Lot 135:
Egyptian Revival Floor Lamp, Atelier Rene Schmitt, Cabinet Maker & Decorator
Description
Keywords: Art Deco Lighting, French Design, Vintage Floor Lamp, Brass and Glass, 20th Century Lighting, Tall Lamp, Designer Lamp, Standing Lamp, Retro Style, Egyptian revival
Atelier René Schmitt Egyptian Revial Floor Lamp, Circa 1940.
The design, attributed to Gilberte Schmitt, René Schmitt’s wife, features a stylized lotus motif. The lamp is constructed from limed oak, with the upper part showcasing a carved and partly polychromed title motif. The lighting bowl is made from antique green patinated metal
Provenance: Schmitt family collection – Nicolas Nouvelet
René Schmitt, an influential figure, was a cabinet maker and decorator who also held significant political roles, including deputy secretary general of the SFIO, secretary general of the Federation of the Democratic and Socialist Left, mayor of Cherbourg, and a former minister.
Measurement: Lamp with Shade: 67 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (171.8 x 49.5 cm.)
Category: 26726
Condition: No major issues noted. Wear commensurate with age. Wire for Europe. Light untested
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