Mid Century Table Lamp, Mid Century Bedside Lamp, Chalvignac Table Lamp, Chalvignac Ceramic Lamp, Fat Lava Table Lamp, Boho Table Lamp

Mid Century Table Lamp, Mid Century Bedside Lamp, Chalvignac Table Lamp, Chalvignac Ceramic Lamp, Fat Lava Table Lamp, Boho Table Lamp
Wired for the USA and Canada. Tri-light/3-way lamp.
The classic Chalvignac colour scheme of brown, orange, and white will take you right back to the 1960s living room. A glorious example made famous by the artist of the 1950s and 60s. Great for any room of the house and will suit both retro and modern decor design theme. The lamp would make a very generous wedding or anniversary gift for a special couple in your life. Or it would make an ideal gift just to reward yourself for a job well done.
DIMENSIONS: 21" to top of the shade when on lamp, ceramic element 11" high x 9" diameter. Shade 9" tall x 8 5/8" diameter at the top and 12" diameter at the bottom. Cord is 6.5' long.
CONDITION: Very good to excellent vintage condition. No cracks. No chips. Light is in good working order with vintage wiring. The shade is in good condition as seen in the pictures. Please refer closely to all photographs for more condition information.
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Maurice Chalvignac is the quintessential mid century modern artist and ceramist who migrated to Canada in 1957 at the height of the Scandinavian influence in design and artistry. Born in Paris in 1927, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and is internationally recognized for his pottery and his artwork. After the 2nd World War, Chalvignac was given a sculptor's training for 7 years and it is then that he became interested in pottery. Chalvignac emigrated to Canada in 1957 and settled in Montreal where he found a job in a religious sculpture business.
He is known for his West German and Danish aesthetic, in particular his development and use of what is known as 'fat lava' glazing. It includes tones of tawny brown, beige, white overlay and a foamy effect that overcoats his pieces.
Once in Canada, he met Claude Jasmin (1930-), a leading man of letters who, at that time, was a ceramist. He encouraged Chalvignac to return to this art, which he did. He quickly expands his workshop until about thirty employees are working under him. His wares begin to be produced, including some in collaboration with Jordi Bonet and influenced by a close relationship with Giovani Liva, who works as his foreman. In the early 1980s, Chalvignac goes back to his more artisanal approach and produces more of his finer masterpieces.