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“Mushroom” table lamp, gilt brass, Claude-Paz Et Silva, Art Deco, 1930s – France
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Mushroom Table Lamp, Gilded Brass, Claude-Paz Et Silva, Art Deco, 1930s – France
An iconic Art Deco table or desk lamp by Claude-Paz Et Silva, the "Mushroom" model was manufactured in the 1930s, finished in gilded brass and copper. The model's name refers to its structure, which consists of a round, chromed base from which three rods (between which the switch is located) extend, supporting the dome-shaped or mushroom-shaped shade. Beneath the shade is a pressed, frosted glass diffuser bearing the brand's signature.
Claude-Paz & Silva
The Claude-Paz & Silva company was founded in 1933. It resulted from the merger of Claude Lumière, founded in 1930 by his nephews Georges (1870-1960) and André Claude (1900-1950), and Paz & Silva, founded in 1900. André Claude assumed the presidency of the company. They manufactured household appliances and advertising signs using neon lights, processes patented by Georges Claude, the inventor of the neon light. The company was acquired by JC Decaux, now renowned for its billboard advertising.
In 1956, the company merged with Visseaux to form Claude Paz & Visseaux. The full company name remains "Claude Paz & Visseaux," but the logo is abbreviated simply to "Claude." Viseaux was founded in 1900 by Jacques Visseaux (1872-1952), specializing in the manufacture of gas lighting fixtures.
In 1966, it was acquired by the American group ITT (International Telephone & Telegraph), and in 1980 by the GTE group (General Telephone & Electronics Corporation). After 1993, it was acquired by SLI France (Sylvania Lighting International France).
Art Deco
The term Art Deco was coined in the 1960s to refer to the art that emerged during the interwar period. It was a style that developed in all facets of design and reached its peak at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris (1925). Art Deco is characterized by its use of straight lines and geometric volumes; it is a style that arose from the combination of various trends. Some of the major influences on Art Deco include avant-garde art, mechanization, and archaeological discoveries in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It differs from other artistic periods in that it is a purely decorative style, in which artists focused on creating attractive and balanced pieces that reflected the society of the time.
Material: Gilded brass
Signature: Claude-Paz Et Silva
Style: Art Deco
Period: 1930s
Country of origin: France
Good condition considering its age and use
Dimensions: 30 x 25 x 25 cm
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ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialMetalNumber of items1Height30 cmWidth25 cmDepth25 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale