Wooden Vintage Soldier Table Lamp
Hotel Grand Amour£335
This is a wooden lamp with a backstory – which you’d expect, given its unusual toy soldier base. It was handcrafted by iconic French designer Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, but it’s a rare piece from his collection. He later built his career on playful designs in simple Art Deco styles, and moved on to large-scale commission projects, like redecorating the President’s private apartment at the Elysée Palace. But he concepted this characterful soldier lamp before he made it big, while working at a department store in Paris.
This iconic table lamp’s made from hand-painted wood, with a fitting for one bulb inside the soldier’s translucent hat. It’s the perfect lighting piece for a child’s bedroom, or quirky living rooms with similar antique accessories.
Hotel Grand Amour is a labour of love – the meeting of André Saraiva, Emmanuel Delavenne and Thierry Costes’ brilliant minds. In the busy 10th arrondissement, this Parisian hotel’s interior decor was inspired by fashion and art – there’s a classic French feel to each individually styled room. But with modern accessories, bright colours and contemporary communal spaces, it’s a more vibrant version of its traditional neighbours.
Hotel Grand Amour
About the Maker
Jacques Adnet was a towering figure in 20th century avant-garde French design, known for his luxurious Art Deco furniture and interiors. He began his career in Paris working with his twin brother Jean, and would soon forge relationships with the best designers of his time. Drawing on classical and traditional precedents, Adnet believed in function above all else, and his modernist designs emphasized materials like leather, brushed metals, and precious woods.
“What a lot of work to achieve simplicity”, he once said
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Delivery and ReturnsEstimated delivery time: 3-5 working days
Delivery times may varyBecause this piece is one-of-a-kind vintage, it’s not eligible for return
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Product SpecificationsFitted with a European socket
Period : 1950
Designer: Jacques Adnet
Style: contemporary design
Material: lacquer wood
Condition: excellent -
Product DimensionsHeight: 30cm
