Original Lampe Gras No. 201

Name: Original Lampe Gras No. 201
Brand: Bernard-albin Gras
Price: 2350 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Beautiful original condition. Wonderful patina. I believe this lamp once had black paint, but has faded over time and now presents mostly as chrome. The result is a unique example of this lamp. More information: Table lamp designed by Bernard-Albin Gras. Manufactured by Gras, (France), circa 1930. Aluminium and steel. In 1922 Bernard-Albin Gras designed a series of lamps for use in offices and in industrial environments. The Gras lamp, as it was subsequently called, was a simple, robust and yet very ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints. In 1927 the Ravel company purchased the patent and started production of the Gras lamps. Bernard-Albin Gras was one of the most innovative designer of the 20th century. The functional esthetic of his lamps and especially the de- sign of details such as those of the arms, stems, brackets and bases were truly original and far ahead of his time. Le Corbusier became one of Bernard-Albin Gras's most enthusiastic supporters using the lamps in his own offices as well as employing them in numerous architectural projects all over the world. Others such as Robert Mallet-Stevens, Jacques Emile Ruhlmann and Eileen Gray followed this trend as well. Furthermore, such well-know artists as Sonia Delaunay and Georges Braque also used these lamps in their studios. For the first time in history, a lamp was equally popular in professional as well as in residential applications.

Creator:

Bernard-albin Gras (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 8.3 in (21.09 cm)Depth: 8.3 in (21.09 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Voltage:

110-150v

Style:

Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Aluminum,Metal,Steel

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

1930

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Original condition with signs of age. Minor dent on shade. All imperfections which add character.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7058237817262

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