Jieldé, six-arm lamp
What is the Jieldé lamp?A true icon of industrial style, this lamp from the s was designed by mechanic Jean-Louis Domecq, who was trying to create the perfect lamp to adapt to all workstations in a factory.It was very popular among collectors of industrial style for its elegance, which comes from its minimalism and sturdiness.How has it been restored?This lamp from the 50s has first of all been carefully dissembled, stripped and cleaned so that the bare metal, hidden underneath different layers of rust and paint could be seen.After polishing the lamp by hand, I rust-proofed it with a waxy graphite to give it an elegant patina that highlights the age and authenticity of the object.- Its original Jieldé identification plaque is green, blue or black.- Its original brass switch in the shape of a drop of water.- Its socket is in porcelain.Finally, the lamp has been fully rewired to meet safety regulations and has been remounted. Read More