Originally created for his own home in Nancy, Jean Prouvé adapted the original sleek design of the Potence lamp to other sizes, including the Petite Potence version. This sleek lamp features a single bulb attached to a long steel swivel bar held in place by a steel wire. With proportions similar to the large model, Petite Potence, released by Vitra, is an ideal alternative for smaller spaces. The swivel arm of Petite Potence is 103 cm long, with an epoxy finish in colours derived from the original shades used by the designer. Its cable is sheathed with a high quality textile cover and its LED bulb is variable. Thanks to its minimalist aesthetics, Petite Potence is an ideal lighting solution for a wide variety of environments, from dining rooms and lounges to offices and cafés.
Technology
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, type C connection - light-intensity control - bulb included
Born in Paris in 1901, Jean Prouvé apprenticed as a silversmith with Emile Robert in Enghien and Szabo in Paris, before continuing his studies at the Ecole Supérieure de Nancy. From 1923 onwards, he established himself as a builder-designer through a body of architectural and furniture work that advocated an aesthetic of necessity. In 1930, he co-founded the artists' association "Union des Artistes Modernes" (U.A.M.), and in 1931 he created "Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé". It was here that many pieces of furniture were created in the 1930s, as well as the first prefabricated architectural elements. His university furniture, Cité (1931) and Antony (1954), ingeniously manage utilitarian aspects, respect for and economy of material and the demands of mass production. For some years now, Vitra has been reissuing the finest examples of its furniture production. Among his greatest design classics is Antony, a unique armchair. The latter stands out for its surprising structure, which Jean Prouvé combined with a strikingly dynamic form. Another example is the Potence swivel wall lamp designed in 1950 for the "Tropique" house, rightly considered to be the designer's purist masterpiece.
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VITRA
Vitra was founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum. Designer furniture company Vitra is located near Basel, Switzerland. Vitra grew in 1981 and launched a number of subsidiaries around the world. Vitra’s mission is to develop healthy, intelligent and sustainable solutions for communities and housing. Vitra’s technical know-how is combined with the creativity of renowned designers such as Alexander Girard, Charles & Ray Eames who designed some the greatest classics of the 20th century, Verner Panton, and the Bouroullec brothers. Vitra pieces are created by designers from around the world.