Vintage Habitat Inc NYC Mid Century Bronze Sconce Large 32\" Paul Mayen Designer For Sale

For your consideration is a rare, monumental mid-century modern architectural contractor piece: a colossal 32-inch exterior wall-mounting sconce manufactured by Habitat Inc. New York City. Habitat Inc. was founded by the legendary modernist designer Paul Mayén. Unlike standard retail lighting companies of the 1950s and 1960s, Habitat marketed directly to premium architects and commercial builders. Because these pieces were ordered in tiny batches for custom estate builds or high-end civic architecture, they are incredibly rare and highly sought after by MCM preservationists.
The pyramidal cap, strict rectangular structural frame, and heavy maritime-style bottom twist-locks perfectly encapsulate Mayén\'s focus on elementary geometric forms, prioritizing raw architectural presence over dainty ornamental scrollwork.The fixture features an authentic, original white ceramic/porcelain socket clearly labeled: \"Habitat Inc. New York City.\"The \"R-30\" socket note is an especially great detail. It means this fixture was engineered specifically for an R30 floodlight or reflector bulb, which perfectly aligns with Paul Mayén\'s signature mid-century architectural style of casting directed, dramatic downward pools of light rather than using a standard soft house bulb.
SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIAL:
• Material: Heavy-gauge architectural bronze (or brass) featuring a stunning, authentic verdigris patina from decades of natural outdoor weathering.• Height: 32 inches• Width: 11 inches• Weight: 13.5 pounds (Heavy, commercial-grade construction)• Location: Covington, KY* Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Don\'t miss this opportunity to acquire a true statement piece of New York City mid-century modern design history!