French

Industrial meets chic; the body of this French floor lamp, designed to resemble heavy-duty chain link and hooks cast in steel, artfully plays with centres of gravity and a mechanism that suggests some manner of inverted suspension.

French Art Deco furniture is characterized by sleek, smooth lines, geometric patterns, and an experimental use of industrial materials such as metals, plastics, and glass. The modern functionality of this French art deco desk is demonstrated by the simple shelves and drawer that blend into the side of the desk- staying congruent with the streamlined style of the piece. This desk was designed at the height of the art deco style, during the 1930s.