Maison Arlus. Lamp made of black-lacquered wood and frosted glass. Circa 1950.

Maison Arlus, attributed to

Table lamp in black-lacquered wood and frosted glass. The cubic base, made of black-lacquered wood, supports a small square pedestal in gilded brass, to which a slender black-wood form is attached. A rectangular lampshade, made of glass engraved with a wave pattern, fits within this graphic form.

Made in France in the 1950s–1960s.

Dimensions: H 77 x W 17 x D 11 cm

Reference: LS6868B1125

New electrical system (operates with one E14 bulb)

Arlus was a French lighting publisher, very active since the 1950s and close to the modern design movement. The house’s headquarters were in Paris in the 11th arrondissement and its exhibition store in the 17th arrondissement. The publisher offered more than 300 new classic or modern models. The lighting fixtures were of high quality at an affordable price thanks to a unique pricing system. Arlus also offered its technical and artistic services to guide and personalize customer choices. Maison Arlus still exists and is today part of the Debbas France group while continuing to design complete lighting solutions.