Emblematic Gras Lamp, Ravel Edition, By Bernard-albin Gras, 1930s

Emblematic Gras lamp, Ravel edition by Bernard-Albin Gras, 1930s.

Bernard-Albin Gras, French engineer and designer, revolutionized the world of lighting in 1921 with his famous Lampe Gras. Designed for workshops, design offices, and industrial environments, it was remarkable for its absence of screws and welds, favoring articulated arms and simple but ergonomic ball joints. Its robustness and functional elegance quickly won over Le Corbusier—he chose it to light his agency and recommended it for his projects. In 1927, the patent was transferred to the Ravel Clamart company, which became the main publisher of Gras models, stamped Ravel Clamart. Among the most emblematic models are the 201 (vice lamp), the 205 (portable lamp with a triangular pyramidal base), the 206 (oak-legged version), and the 210/207, as well as wall lamps such as the 222 or 304 models. These pieces embody the elegance of industrial design from the 1920s and 30s. Today, these lamps are iconic objects of French design, prized by collectors and reissued by DCW éditions since 2008 — a testament to their timelessness and lasting aesthetic influence.

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