Lamp - Glass paste (pâte de verre) and forged iron - table lamp






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French Art Deco table lamp in pâte de verre with a wrought iron base, ca. 1920–1930, 29 cm high and 12.5 cm diameter, renovated wiring with European plug and switch, in excellent condition and fully functional.
Description from the seller
A characteristic and atmospheric French Art Deco table lamp, also known as a veilleuse (night light), dating from the period 1920–1930.
The lamp is a beautiful example of early 20th-century French glass art. The iconic domed shade (obus model) is made of high-quality glass paste (pâte de verre) with a refined, smoky color gradient in shades of white, lilac and soft purple. When the lamp is lit, it emits a particularly warm and diffuse ambient light.
The glass shade rests on an artisanal, hand-forged iron base, decorated with stylized metal leaves. The shade is firmly held in place by the original three-leg armature with functional set screws. Although unsigned, the quality and style are closely related to the well-known French glass ateliers of the period, such as Muller Frères Lunéville and Degué.
Specifications:
Origin: France
Period: ca. 1920–1930 (Art Deco)
Material: Glass paste (pâte de verre) and wrought iron
Total height: 29 cm
Cap diameter: 12.5 cm
Wiring: Renovated for safe modern use, equipped with a black rocker switch and a European plug. Fitting is securely mounted.
Condition report:
Glasswork: In exceptionally good, nearly perfect condition. The shade is completely intact; there are absolutely no chips, cracks, hairlines, or restorations.
Armature: The forged base is in solid, original condition with a beautiful old patina and light, age-related rust (see photos).
Operation: The lamp has been electrically tested and functions excellently.
Seller's Story
A characteristic and atmospheric French Art Deco table lamp, also known as a veilleuse (night light), dating from the period 1920–1930.
The lamp is a beautiful example of early 20th-century French glass art. The iconic domed shade (obus model) is made of high-quality glass paste (pâte de verre) with a refined, smoky color gradient in shades of white, lilac and soft purple. When the lamp is lit, it emits a particularly warm and diffuse ambient light.
The glass shade rests on an artisanal, hand-forged iron base, decorated with stylized metal leaves. The shade is firmly held in place by the original three-leg armature with functional set screws. Although unsigned, the quality and style are closely related to the well-known French glass ateliers of the period, such as Muller Frères Lunéville and Degué.
Specifications:
Origin: France
Period: ca. 1920–1930 (Art Deco)
Material: Glass paste (pâte de verre) and wrought iron
Total height: 29 cm
Cap diameter: 12.5 cm
Wiring: Renovated for safe modern use, equipped with a black rocker switch and a European plug. Fitting is securely mounted.
Condition report:
Glasswork: In exceptionally good, nearly perfect condition. The shade is completely intact; there are absolutely no chips, cracks, hairlines, or restorations.
Armature: The forged base is in solid, original condition with a beautiful old patina and light, age-related rust (see photos).
Operation: The lamp has been electrically tested and functions excellently.
