RAVEL articulated lamp, model 205 blue, Bernard Albin Gras, Clamart, France, 1932

Authentic ravel articulated lamp model n°205 designed by bernard albin gras in 1932 and produced at the clamart factory in france. Pyramidal cast steel base housing a circular black bakelite ball joint allowing the arms to move in a multitude of orientations. The legendary joints of the connecting rods, seamless thanks to the ingenious system of staples created by bernard albin gras, make this workshop lamp an icon. The 205 model, called "portable", was intended for industry and design offices. Very quickly, it was adopted by architects and artists such as le corbusier, mallet stevens, eileen gray, sonia delaunay, braque… stamped ravel clamart lamp on one of the ball joints, aluminum reflector number 1054 (140x130mm), socket brass bayonet, electricity and color modified in the 70s in perfect working order, bulb not supplied, round socket. A few small shocks, a nice patina on the paint over time, in very good condition, see the photos. Made in france, circa 1950. Max height: 73cm - base: 16cm - weight: 3kg. The photos are part of the description. Careful professional delivery. Europe and the world contact me.

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