French Bronze Floor Lamp with Handstiched Parchment Shade, 1970s
A French bronze floor lamp from the 1970s, the structure is remarkably spare. Long, narrow bronze uprights rise from a low geometric base, leaving open space between them and emphasizing the lamp’s verticality.
At the floor, the metal separates into angular feet that extend outward in different directions, creating stability without the visual weight of a conventional base. The result is a tall, slender silhouette that occupies very little physical space while still having a strong presence in a room.
The most compelling details appear at the junctions. Rectangular bronze blocks, exposed cylindrical fasteners, and paired uprights make the method of construction deliberately visible. Rather than disguising how the lamp comes together, these elements become its ornament.
Above, the linear frame transitions into a slender stem and an unusual tall, faceted shade. Its translucent panels are joined by continuous hand-laced stitching along every edge, introducing a softer, almost tailored quality against the severity of the metal. When illuminated, the material diffuses the bulb into a warm glow while the stitched perimeter remains visible as a graphic outline.
DIMENSIONS: 21"W x 21"D x 68"H
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ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIALS: Bronze
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