Vintage Design
Originally designed for the French embassy in Washington DC. These are early examples.
Memphis Group in style, the lamps have geometric elements, and stand on semi circular disc feet, with weighted cylindrical bodies. A small sphere separates the large removable reflector shade that rotates fully 360 degrees. The whole is matt black lacquered finish on steel and brass. The shades can be lifted off the bases.
Each lamp weighs 8.7kg and they are 12 volts with a transformer. They have been tested by an electrician and are in working order, and have had two pin Euro plugs re-fitted. Each cable length is 170cm.
Jean-Michel Wilmotte is a French architect and designer. He was born in 1945 in Soissons and founded his architectural practice, Wilmotte & Associates, in Paris in 1975. His work ranges from interior design and architecture to urbanism and industrial design.
There are signs of use to the finish in places and some scuff marks and light nicks.
Notably one of the reflector shades is slightly out of shape near the sphere, which also has a very small split to one side. This is barely noticeable. Photographs 8, 9, 10 & 11 show this shade.
There are two more scuff marks to the back of one cylindrical base (Photographs 17 & 18).
It appears that the angle of the shades are of a slightly lower angle than originally designed.
Please refer to all photographs.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Lumen Milano |
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Vintage, Postmodern, Memphis |
| Detailed Condition | |
| A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order. | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Patina consistent with age and use
|
| Plug Type | European Plug (up to 250V) |
| Product Code | ZYW-1534736 |
| Materials | Brass, Steel, Lacquer |
| Color | Black |
| Width |
39 cm 15.4 inch |
| Depth |
43 cm 16.9 inch |
| Height |
37 cm 14.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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