Mid-Century Pendant in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, France, 1960s

Astonishing Mid-Century French Riviera style chandelier made in a gorgeous combination of curved rattan bamboo and hand-woven wicker. Louis Sognot probably designed this extraordinary pendant in France in the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a beautiful color. A great example of mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo, rattan and wicker are perfectly blended and shaped in a sinuous way. The chandelier is designed like a pagoda, trapping the bulb and adding elegance to the light distribution in the room. It is completed by an curved rattan chain that can be adjusted, which is unusually long, making it suitable for all kind of projects. The chandelier comes wired and tested, it uses a single E26/27 light bulb, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards. This stunning lighting piece will enrich a mid-century outdoor project or an eclectic living room. Dimensions (cm): Diameter - 42 Max Height - 108 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.