Table lamp (2) - Glass, Metal - Two jug-shaped lamps.

Pair of European decorative jars, from the late 19th century, subsequently adapted into table lamps, made of opaline glass, with hand-painted decoration and mounts in gilded metal. The bodies have a pear-shaped form, with a voluminous belly, a high narrow neck and a profile gently tapering toward the mouth. The glass, in a translucent white-grey tone, serves as the background for a delicate floral decoration, hand-painted in white, grey and gold tones. The ornamentation is distributed symmetrically over the bulges, consisting of sinuous tendrils, leaves and meadow flowers, executed with fine brushwork and a partially shaded effect. Small gold accents accompany the stems and provide contrast to the matte surface of the glass. The jars rest on circular bases of gilded metal, with a molded profile and slightly raised, ending in small protruding feet. The upper finish also features a gilded metal assembly, wrapping around the neck and functioning as a transition element for the electrical adaptation. At the top there is a vertical metal frame, consisting of a tall central shaft, topped by a small decorative terminal in the shape of a pinecone or button. From this shaft extend two curved, symmetrical arms, forming a double volute composition, each ending in a metal socket with a lamp holder. The connection zone between the jar and the frame presents a hollow cylindrical metal body, ornamented with vertical cut-out elements and overlapping moldings, also incorporating old functional elements for mounting and adjustment. The ensemble reveals an interesting blend between the decorative language of the late 19th century, close to historicist and floral taste, and a later adaptation to electric lighting, a common practice in decorative pieces of that period. The presence of the pair, the symmetry of the frames and the preservation of the painted decoration reinforce the decorative character of the set, originally suitable for bourgeois interiors or drawing rooms.

Origin: Europe
Era: late 19th century
Material: opaline glass and gilded metal
Decoration: hand-painted floral and vegetalist motifs, with gold accents
Form: pear-shaped bodies on circular metal bases
Assembly: adapted to lamp, with central stem and two curved arms
Number of lights: two per piece
Total height: 67 cm