Lampe Gras 322 L pendant light, round, raw copper – DCW

Round shape with a natural patina: Lampe Gras 322 L pendant light in raw copper by DCW

Note on the raw copper finish: The lampshade is supplied new and untreated, and will not yet have developed a patina upon receipt. The natural patina only begins to form once the light has been unpacked and exposed to the air.

The raw copper finish is an untreated surface. As a result, the natural patina develops more quickly than on a lacquered light. Moisture, for example from cooking or rainwater, can influence the process. It is therefore not possible to specify an exact timeframe for the rate at which the patina will develop. The surface of the raw copper may begin to darken visibly after as little as 14 days.

The Lampe Gras 322 L pendant light is an icon of the 20th century. Its roots date back to 1922, when Bernard-Albin Gras put his first designs down on paper. Originally developed for offices and industrial applications, the range impressed with its simple, robust and, at the same time, ergonomic design. The basic construction required no screws or welded joints.

The lights in the Lampe Gras series by DCW epitomise the fusion of functionalism and aesthetics. In particular, the design of individual details such as the arms, body, fittings and the assembly of the components bear witness to a well-considered originality that was far ahead of its time. Le Corbusier was fascinated by the modern design of the Lampe Gras lights from an early stage and incorporated them into his projects.

Today, the lights from the Lampe Gras series are sought-after collector’s items worldwide, particularly in France, the USA and Japan. Bernard-Albin Gras’s talented and visionary design has proved timeless and continues to shape the series’ characteristic design language to this day.