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Large wall light with counterweight, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950

Creator: Maison Arlus
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Rare counterweight wall lamp model 1340, in black lacquered metal and polished brass.
The diabolo-shaped reflector is equipped with two switches, a counterweight, and two ball joints that allow the two arms to be positioned in an infinite variety of ways.
Lenght: 120 cm (47.2 inches - 3.93 feet)
Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)
Width: 51 cm (20.08 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, polished brass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	830873

Dimensions

W.	47.24 in;	H.	17.72 in;	D.	20.08 in;
W.	120 cm;	H.	45 cm;	D.	51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.