prouvé petite potence wall light
by Jean Prouve from Vitra.
prouvé petite potence wall light
Design Jean Prouvé, 1947
Powder-coated tubular steel
Made by Vitra
"Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect" -Le Corbusier
Jean Prouvé created the first version of the Potence wall lamp in the 1940s for his own home in Nancy: a simple light bulb affixed to a long, pivoting steel bar, which is held by a steel wire. This functionalist, puristic design was soon produced in various sizes, with an added handle on larger models to facilitate the swivel movement. Petite Potence has similar proportions to the larger model Potence, while its compact dimensions are ideally suited to smaller interiors. The swing arm is 103 cm long, with a powder-coated finish in colors derived from the original hues used by Prouvé. The cable is sheathed in a high-quality textile casing, and the LED bulb is dimmable. Thanks to its reductive aesthetic, Petite Potence is an ideal lighting choice for a wide variety of settings, from dining and living rooms to offices or cafes.
Abat-Jour Conique is the first lampshade designed for Potence by Prouvé in 1947 and is intended for use with the Potence and Petite Potence lamps. It is simply fitted over the light bulb and can be removed again when needed.
Petite Potence wall light features a powder-coated tubular steel body and includes a cord dimmer.
5.25" h | 1.25" w | 41" d | 8.8 lbs.
from cable outlet to dimmer 37.4"
from dimmer to plug 118.1"
requires 1x E26 12w bulb
Powder-coated tubular steel
Made by Vitra
"Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect" -Le Corbusier
Jean Prouvé created the first version of the Potence wall lamp in the 1940s for his own home in Nancy: a simple light bulb affixed to a long, pivoting steel bar, which is held by a steel wire. This functionalist, puristic design was soon produced in various sizes, with an added handle on larger models to facilitate the swivel movement. Petite Potence has similar proportions to the larger model Potence, while its compact dimensions are ideally suited to smaller interiors. The swing arm is 103 cm long, with a powder-coated finish in colors derived from the original hues used by Prouvé. The cable is sheathed in a high-quality textile casing, and the LED bulb is dimmable. Thanks to its reductive aesthetic, Petite Potence is an ideal lighting choice for a wide variety of settings, from dining and living rooms to offices or cafes.
Abat-Jour Conique is the first lampshade designed for Potence by Prouvé in 1947 and is intended for use with the Potence and Petite Potence lamps. It is simply fitted over the light bulb and can be removed again when needed.
Petite Potence wall light features a powder-coated tubular steel body and includes a cord dimmer.
5.25" h | 1.25" w | 41" d | 8.8 lbs.
from cable outlet to dimmer 37.4"
from dimmer to plug 118.1"
requires 1x E26 12w bulb
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Jean Prouve
Jean Prouve was a self-taught architect and designer. His goal was to make design readily accessible and forge links between art, industry and social consciousness.
Vitra is a Swiss company dedicated to improving the quality of life through the power of design. A central goal of Vitra is sustainable development. Trendy styling is avoided in favor of classic pieces that can be used for decades.