1950’s Diablo Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel

Diablo Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel.
Original yellow painted shade and brass fittings.
Sold wired and PAT tested, with choice of colour and length of braided flex.
Wall mounted with movable swing arm.

France, circa 1950.

Arm Length - 78cm
Shade Diameter - 35.5cm

In the 1930s, Mathieu created pieces for manufacturers such as La Maitrise and Atelier Matégot. He became famous for his use of modern materials such as metal, glass and plastic. During the Second World War, Mathieu worked as a resistance fighter, hiding weapons and explosives in furniture he made. After the war, he resumed his design career, creating furniture for major companies such as Air France and Compagnie des Wagons-Lits. René Mathieu's creations have been exhibited in numerous museums and exhibitions, including the 1937 World's Fair in Paris. His work is considered an important example of mid-twentieth-century French design.