Panayiotis Vassilakis known as TAKIS (1925 - 2019) Branger Lajoix edition Circa 1970 Luminous Signal Creamy-white lacquered metal base supporting a chromed metal stem terminating in a blue-lensed beacon. H. 216 cm Slight soiling and oxidation Provenance : Acquired directly from the artist, then by descent (oral information). Bibliography: Patrick Favardin & Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, similar model reproduced p. 303 We would like to thank Pierre Lajoix and Guy Branger for confirming the publication of this floor lamp by their publishing house Branger Lajoix.

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