Jean Royère, “Persan” floor lamp

Jean Royère (1902-1981)

‘‘Persan’’ floor lamp
Circa 1953

This floor lamp is made of seven tubular metal rods with gilded patina. The rods are gathered by two bangles to form the shaft of the lamp. As it gets to the floor the shape flares out so the lamp can stand.
In the upper tier, the rods go up to different heights, widening to form varying curves. Each rod holds a light topped with a conic lampshade.
The ‘‘Persane’’ series is closely linked to Jean Royère's travels to the Middle East.

Total height 71 1/4 in (181 cm) - Diameter of the base 18 in (46 cm)

Provenance :
-Collection of Mrs F., Lebanon, circa 1948 - Important Jean Royère collection begun in 1948 through Nadim Majdalani, on the occasion of a special commission for a whole set, and completed over the years mostly during trips to Paris.
- Thence by descent.
- Galerie Chastel-Maréchal from the above.

Literature :

- Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet des Dessins, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris :
- Annotated list, 1953
- Blueprint N° 4.741
- Blueprint N°50.668, dated from 1964 for a model with 9 lights

- Album photo N°I : picture annotated "Salon des Artistes Ménagers", dated 1954 ; other picture without date

- « Jean Royère, décorateur à Paris », catalogue d’exposition, 8 octobre 1999 - 30 janvier 2000, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, éd. Norma, Paris, p. 164.

- « Jean Royère », P.-E. Martin-Vivier, éd. Norma, Paris, 2002, pp. 198 et 211.