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Rare Kinetic Spiral Light Sculpture from Werner Epstein, 1972

$5,988.70
£4,437.96
€5,000
CA$8,175.71
A$9,095.14
CHF 4,767.79
MX$111,140.45
NOK 60,711.84
SEK 57,151.80
DKK 38,069.56
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France / 1972 / light sculpture / Werner Epstein / Inter Neo / Aluminum, wood / Mid-Century / Modernist / Minimalist / Avant Garde Rare Avant Garde lamp designed by French designer Werner Epstein for Inter Neo. This design was exhibited at the 1972 'Salon des Artistes et Decorateurs' held at the Grand Palais des Champs Elysees in Paris, and is published in the original exhibition catalogue. This lamp with its sculptural form will rotate the double helical aluminum strips slowly by the heat of lamp making a magical ethereal lighting effect. The spirals will rotate faster as the temperature of the light bulb rises, creating a soothing meditative lighting effect. This is very rare collectors item in very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Werner Epstein (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.28 in (115 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Meulebeke, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6288243081432

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