Mid-Century Rattan Lantern Sconce attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s

Amazing Mid-Century rattan “Lantern” wall lamp. This fantastic sconce was designed in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are perfectly blended, with the materials enhancing the vertical elements of the item. The lamp is wired with an E14 socket. It’s a gorgeous piece for a mid-century outdoor project, as the fantastic French Riviera flair will complete a porch or a garden. Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for his elegant furniture made from a combination of rattan and wood. Sognot was influenced by Art Deco and Cubist aesthetics, giving his work a unique stylistic touch while still being usable. Born on May 25, 1892 in Paris, France, Sognot studied at École Bernard-Pablissy before working as a designer at the Au Printemps department store in Paris in 1919. The designer became a founding member of the Union des Artistes Decoroteurs. He died in 1970 in Paris, France.