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Rare Gras lamp, number 300, 1920s, with mercury glass reflector
€2,500
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Original GRAS lamp, model no. 300 - restored and converted into a desk lamp.
Model 300 lamps like this one were designed for direct mounting on machine tools, for intensive and demanding use, exposed to oil and shavings.
This precious relic was discovered still mounted on its machine, as shown in the photograph where it is visible: an imposing pillar drill, a relic of the former French mining and steelmaking town of Decazeville.
The lamp was intact but unfortunately missing its reflector, which led to a lengthy search for a suitable replacement. The choice fell on this incredible mercury reflector, a rare double-layered model with a honeycomb pattern, which produces a stunning effect when the lamp is lit and is just as eye-catching when it is off.
A lengthy design and reconstruction process ensued, resulting in a perfect fit:
The socket is an original GRAS type, with its typical fleur-de-lis motif and a beautiful brass patina; the wooden wire guide is period-correct; and the openwork brass claw interface was chosen for its high aesthetic quality and suitability to this assembly.
These very special models, which require considerable creativity in their restoration, are unique pieces, numbered internally. This one is number 3.
Its base is what makes it unique: custom-made from steel, weighted with lead, mounted on an oak base, then patinated and varnished, and the underside is felted.
It draws inspiration from GRAS desk lamps, such as the 206, but without attempting to copy them: here, the lamp is "blue-collar" and proudly displays this characteristic. This is also evident in its choice of patina; "bronze reveals all its manufactured beauty, the bare steel showcasing every detail." For those with a keen eye, the work of the installers from the 1920s is still visible.
The entire piece is presented with meticulous attention to detail, giving it a museum-like appearance, free from any attempt at modernization. The original textile cord, without any additional insulation, retains an authentic look that modern reproductions cannot match. (Use with extreme care.)
Specifications:
Period: 1922-1930
Height: 53 cm (standard working height)
Width: approx. 36 cm
Oak base: 16.5 cm diameter
Mercury reflector: 15.5 cm diameter, 7.5 cm height
Main arm: 35 cm
Secondary arm: 16 cm (measured between the centers)
Weight: 3.2 kg
For a detailed look at the restoration process, please visit my Instagram page: atelierb_upcycle
Carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with tracking.
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ConditionExcellentColorsBlack, SilverMaterialBrass, IronNumber of items1Height53 cmWidth36 cmDepth17 cm
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Auzits, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2025 • 0 sales