six bamboo sticks encasing a cylindrical cotton canvas and wicker shade, it gives a soft warm light. Its scale sits it between a floor lamp and large table lamp. Good original condition with minimal wear of use. French designer Louis Sognot (1892-1970). A cabinetmaker, influenced by Art Deco and Cubism, Sognot became a professor of decoration at the acclaimed l’EcoleBoulein the 1920s. In 1932, he would collaborate with Charlotte Alix...

Louis Sognot French bamboo & rattan table lamp France, circa 1960s Organic composition and feel Sculpted bamboo base Shade is constructed of vertical rattan reeds with nail rivet detail Original shade liners have light surface markings Natural color variations throughout Newly reconditioned Patina from age and use Newly rewired Single socket candelabra base We have a large selection of Mid Century...