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Adjustable and extendable floor lamp, by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950

Creator: Maison Arlus
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
French floor lamp from the 1950s, produced by Maison Arlus. Base and arm in polished brass, shaft in black lacquered and polished brass, ring supporting the lampshades and switches in polished brass. The light arm slides inside the base, allowing the height of the floor lamp to be adjusted. The diffuser can be rotated by means of a brass ball-and-socket joint, providing a double lighting system. Electrical system changed and lampshades refurbished to match the originals.

Maximum height: 188 cm (74 inches / 6.16 feet)
Minimum height: 166 cm (65.4 inches)
Base diameter: 28 cm (11 inches)
Depth (length of wheelbase): 84 cm (33.1 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:	Polished brass, black lacquered brass, fabric
Condition:	Good. Electrical system changed and lampshades refurbished to match the originals
Creation Date:	Circa 1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	738429

Dimensions

H.	74.02 in;	D.	33.07 in;	Diam.	11.02 in;
H.	188 cm;	D.	84 cm;	Diam.	28 cm;

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