Petite Potence - Jean Prouvé, 1947

Originally designed by Jean Prouvé for his own home in Nancy, the Potence lamp features a minimalist composition: a bare bulb mounted on a long, swiveling steel arm, supported by a steel wire. Rooted in functionalist principles, this pared-down design was later adapted into various sizes, with larger versions including a handle to ease movement.

The Petite Potence retains the proportions of the larger Potence model but is scaled for more compact spaces. With a 103 cm swing arm and a durable powder-coated finish in colours inspired by Prouvé’s original palette, it combines timeless form with modern utility. A textile-covered cable and dimmable LED bulb complete the design. Its minimal aesthetic makes it a versatile lighting solution, suitable for everything from dining areas and living rooms to workspaces and cafés.

Vitra Petite Potence Wall Light Product Information

• Socket:  E27.
• Light source:  Porcelain II, LED Globe 80 mm.
• Dimmability:  dimmer.
• Kelvin:  2700 K (warm white).
• Plug:  Euro flat 2-pin (type C plug), UK 3-pin (type G plug) or US 2-pin (type A plug).
• Cable length:  from cable outlet to dimmer 95 cm, from dimmer to plug 300 cm.
• Max. watt:  12 W.
• Energy efficiency:  F
• Dimensions|: 300 mm (H) x 35 mm (W) x 1040 mm (L)

This is a made to order product.