Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Lantern Sconce by Louis Sognot, 1960s

Stunning wall lamp in rattan and bamboo produced in the 1960s in France and attributed to Louis Sognot. This rare and charming sconce feature a round shade with perfect geometric decorations in curved rattan. A great example of French organic mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are perfectly blended, with the materials enhancing the vertical elements of the item. The lamp is wired and tested and use a single E14 light bulb. A stunning wall lamp perfect for a midcentury outdoor project, its fantastic French Riviera flair will complete a porch or a garden. Dimensions in cm: Width – 19,5 Depth – 20 Height – 28 Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for his elegant furniture made from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist aesthetics, giving his work a unique stylistic touch while still being usable. Born on May 25, 1892 in Paris, France, Sognot studied at École Bernard-Pablissy before working as a designer at the Au Printemps department store in Paris in 1919. The designer became a founding member of the Union des Artistes Decoroteurs. He died in 1970 in Paris, France.