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Tripod floor lamp, Edition Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950

Creator: Maison Arlus
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Tripod floor lamp produced by Maison Arlus in the 1950s.
The base consists of three black-lacquered metal branches fixed on a gilded brass axle, topped by a double stem in black lacquered metal and gilded brass, supporting an openwork grid and a gilded brass plate that hold the lampshade. Two light bulbs. Recent shade, rebuilt on the original structure and as the original shade.
Height: 181 cm (71.26 inches - 5.94 feet)
Lampshade: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
Footbase: 48 cm X 48 cm (18.9 inches X 18.9 inches)

Story

Arlus was a French lighting publisher, very active since the 1950s and close to the modern design movement. The house’s headquarters were in Paris in the 11th arrondissement and its exhibition store in the 17th arrondissement. The publisher offered more than 300 new classic or modern models.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Black lacquered metal, gilded brass, cellulose
Condition:	Good. Recent shade, rebuilt on the original structure and as the original shade.
Creation Date:	Circa 1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	813471

Dimensions

W.	18.9 in;	H.	71.26 in;	D.	18.9 in;
W.	48 cm;	H.	181 cm;	D.	48 cm;

Message from Seller:

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