Wall Lamps Coming from Drouant Restaurant Paris, 1960

About the Item

ONE WALL LAMP, or sconce, from a set of six (This listing is for one lamp). Structure in metal, supporting two Demi-lune pieces of 5/8" thick glass. Light is coming from the bottom part throughout a candelabra LED lightbulb. Provenance: Restaurant DROUANT, Paris, France. Circa 1960 Drouant Restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Paris. Located at 16-18, Place Gaillon in Paris. Begun in 1880 as a small bistro, the Restaurant Drouant was soon frequented by literary and artistic figures including Daudet, Rodin, Pissarro, and Renoir, who would dine together there on Friday nights, paving the way for the restaurant's reputation as a locus of intellectual and artistic life in Paris. Since 1914, the French literary organization l'Académie Goncourt has met in the salon Drouant, and continues to announce its famous annual prize, "Le Prix de Goncourt'' from the Ruhlmann designed wrought iron staircase installed there. For the Drouant project, Ruhlmann worked with architect Boileau, with whom he also worked at the Théâtre de la Michodière nearby. As an ensemblier, Ruhlmann's designs for the Drouant included the furniture, walls, staircase, ceiling (with fresco by Jean Cocteau), and wall sconces, thus he created a harmonious interior with complementary colors, forms and textures. The Drouant was a significant commission for Ruhlmann and yielded one of his most well-known designs, the dining chair, known as the "Drouant" chair which he designed in 1924 and later exhibited in his "hotel du Collectionneur" pavilion at the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in 1925. H.88"1/2 x W.8" x D.4" This listing is for ONE lamp, six are currently available.

Dimensions:
Height: 88.5 in (224.79 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
110-150v
Lampshade:
Not Included
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Metal
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Rewired: Rewired to be used with a 110v outlet. One Candelabra socket per lamp. Repaired: The back plates have been partially repainted. However, all the visible parts are in original condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Original condition except the back plate. Some chips and marks on the paint. Some lamps show significant marks of use but no structural issues. Can be restored or refinished if needed before shipping.
Seller Location:
Encino, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU881333968362
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