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A Composition of Quiet Utility: French Twisted Oak Floor Lamp, 1940
$2,873.06
£2,107.53
€2,398
CA$3,921.95
A$4,411.32
CHF 2,288.06
MX$53,512.55
NOK 29,011.20
SEK 27,301.17
DKK 18,247.56
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A composition of discreet poise, this French floor lamp reveals a language of sculptural restraint and organic rhythm. Rising from a twisted shaft of solid oak, the form commands presence not through embellishment but through the silent assurance of material and proportion—columnar, tactile, and uncontrived.
Executed in France circa 1940, the base bears a dry, pale patina that softens the vigor of its spiral carving, evoking a vernacular impulse attuned to craft and clarity. The oak’s natural grain is left unadorned, its subtle variation suggesting a modest nobility rooted in rural tradition.
Crowning the structure, a rope shade offers a measured counterpoint—its woven surface diffusing illumination in a subdued glow. The interplay between the carved timber and the spare textile enclosure speaks to a period in French design when objects were conceived as instruments of quiet dignity and domestic order.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved to maintain its structural integrity while honoring the original finish.
The lamp reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room with the soft authority of its verticality and textural calm. It invites the observer to an atmosphere of tranquil restraint, where utility and ornament resolve in a single, enduring form.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Diameter: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Seller Location:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4245145761182
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