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Large folding and adjustable wall light, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950

Creator: Maison Arlus
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Large foldable and swiveling wall lamp. Arlus Editeur, France, circa 1950.

Black lacquered metal and polished brass.
New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original. Cotton bulb cover with a clip that attaches to the bulb, removable.
With two 360° joints and a ball joint at the shade.

Height of the lampshade: 10.5 cm (4.13 inches)
Diameter of the lampshade : 40 cm (15.74 inches)
Total lenght without lampshade : 130 cm (51.18 inches - 4.26 feet)

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, cotton
Condition:	Good. New cotton “drum” shade, identical to the original.
Creation Date:	Circa 1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	845752

Dimensions

W.	51.18 in;	H.	4.13 in;	Diam.	15.75 in;
W.	130 cm;	H.	10.5 cm;	Diam.	40 cm;

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