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Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Atelier Marolles

Creator: Atelier de Marolles
Offered by: Dorian Caffot de Fawes

Description
A wrought iron floor lamp, by Atelier Marolles.
France, Circa 1960.
Measures: With the shade: 165 cm high by 47 cm diameter
Lamp base only: 140 cm high by 40 cm wide.

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Jean Touret moved to Pezay, a rural area near Marolles, in 1946. While there, he became highly conscious of the uncertainty that industrial development would bring to the future of the local craftsmen. Believing strongly in the value of the artisan tradition, Touret decided to informally organize a local group of artisans into a collective, becoming their artistic director. Employing the talents of each member, he orchestrated the creation of furniture which embodied the circumstances of the epoch, circa 1960. The furniture designed by the Marolles group under Touret’s direction was guided by the concept of minimalism and a simplistic integrity achieved through the use of wood and iron and materials he considered to be organic and expressive. Each piece was conceived to serve an essential purpose, and was produced in limited edition. The Marolles group quickly expanded its development over the years and achieved enduring success. The collective is notable not only for its intense artistic fervor, but also for the huge risk they undertook in going against the trend of the times.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wrought Iron
Condition:	Good. Rewired: Fully rewired and PAT tested. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa 1960
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	D3064
Incollect Reference #:	510686

Dimensions

H.	55.12 in;	Diam.	18.5 in;
H.	140 cm;	Diam.	47 cm;

Message from Seller:

Dorian Caffot de Fawes is a respected London-based dealer specializing in 20th-century French antiques, offering a curated selection of lighting, furniture, and decorative objects from 1920 to 1970. For inquiries or to explore our collection, please contact info@dorian-antiques.com or call +44 207 386 9386—we proudly serve both private collectors and interior designers worldwide.

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