Georges Mathias For Maho, Table Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Ca 1970

Table lamp designed by Georges Mathias for MAHO Design in the 1970s. This model, in the Hollywood Regency style, combines geometric lines inspired by Art Deco with oriental touches. Made of black polycarbonate and gilded brass, it evokes Chinese lacquers and bronze. Its decoration represents a lake landscape with a swan and its two young. Signed and numbered in the decoration "Maho Designo - 117/125", see photos In excellent condition, this lamp is fully functional. It uses E23 bulbs, compatible with LED models. Biography: Georges Mathias began his career as an industrial designer at Philips Design, where he refined his know-how. Subsequently, he headed the design department at Toshiba, before joining Sony, where he supervised the industrial design activities for Europe. In 1984, he decided to go freelance and created Georges Mathias Design, a studio that supports prestigious brands such as Renault, Hermès and Louis Vuitton. At the same time, he became involved in passing on his knowledge by becoming a teacher at the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI) in Paris. Passionate about the balance between form and function, he favors a refined aesthetic and practical efficiency. His creations have earned him several major distinctions: the Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1983, recognition from the Observeur du Design in 1998, and the Prix du Design de la région Île-de-France in 2003. Although he retired in 2013, Georges Mathias' influence remains deeply rooted in the world of design, where his work continues to be admired and studied.