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Lamp forming a vase (in the upper part) in ceramic signed Accolay*, decorated with polychrome glass inclusions and perforations in the lower part, from the 20th century.
This lamp is in good condition. It is very decorative. It works (see photos).
Note: some minor signs of wear and tear, see photos.
The term "Accolay Pottery" encompasses the production of a community of potters based in the village of Accolay, in the Yonne department. This production center was founded by four former students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active from 1945 to 1989, their pottery was distinguished by its great technical inventiveness and extremely prolific output. The potters capitalized on the proximity of the N6 highway by converting service stations into permanent exhibition spaces along the route taken by Parisian tourists. Their exhibition buildings, inspired by the structures of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, became a must-see for vacationers passing through. This form of commercialization continued at the entrance to Vermenton until the factory closed in 1989. However, the construction of the Lyon motorway had, for several years prior, diverted the flow of tourists. The potters of Accolay legally structured themselves under the name "Creations and Exhibitions of Modern Art Pottery" (CEPAM) on December 25, 1964.
