Pair of Giraffe Floor Lamps by Jean Rispal

Douglas Mont, a lighting designer, Rispal collector, and true enthusiast of the brand, wanted to revive those emblematic creations of the golden age of French furniture. Years of research, meetings, and experiments eventually convinced him to re-launch the iconic brand. It seemed almost impossible to reproduce these lamps without the original plans or tools. The “Praying Mantis” lampshade is a good example: the technique used to produce the cellulose acetate lampshade, which was the emblematic piece of the brand, had to be completely reinvented. If there is one model that represents the avant-gardism of Rispal alone, it is undoubtedly the “praying man- tis.” Its surname comes from its organic design and striking similarity to the insect It was given over time by antique dealers and decorators despite the fact that Rispal products did not have names, only references. The “praying mantis” is often attributed to a certain Jean Rispal, though the reality is, Rispal lamps...

Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Rare sculptural floor lamp with slender custom wood stem, interlocking curved steel base, an...

Floor lamp Giraffe by Josef Hurka with new hand made lampshade.

Model 167.A82 Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Rare floor lamp featuring a soft wooden frame, parchment shade, and a three legged base and end ...

Cool and friendly “Giraffe” floor lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Cheeky 1950s design with a shade made from vintage Stig Lindberg fabric...

Artist/Designer: Angelo Brotto (Italian, 1914-2002); Esperia Additional Information: The lamp has one light socket and an adjustable arm. Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent ...