ROBERT MATHIEU (1921-2002) Floor lamp model "51", star-shaped base in white lacquered cast aluminium housing a spherical brass ball-and-socket joint from which rises an angled telescopic shaft in brass tube ending in a ring housing a diabolo shade (later). Edited by Robert Mathieu. Circa 1955 (dents and wear) Height 163 cm A floor lamp, model '51', in lacquered cast aluminium and brass. Posterior lampshade. Edited by Robert Mathieu (dents and wear). H. 64 1/8 in. HISTORICAL : This is the first version of the famous "51" floor lamp with a white lacquered three-pointed starfish base. It was later lacquered black. BIBLIOGAPHY : Pascal Cuisinier, "Robert Mathieu Luminaire rationnel", Silvana Editoriale, Milan, 2022, model reproduced pp. 50 to 53