ACCOLAY Table Lamp, 1970s

ACCOLAY table lamp, 1970s.
Turned wooden base. Wood-framed shade with translucent resin panels. Inlaid with real botanical specimens.
In working condition.
Measurements: 51 x 32 x 32 cm.

A signature creation from the legendary French house Accolay. This piece perfectly evokes the naturalistic and earthy aesthetic of the 1970s, serving as a beautiful testament to the era’s fascination with blending interior design with the organic beauty of nature.

The lamp rests on a sturdy spherical base of turned wood, whose carved horizontal lines provide a rich visual texture and a polished finish that highlights the wood’s grain. However, the true hallmark of Accolay’s creations lies in its geometric, wood-framed shade, composed of iconic panels of translucent resin in a warm amber hue. Inside, delicate inlays of real botanical elements—orange-hued flowers, autumnal leaves, and slender stems—appear to be suspended in time, creating a fascinating natural diorama.

When lit, the lamp casts a warm, enveloping golden light that makes the textured resin glow and highlights the intricate details of the plants, infusing any room with an intimate, serene, and deeply welcoming atmosphere. Even when unlit, it retains its value as a decorative object of great uniqueness and poetic charm.