Floor lamp/ table lamp by Louis Sognot, circa 1950-60.

Louis Sognot (1892-1970), had an illustrious career as a designer and furniture maker during the mid 20th century. Co founder of the Bureau International des Arts Français, he collaborated with the greats of the time - Charlotte Alix, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Serge Mouille. His ground breaking designs in rattan were exhibited at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1939. Post war he became the specialist of light wood and rattan furniture making in France

Made of bamboo held together with rattan and a cylindrical cotton canvas shade which gives off a lovely soft warm light.

Superb original condition. No damage, no repairs, fabric in very good condition, slight signs of age inside to the metal frame. Rare to find in this condition due to the fragile nature of the materials.

Lampshade is a type of linen and textured rattan style fabric.

In excellent condition.

The lamp has been used, tested and is fully functional.

When lit, it diffuses a warm and comfortable light.

Large size

Great condition, wear consummate with age, minor light fabric marks as seen but they are in keeping with style and colour and don’t detract from lamp.

Amazing and rare piece.

Attributed to

Louis Sognot (Designer)

Dimensions

Height: 27.96 in. (71 cm)

Diameter: 13 in. (33 cm)

Style

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques

Bamboo,

Cotton,

Fabric,

Rattan

Place of Origin

France

Period

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture

1950s

The outer structure is made up of six bamboo and rattan bamboo stems and contains a cylindrical shade in white and brown cotton that shrink in the center. The effect of this cone shape on the diffusion of light is breathtaking. This item is perfect for a mid-century ethnic or tiki living room or bedroom or French Riviera porch.

Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for his elegant furniture made from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist aesthetics, giving his work a unique stylistic flair while also being usable. Born on May 25, 1892 in Paris, France, Sognot studied at the École Bernard-Pablissy before working as a designer at the Au Printemps department store in Paris in 1919. The designer went on to become a founding member of the Union des Artistes Decoroteurs. He died in 1970 in Paris, France.