Dynamic lines and an innovative means by which the light is dispersed are signatures of this Michel Buffet lamp. Light shines on the conical disc above from the shade below and is reflected out.Originally designed in 1953, it is an authorized numbered re-edition. Each lamp comes with its authentication certificate.The lamp is made in France, but it is wired for the North American market and UL-listed. It can also be wired for the European market. Shipping costs are from Stratford, CT. No international shipping costs and no customs duties!WHAT SETS US APART?- Technical expertise- Full line of products- Availability- Customization- 5-year guarantee- Secured shipment- Small Repairs- After-sale service- Experience (we introduced these lamps to the US 23 years ago).WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:- No expensive international shipping,- No Customs fee- ULlisted- Bulb included- No deadlineUpon arrival, all lamps were thoroughly inspected with our 44 checkpoints, which gives us the confidence to offer a 5-year guarantee to our clients.