Petite Potence

Description

Petite Potence from Vitra is considered a masterpiece by designer legend Jean Prouvé, who designed the wall sconce for his "Maison Tropique" in the 1940s. The minimalist designer lamp, which consists only of tubular steel and incandescent lamp, has since lost none of its stoic elegance. Prouvés wall sconce swivels are horizontal and bring pleasant light, modernity, and character into every environment.

The lamp comes with a single LED energy-efficient bulb that is rated energy class A, so you can be sure that it won't be too much of a drain on resources. The lamp has a length of 104cm, a height of 30cm, and a width of 3.5cm, thus making it the ideal size for a floor lamp.

Petite Potence has similar proportions to the larger model Potence, while its compact dimensions are ideally suited to smaller interiors. - Vitra

Technical Details

Design Year: 1947
Made-In: Germany

Dimensions:

Material: powder-coated tubular steel, oakwood handle, cord dimmer, 1 bulb included.

Light source: Porcelain II, LED Globe 80 mm.
Kelvin: 2700 K (warm white).
Plug: US connector, 2-pin (type A plug).
Max. watt: 12 W.
Energy efficiency:  A+
Dimensions: H100xL1120xW300 mm
Care notes: Use a dry antistatic cloth and a mild, neutral detergent to clean your lamp. Besides, alcohol, benzene, acetone, or acids damage the surface and should never be used. The use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents is recommended.

Designer

Jean Prouvé, 1947

Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer throughout his lifetime, was both the designer and manufacturer of his product ideas. Jean Prouvé achieved the goal of uniting functional requirements, the honest use of materials, and economic concerns with the complex demands of mass production.

Brand

Vitra is much more than a brand but rather a staple of design. Established in 1950 in Birsfelden, Switzerland, the brand has left its mark on design history through its transcending path. Starting as a furniture producer, it paved its way to manufacturing and ultimately became the powerhouse design institution we see today.