Mushroom Lamp From France

Brass "Mushroom" Table Lamp – SS France.
This elegant "mushroom" shaped table lamp, crafted from brass and mounted on a teak base, is an iconic feature of 1960s French naval design. This model corresponds to the lighting fixtures used aboard the legendary SS France, notably for illuminating the first-class lounges and dining rooms. The clean lines, combining a hemispherical dome and a cylindrical stem, perfectly illustrate the functional and refined aesthetic developed for the great transatlantic liners. The brass has a beautiful, even patina, a testament to its long and authentic use, favoring original charm over modern polishing. The teak base, a later addition, reflects the reinforcement work carried out during the ship's dismantling. A piece with a decidedly modern character, emblematic of 20th-century maritime design, it is highly decorative in a contemporary interior as well as in a liner-themed or industrial-style setting. Provenance: — Ocean liner France (later renamed Norway) — Comparable model sold at Artcurial specialist auctions Period: 1960s Materials: brass, teak Condition: used condition, original patina History & Auction References Comparable lighting fixtures from the ocean liner France (later renamed Norway) have been presented and sold at Artcurial themed auctions dedicated to ocean liner furniture and objects. Documented reference: — Artcurial, sale no. 1648 — Lot 372