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Rare folding wall light in solid brass, France, circa 1950

$5,684.73
£4,245.75
€4,800
CA$7,894.67
A$8,476.90
CHF 4,561.26
MX$100,315.82
NOK 57,463.57
SEK 52,409.98
DKK 36,581.80

About the Item

Rare French wall light from the 1950s, fully foldable along the wall. The light arm is in three folding parts, in solid brass, as are the base and ball joint. The shade can be rotated 380° with the swivel joint. The lampshade support is in black-lacquered solid metal, with a small handle for easy adjustment. The folding arm allows the sconce to be placed in different positions. Two-bulb lighting. Sober but elegant bracket design, lampshade refurbished to match the original. Length fully extended: 120 cm (47.2 inches - 3.93 feet) Height: 25cm (9.8 inches) Folded thickness: 30 cm (11.8 inches)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Metal,Gilt,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Lampshade refurbished to match the original.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU939442420402

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