
"Nénuphar" table lamp
Catalogue
- Year
- 1900
- Dimensions
- 27 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2" (69.2 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Artist
- Louis Majorelle
Artist

Louis Majorelle was a French furniture designer and maker whose Art Nouveau forms combined sinuous wooden frames with wrought iron and glass, drawing inspiration from natural motifs including water lilies and marine organisms. Working in Nancy during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, he became known for his distinctive marquetry techniques and integrated approach to decorative arts production. His workshop produced both bespoke commissioned pieces and designs for industrial manufacture, establishing a model for modern craft practice that bridged artisanal tradition and commercial scale.
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Record
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- Louis Majorelle
- Year
- 1900
- Dimensions
- 27 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2" (69.2 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1900-M001287
Source
- Collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- Source
- moma
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified
