This Art Deco floor lamp by Mazda from the 1930s follows the torchère principle: the light is thrown upwards onto the ceiling, creating even, indirect ambient light. The black lacquered wooden shaft tapers slightly towards the top, structured by chrome-plated metal rings and slender transition pieces. At the top sits a wide, flared opal glass shade that diffuses the light softly. At the base, a circular chrome-plated metal foot keeps the slender construction in balance.
At 190 cm in height and with a shade diameter of 36 cm, this 1930s floor lamp has enough presence for high rooms without being intrusive. Living rooms, libraries or bedrooms with suitable ceiling height benefit from the calm lighting atmosphere that an opal glass floor lamp of this kind creates.
Mazda was one of the leading manufacturers of home lighting in France during the interwar period. The piece comes from France and is in excellent condition.