Jumo 350 "Grand Lux" table lamp; France, 1940.

Jumo 350 "Grand Lux" table lamp; France, 1940.
Metal and plexiglass.
It works.
Measurements: 44 x 40 cm.
The Jumo 350 "Grand Lux" table lamp, produced in France around 1940 by the firm Jumo, is an elegant example of functionalist design prior to the post-war modern aesthetic.
Its composition stands out for the balance between materials and forms: a gold-finished metal base and shade, combined with a cylindrical shaft in white Plexiglas that softens the structure and diffuses the light. The wide top shade, with its aerodynamic profile, directs the lighting downwards, creating a warm and controlled light, ideal for desk or reading.
The model reflects the transition between interwar rationalism and a more decorative sensibility, where functionality is combined with a refined aesthetic sense. Today, the Jumo 350 "Grand Lux" is a piece appreciated by collectors of French design, valued for its sobriety, constructive quality and timeless character.