- A certificate of authenticity issued by Francis Lamond will be given to the buyer.

“Religieuse” or “SN31” Floor LampCreated in the early 1920s, the so-called “Religieuse” floor lamp – model SN31 – stands as one of Pierre Chareau’s masterpieces in lighting design, blending formal poetry with architectural rigor.
Its nickname, “Religieuse,” stems from its anthropomorphic silhouette, inspired by the traditional habit of nuns: the shade, composed of delicate sheets of alabaster set into a black metal frame, recalls their starched headdress, with carefully articulated geometric folds. The light, filtered through the translucent stone, shimmers softly, bathing the space in a glow that feels almost sacred.
The shaft is crafted from rare and precious padouk wood, whose deep hue and sculptural, trapezoidal form evoke the structured black robe of a nun. The piece plays on contrasts—between the density of the wood, the diaphanous mineral quality of the alabaster, and the refinement of the construction.
A functional object turned luminous sculpture, the “Religieuse” reflects Chareau’s genius for elevating design to a form of artistic expression. It embodies a singular vision of modernity: spiritual, sensual, and architectural all at once.