Large Operating Lamp, Bbt, Circa 1950 Vintage Floor Lamp, Loft

for industrial loft lighting adjustable floor lamp, with a surprising design Lamp, floor lamp, initially intended for medical use in the 1950s, it is an ideal lamp for working, drawing, cooking...
This floor lamp diffuses a light without shadow, it can be orient in all directions and pivot on an axis with variable height It can be moved easily, despite its weight because under the heavy solid cast iron base, it is supported by four robust casters.
Cast iron, lacquered metal, chrome tubes, mirrors and glass
Carries a manufacturer's plate on the edge of the reflector: “BBT Le Sciabilité Breveté SGDG Paris, Barbier, Bernard, & Turenne” (see details below) functional electrification at 220 volts
Very good used condition, slightly oxidized chrome, some minimal traces of friction, deflector previously repainted Maximum
height 237 and minimum 120 - reflector diameter 47 cm - thickness 10 cm

BBT (BERBIER BENARD et TUDENNE) Founded in 1862 by Frédéric Barbier and Stanislas Fenestre under the name "Barbier et Fenestre", it evolved into F. Barbier et Cie (1887-1893), F. Barbier et Cie Successeurs (1888), then Barbier et Bénard in 1889 to adopt its final name of Barbier, Bénard and Turenne, or BBT, at the beginning of the 20th century. Initially specializing in the manufacture of lighthouse lenses according to Fresnel models, it subsequently diversified to provide all the equipment necessary for maritime signaling establishments. It thus acquires internationally recognized know-how. It then diversified its activity towards aeronautical signaling but also urban lighting and even scyalitic lamps for operating rooms.