Chinese Ideogram Lamp Jean-Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo

Era / Style: 1970s, modernist / mid-century style. Lamp base: Massive, sleek rectangular base in polished resin or black lacquered composite, with a high shine. The front face is adorned, at the bottom right, with a brushed metal symbol (probably brushed steel or aluminium) stylised as the Pisces zodiac sign. Stem and socket: A shiny gold metal (brass) cylindrical stem rises from the black body, leading to a standard socket. Finishing base: The black body rests on a sophisticated two-material base: a gold finishing plate atop a thick polished silver metal base (brushed steel or chrome). Shade: Wide cylindrical shade in dark brown or anthracite fabric, with a gold finishing trim on the upper and lower edges. The interior is cream-coloured for a soft diffusion of light. Weight: Approximately 1.7 kg. Electricity: Functional, equipped with a standard black power cord. Condition. Overall condition: Very good general condition for a vintage item of this era. Details: The polished black surfaces show very minor signs of use. The gold and silver metal is well preserved. No major defects or visible breaks. The shade is in good condition. Total height (with shade): 54 cm. Dimensions of the base (black body) excluding the base (L x W x H): 19.5 x 5.5 x 23 cm. Diameter of the shade: 25 cm at the top / 40 cm at the bottom, oval shape.