Table lamp (2) - Gilt brass - Empire Style





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Two mid‑20th century Imperial style brass desk lamps from France, with bronze gilded details, urn‑shaped bodies, circular bases, opaline glass shades, dimensions 15 cm wide by 40 cm high, in good used condition and in working order.
Description from the seller
These two Empire-style table lamps, made in the mid-20th century, combine brass with golden-bronze details to recreate the neoclassical aesthetic inspired by Greco-Roman art and the decoration of the Napoleonic period. The design focuses on symmetry, monumentality, and refined ornamentation.
Design and materials
The body of each lamp is made of brass in the shape of a classical urn, decorated with vegetal reliefs and motifs typical of the Empire style. The elements in gilded bronze — moldings, appliques, and ornamental details — provide brightness and a ceremonial character. The base is circular, wide, and richly decorated with volutes and floral relief motifs. The upper part is finished with a round opaline glass shade, which softens the light and creates uniform illumination.
Aesthetic and presence
The ensemble reflects the influence of French neoclassicism, with references to antiquity and a taste for solemn elegance. The combination of gilded metal and white glass generates a balanced and timeless contrast. Even when off, the lamps stand out for the quality of the casting and the richness of the details.
Era and conservation
They are pieces from the mid-20th century, produced during the decorative resurgence of the Empire style. They retain a solid, ornamental presence, suitable for classic environments, living rooms, offices, or spaces seeking a historic and distinguished touch.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateThese two Empire-style table lamps, made in the mid-20th century, combine brass with golden-bronze details to recreate the neoclassical aesthetic inspired by Greco-Roman art and the decoration of the Napoleonic period. The design focuses on symmetry, monumentality, and refined ornamentation.
Design and materials
The body of each lamp is made of brass in the shape of a classical urn, decorated with vegetal reliefs and motifs typical of the Empire style. The elements in gilded bronze — moldings, appliques, and ornamental details — provide brightness and a ceremonial character. The base is circular, wide, and richly decorated with volutes and floral relief motifs. The upper part is finished with a round opaline glass shade, which softens the light and creates uniform illumination.
Aesthetic and presence
The ensemble reflects the influence of French neoclassicism, with references to antiquity and a taste for solemn elegance. The combination of gilded metal and white glass generates a balanced and timeless contrast. Even when off, the lamps stand out for the quality of the casting and the richness of the details.
Era and conservation
They are pieces from the mid-20th century, produced during the decorative resurgence of the Empire style. They retain a solid, ornamental presence, suitable for classic environments, living rooms, offices, or spaces seeking a historic and distinguished touch.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.

