TRAVAIL COURANT "Space Age", - Lot 366

TRAVAIL COURANT "Space Age", Four-column floor lamp in chrome-plated tubular metal with black-lacquered central shaft supporting a large spherical reflector in white opal glass. Circular base. Circa 1970. Height Height : 154 cm Globe diameter: 30 cm Provenance : Private purchase BHV Paris (Bazar de l'Hotel de ville), circa 1970. Note: Founded in 1856 by Xavier Ruel, the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville became a symbol of Parisian commerce. In the 1970s, the BHV established itself as a flagship for design and decoration, spreading modern trends in the home and democratizing contemporary furniture. Its mix of do-it-yourself, design and art of living made it a benchmark for lovers of creativity and interior design.