Description
Étienne Fermigier F161 Floor Lamp
Produced by Monix in France circa 1968, the F161 floor lamp combines a cast-iron base, a chromed-metal structure and white lacquered metal elements. This example is marked “Monix Paris” beneath the base.
The vertical composition places direct emphasis on the materials and construction. The contrast between the white lacquer, chromed metal and the visual weight of the cast-iron base gives the lamp a restrained, precise and functional presence.
Context and Edition
The F161 belongs to the group of lighting designs developed by Étienne Fermigier for Monix in the late 1960s. This collaboration is documented by a Monix trade catalogue published circa 1970 and by the journal Techniques and Architecture, no. 5, March 1972. This body of work was also the subject of the exhibition Étienne Fermigier: Lighting for Monix, presented by Demisch Danant in 2021.
Biography
Born in Paris in 1932, Étienne Fermigier studied at the École Boulle and then at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, graduating in interior architecture in 1957. He opened his design studio that same year and, in 1959, founded the Meubles et Fonction gallery with Pierre Perrigault.
His work encompassed furniture, lighting and industrial design. Awarded the Prix René-Gabriel in 1967, Fermigier is now represented in the collections of the Centre Pompidou, the Musée des Arts décoratifs and the Mobilier national. His career was cut short in 1973.
Specifications
- Designer: Étienne Fermigier
- Model: F161
- Manufacturer: Monix
- Origin: France
- Date: circa 1968
- Materials: white lacquered metal, chromed metal and cast iron
- Mark: “Monix Paris” beneath the base
- Dimensions: H. 150 cm / 59.1 in
Condition and Provenance
A detailed condition report and provenance information are available upon request.
Literature
- Monix trade catalogue, circa 1970.
- Techniques and Architecture, no. 5, March 1972.
- Étienne Fermigier: Lighting for Monix, Demisch Danant, 2021.
Institutional reference
- Étienne Fermigier in the Centre Pompidou collections.
- Étienne Fermigier archive, Musée des Arts décoratifs.
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