Hydra, Floor lamp by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier, France, 1960

Sculptural floor lamp in "Space Age" style made of chrome metal, featuring a weighted circular base and three flexible arms, each topped with a spherical diffuser. This model, named "Hydra," was designed by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier around 1969–1970; it combines functional versatility with futuristic geometry. Its articulated arms and rounded shapes evoke the optimistic spirit of the space age, making this piece an emblematic example of French lighting design from that period. - Model: Hydra Designer: Pierre Folie Edition: Jacques Charpentier Origin: France Period: Late 1960s – early 1970s Style: Space Age Materials: chrome metal, steel Colour: silver Dimensions: H 150 x Ø 22 cm - These items may show defects not visible in the attached photos, as they are vintage articles that have been previously used. Some details may have escaped our notice. We apologise for this.