Table lamp (2) - Brass, Steel, Textile - Warm Light

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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A pair of vintage table lamps with a brass foot, steel stem and parchment textile lampshades featuring a marbled pattern, made in France, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, 45 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in working order and dating from 1970–1980 under the Antique style.

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A very handsome and decorative set of two stylish vintage table lamps, built with an elegant brass base and equipped with original parchment lampshades featuring a beautiful marbled pattern. These lamps combine high-quality materials with a timeless design and form a cosy addition to both classic and modern interiors.

The slim cylindrical base is made of brass and has an elegant, minimalist form. The subtle shine of the brass contrasts beautifully with the warm, natural look of the parchment lampshades. The shades are finished with fine metal rims on the top and bottom, giving the lamps a luxurious and refined appearance.

When the lamps are lit, the character of the parchment shades comes fully to life. The natural marble texture is subtly illuminated, producing a particularly warm, soft, and diffused light. This atmospheric lighting effect makes the lamps ideal as night lights, on a sideboard, console, sideboard cabinet, or as atmospheric lighting in a living room, library, or hotel-chic interior.

Thanks to their restrained design, these lamps are easy to combine with different interior styles, including Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Scandinavian, Modern Classic, and Eclectic. They not only add light but are also beautiful decorative objects during the day.

Craftsmanship and appearance

The quality of this set lies in its simplicity. The solid brass base has a pleasing proportion between the wide round footplate and the slender cylinder, giving the lamps a calm and elegant look. The original parchment shades give each lamp a unique character, as the natural pattern subtly varies with each shade.

The warm gold tone of the brass and the honey-colored glow of the shades create a particularly pleasant atmosphere. It is precisely this combination that makes such lamps popular with vintage-design enthusiasts and connoisseurs of high-quality interior lighting.

A very handsome and decorative set of two stylish vintage table lamps, built with an elegant brass base and equipped with original parchment lampshades featuring a beautiful marbled pattern. These lamps combine high-quality materials with a timeless design and form a cosy addition to both classic and modern interiors.

The slim cylindrical base is made of brass and has an elegant, minimalist form. The subtle shine of the brass contrasts beautifully with the warm, natural look of the parchment lampshades. The shades are finished with fine metal rims on the top and bottom, giving the lamps a luxurious and refined appearance.

When the lamps are lit, the character of the parchment shades comes fully to life. The natural marble texture is subtly illuminated, producing a particularly warm, soft, and diffused light. This atmospheric lighting effect makes the lamps ideal as night lights, on a sideboard, console, sideboard cabinet, or as atmospheric lighting in a living room, library, or hotel-chic interior.

Thanks to their restrained design, these lamps are easy to combine with different interior styles, including Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Scandinavian, Modern Classic, and Eclectic. They not only add light but are also beautiful decorative objects during the day.

Craftsmanship and appearance

The quality of this set lies in its simplicity. The solid brass base has a pleasing proportion between the wide round footplate and the slender cylinder, giving the lamps a calm and elegant look. The original parchment shades give each lamp a unique character, as the natural pattern subtly varies with each shade.

The warm gold tone of the brass and the honey-colored glow of the shades create a particularly pleasant atmosphere. It is precisely this combination that makes such lamps popular with vintage-design enthusiasts and connoisseurs of high-quality interior lighting.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Warm Light
Number of objects
2
Material
Brass, Steel, Textile
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
The NetherlandsVerified
317
Objects sold
90.91%
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