Vintage French Space Age Ceiling Light by Pierre Paulin for Disderot, 1950s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A rare and authentic circular ceiling light inspired by space, Modernist, Space-Age, Free-Form, circular body with an ovoid profile, off-white lacquered metal surround around a large sandblasted curved glass, suspended from the body by 3 lacquered screws which draw an empty and luminous space around the entire circumference of the light, giving it absolute lightness and finesse, model by Pierre Paulin, Disderot edition, France 1950.

DIMENSIONS: D 50 cm / H 15 cm

CONDITION: In beautiful original condition.
Glass in perfect condition.
Wear, scratches, traces of use on all surfaces. and some traces of paint on the enamel of the upper part, invisible when suspended.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Pierre Paulin
Manufacturer	Disderot
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1950
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Mid-Century, Modernist, Space Age
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Wear, Scratches, Marks, Patina of use on all surfaces
Product Code	NLF-2096851
Materials	Glass, Metal
Color	Cream
Height	15 cm 5.9 inch
Diameter	19.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

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About the Creator

Pierre Paulin

Born in Paris in 1927, French designer Pierre Paulin studied stone carving and clay modeling at the École Camondo in Paris in the early 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his collaboration with Artifort, which began in 1958 and lasted approximately half a century. This relationship resulted in several iconic pieces, including his famed Mushroom Chair (1959), Ribbon Chair (1966), and Tongue Chair (1968).

Notably, Paulin was commissioned by Le Mobilier National to decorate the private apartments of President George Pompidou at the Palais de L’Elysee in 1970, and again, in 1983, to furnish the office of Francois Mitterand. Paulin’s work was influenced by his German roots, the early modernists, and, in particular, by American designers Charles and Ray Eames. His pieces are in the permanent collections of multiple esteemed institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Centre George Pompidou in Paris,  the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Paulin died in Montpelier, France in 2009.