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French Brown Bollard Lamp by Jean Balladur, 1969

$6,500per item
£4,969.60per item
€5,723.97per item
CA$9,108.49per item
A$10,168.78per item
CHF 5,328.29per item
MX$124,475.80per item
NOK 67,669.28per item
SEK 63,803.54per item
DKK 42,718.58per item
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About the Item

This rare lighting bollard, known as the Blind Bollard (BB), was designed by renowned French architect Jean Balladur in 1969. Crafted from lacquered folded steel, its oblong structure encases a glass diffuser and rests on a square base. The chocolate brown finish has withstood the test of time, adding character and reflecting its rich history. Sold and priced individually. Good vintage condition, with a natural patina and scuffs throughout. This lamp has been professionally rewired for U.S. use by our team of restorationists and includes a foot switch. Accepts one standard base light bulb.
  • Creator:
    Jean Balladur (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Additions or alterations made to the original. Good vintage condition, with a natural patina and scuffs throughout. This lamp has been professionally rewired for U.S. use by our team of restorationists and includes a foot switch. Accepts one standard base light bulb.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9.955738452279E121stDibs: LU5092144417342

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