Crosta Smith Gallery
paul dupré lafon lamp
Table lamp by Paul Dupré Lafon in tan leather and black crocodile skin
Unique piece stamped Hermes Paris on the base and underneath
Stem formed of discs of tan leather cut with a massicot and assembled together vertically
Top and base feature white saddle stitch work on black crocodile leather
Bespoke lampshade in ivory cotton with elegant black leather edges
Handmade in France, circa 1930
Ø 40 x H 62.5 cm
Ø 15.7″ x H 24.4″
Handmade in France
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Paul Dupré Lafon’s elegant creations, combining modernity and comfort, were usually commissioned by a wealthy clientele, appreciative of the impeccable lines and noble materials. Mahogany, Oregon pine, bronze, travertine or Hermès leather are consistently found in the oeuvre of Paul Dupré Lafon. Made to order at the time, Paul Dupré Lafon’s pieces were often executed once and are therefore unique, making the “décorateur des millionaires” one of the most collected designers today.
An important table lamp by Paul Dupré Lafon for Hermès, in tan leather and black crocodile skin. The stem is formed of discs of tan leather cut with a massicot and assembled together vertically. The top and the base feature white saddle stitch work on black crocodile leather. The bespoke lampshade is in ivory cotton, with elegant black leather edges. Stamped Hermes Paris on the base, and underneath. France, circa 1930.
Crosta Smith Gallery came about when Les Beaux Arts Fine Art graduate Marine Edith Crosta and her partner in business and in life Daniel Smith – a fashion commerce manager for streetwear brand Supreme – bought a small house in the South of France. While furnishing their new holiday home, they shopped for vintage pieces from brocantes and flea markets, and in doing so, sharpened their eye for style and quality. They began collecting important Art Deco design and decided to start a gallery specializing in 20th century pieces, typically from 1920 to 1940. With Smith’s passion for craftsmanship, quality and research, combined with Crosta’s flair for interior styling and a sense of aesthetics developed throughout her painting practice, London based Crosta Smith Gallery offers a unique take on 20th Century decorative arts.
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Flint Terracotta
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Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili