| Why buy? |
| Rare, large and both timeless and beyond fashion. |
| Info: |
| These Putman designed wall lights are called „compas dans l’oeil“- literally translated that means „compass in the eye“ which is an architectural term that equates the eye with a precision instrument for calculating proportion and distance. They were designed i the eighties and issued in Europe by Lumess of Switzerland. The lamps show a grey lacquered base. The lined and perforated nickel shade comes with an exquisite satin brass hinge, moveable nearly 180°, which provides soft directional or ambient light. These Lamps haves been designed for the „Ritz Carlton“ where Putman was charged with creating an exceptional luxury hotel, with 174 guestrooms and occupying a circular construction, opposite Volkswagen’s so called Autostadt in Wolfsburg right in the middle of Germany.Total height is 32 cm (13′), The shade measures 20 cm (7.9′) by 16 cm (6.3′) and the maximum depth is 44 cm (17.3′).They are in great condition. |
Pair Large Andrée Putman 'Compas Dans l’Oeil' Wall Sconces, French Modernism 80s
Designer
Andrée Putman
Year
Eighties
Condition
Excellent