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ELEGANT PAIR OF VINTAGE DIEGO GIACOMETTI “TETE DE FEMME” STYLE SCULPTURAL MODERN TABLE LAMPS. MASTERFULLY CRAFTED OF PLASTER AND METAL. GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. THE LAMPS ARE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WITH MILD SCRATCHES AS SHOWN. THE SHADES ARE WORN AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SALE.
BOTH LAMPS FEATURE AN ADJUSTABLE DESIGN, ALLOWING THE HEIGHT TO BE RAISED OR LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR SHADE PREFERENCE. ORIGINAL Sirmos LABELS REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE.
DIMENSIONS: 30” HIGH AT THE LOWEST POINT x 6” WIDE BASE
Diego Giacometti (1902–1985) was a celebrated Swiss sculptor, furniture designer, and decorative artist best known for his poetic bronze furniture, animal sculptures, and refined modernist creations. He was the younger brother and longtime collaborator of the legendary sculptor Alberto Giacometti. Born in Borgonovo, Switzerland, Diego grew up in a highly artistic family led by painter Giovanni Giacometti. 
Diego moved to Paris in the 1920s and eventually became an essential part of Alberto’s studio practice. Although initially known as Alberto’s assistant and model, Diego later emerged as a major artistic force in his own right, developing a unique sculptural style blending Surrealism, classical elegance, and whimsical natural forms. His works often incorporated animals such as owls, horses, lions, dogs, mice, and birds rendered in beautifully textured bronze. 
Among his most admired creations are his sculptural tables, lamps, chairs, consoles, and decorative objects produced for elite Parisian interiors and prestigious clients. After Alberto’s death in 1966, Diego gained international recognition for monumental commissions and museum interiors, including projects for the Fondation Maeght, the Musée Picasso in Paris, and the Marc Chagall National Museum in Nice. 
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEGACY:
• Internationally regarded as one of the most important 20th-century sculptural furniture designers.
• Created thousands of highly collectible bronze furniture and lighting pieces.
• Helped redefine the relationship between fine art and functional design.
• His works are housed in major museums and elite private collections worldwide.
• Recognized for his masterful bronze casting techniques and highly detailed animal motifs.
• Collaborated with leading decorators and collectors of the Parisian art world.
• His estate donated over 500 studio works and archives to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs after his death. 
EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUM PRESENCE
Works by Diego Giacometti have appeared in:
• Musée Picasso
• Fondation Maeght
• Musée des Arts Décoratifs
• Marc Chagall National Museum
• Numerous international design and decorative arts exhibitions across Europe and the United States. 
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Diego Giacometti, achieved immense critical acclaim and is now considered one of the most influential sculptural furniture designers of the 20th century. Today, original works by Diego Giacometti regularly achieve exceptional prices at major sale houses including Sotheby’s and Christie’s.
