1930s INTERIOR DESIGNER’S WORK IN THE STYLE OF PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON (1900–1971) & HERMÈS PARIS
A rare and exceptional modernist floor lamp base.
The thick, wide circular base and the cylindrical shaft are entirely covered in their original black leather with wide, saddler-style stitching.
Complete with its original three-light fixture and opaline reflector.
Later fitted with a large truncated-cone lampshade in ivory and black leather crafted by Hermès.
The lampshade is stamped with the HERMÈS Paris Made in France mark on the inside of the base band.
Height: 182 cm
Lampshade diameter: 72 cm
Live Friday 27 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 61

1930s INTERIOR DESIGNER’S WORK IN THE STYLE OF PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON (1900–1971) & HERMÈS PARIS A rare and exceptional modernist floor lamp base. The thick, wide circular base and the cylindrical shaft are entirely covered in their original black leather with wide, saddler-style stitching. Complete with its original three-light fixture and opaline reflector. Later fitted with a large truncated-cone lampshade in ivory and black leather crafted by Hermès. The lampshade is stamped with the HERMÈS Paris Made in France mark on the inside of the base band. Height: 182 cm Lampshade diameter: 72 cm

Estimate
€15,000 - €25,000
Buyer's premium
31.8%
1930s INTERIOR DESIGNER’S WORK IN THE STYLE OF PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON (1900–1971) & HERMÈS PARIS A rare and exceptional modernist floor lamp base. The thick, wide circular base and the cylindrical shaft are entirely covered in their original black leather with wide, saddler-style stitching. Complete with its original three-light fixture and opaline reflector. Later fitted with a large truncated-cone lampshade in ivory and black leather crafted by Hermès. The lampshade is stamped with the HERMÈS Paris Made in France mark on the inside of the base band. Height: 182 cm Lampshade diameter: 72 cm
Sale Friday 27 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris