prouvé petite potence wall light
by Jean Prouve, from Vitra.
prouvé petite potence wall light
Design Jean Prouvé, 1947
Powder-coated tubular steel, beech wood
Made by Vitra
"Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect" -Le Corbusier
Jean Prouve 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 Prouve. 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.
Petite Potence wall light features a powder-coated tubular steel body, oakwood handle 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, beech wood
Made by Vitra
"Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect" -Le Corbusier
Jean Prouve 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 Prouve. 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.
Petite Potence wall light features a powder-coated tubular steel body, oakwood handle 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
$1,470.00 + free shipping
(please allow 12-14 weeks for this product to ship)
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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 space 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.
prouvé petite potence wall light
