This industrial sconce, manufactured by the Polish FOTON factory in the 1960s, exemplifies utilitarian design from the era of modernism. Its construction relies on geometric clarity: a large, opaline white glass globe shade sits atop a glossy white porcelain cylindrical base. The fixture is strictly monochrome, with the sole accent determined by a visible black metal mounting detail—highlighting its functional, industrial spirit. No decorative flourishes interrupt the clean combination of forms, recalling the practical lighting once found in public spaces, stairwells, or industrial sites. The surfaces are smooth and unmarred, with only minimal, age-appropriate traces of use. The entire piece remains in very good condition, retaining the authentic integrity expected of genuine mid-century objects.
Within this lamp resides the sensibility of postwar Poland—a voice of rationality and the pressing need for everyday light, free from superfluous ornament. The glass globe casts a broad reflection, spreading an even, diffused illumination, while the synthetic white of the porcelain hints at a time when simplicity itself was universal currency. The structure speaks the language of mature modernism; every element quietly alludes to the order and clarity synonymous with the dawn of Polish industrial design.
This sconce can be placed against a concrete or exposed brick wall to emphasize an industrial or loft-inspired character. It would serve as an auxiliary light in a living room, a bright accent in a study, or a foyer with a minimalist spirit. It may be paired with metal shelving, dark wood surfaces, or strongly geometric artwork, allowing the white glass globe and porcelain base to express their ageless, modernist resonance within a contemporary setting.
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Height24 cm
Depth20 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height24 cm
Depth20 cm
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