Edgar Brandt lamp, ca. 1930

Table lamp EDGAR BRANDT (France, 1880-1960), ca. 1930
Nickel-plated bronze.
Signed on the base.
Measurements: 64 x 45 x 27 cm.

Made of nickel-plated bronze, this table lamp designed by Edgar Brandt stands out for the quality of its metallic finish, with a sober and sophisticated shine, which dialogues with the light textile shade, softening the light and balancing the visual strength of the whole. The stepped base, with its straight, solid lines, reinforces the stability and monumental character of the piece. The result is a luminaire of great presence, combining functionality, technical virtuosity and a modern aesthetic, fully representative of French high Art Deco.

Edgar Brandt was a leading figure in French Art Deco and one of the greatest innovators in wrought iron and artistic metalwork. A blacksmith by training, he was able to transform traditional techniques into a radically modern language, applying them to architecture as well as to furniture and lighting. He achieved international recognition after the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1925.

His lamps and decorative objects, such as this example, are today highly valued by collectors and museums, representing the technical excellence and sober elegance that define the most prestigious Art Deco.