Lampe Gras 317 table lamp, black/copper - DCW

The 317 table lamp is part of a family of lamps with an extraordinary design history. Its origins date back to 1922, when Bernard-Albin Gras developed his first designs, thereby laying the foundations for a series of lights that remains well-known to this day. Originally intended for offices and industrial environments, the series combines robust construction with understated aesthetics and ergonomic functionality. The basic construction requires no screws or welded joints.

Lampe Gras by DCW epitomises the successful fusion of functionalism and aesthetics. The individual components – such as the arms, bodies and fittings – are carefully coordinated and lend the light its distinctive design language. The ingenious construction was far ahead of its time. Le Corbusier, too, was an early admirer of the Lampe Gras’s modern design and incorporated the lights into his projects.

Today, the lights in the Lampe Gras series are highly sought-after collector’s items worldwide and are particularly highly regarded in France, the USA and Japan. Bernard-Albin Gras’s visionary design has proved to be timeless and continues to fascinate to this day with its clear and functional form.