Vitra is reissuing the Conique lampshade that Jean Prouvé developed in 1947 to dress the bulb of his Potence wall light. During the 1940s, Jean Prouvé designed the Potence wall light for his own house in Nancy: a simple light bulb attached to a long steel swivel bar, held in place by a steel wire. In 1947, Prouvé developed a conical lampshade in white cotton that adapts to the different versions and sizes of Potence (Potence and Petite Potence). Historical photos of Jean Prouvé’s house show that he experimented with different types of lampshades, including models created by other designers. The Conique lampshade is the first lampshade for Potence designed by Jean Prouvé in 1947. This lampshade simply slides over the bulb and can be removed if needed.

In detail:

Variation : White cotton

Brand : Vitra

Designer : Jean Prouvé

Type : Accessory

Colour : White cotton

Material : Brushed cotton cover in white, with plastic support – Inner structure: steel wire, epoxy finish

Dimensions : Ø 35.5 x H 18.5 cm

Weight : 3.3 lb

Characteristics : Lampshade suitable for Potence and Petite Potence wall lights – Model designed in 1947 by Jean Prouvé (1901 – 1984) – Original piece produced by Vitra