Table lamp - Bronze, Marble - Charles V
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Selected by Annick van Itallie
Graduated in art history with over 25 years' experience in antiques and applied arts appraisal.
Estimate € 300 - € 400
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Description from the seller
It is a lamp that imposes presence from the very first moment: majestic, sculptural, and fully inspired by the imperial imagination of the Charles V style, reinterpreted in the first half of the 20th century with that taste for worked bronze and historical figures transformed into ornamental supports. The emperor, depicted standing, in full armor, sword at his side, with a solemn bearing, acts as a living column for the whole. His figure is not just an ornament: it is the visual and symbolic axis that sustains the luminous structure.
The bronze, modeled with detail—fabric folds of the metal, reliefs of the breastplate, texture of the helm—adds material density that reinforces the sense of a noble, almost ceremonial piece. Upon it rises the body of the lamp, with its branched arms, crowned by lights that mimic classical tapers. One of them shows a flaw, visible in the photographs, which requires intervention, just as the complete rewiring, necessary to restore its functionality without altering its historic character.
The base, wide and decorated, supports the figure with balance and adds a monumental touch that makes the lamp function almost like a sculpture with a lighting function. It is large, rounded, designed to occupy a protagonist place in a living room, office, or entrance where its imperial air can unfold without restrictions.
Overall, it is a piece that combines history, theatricality, and craftsmanship, an object that not only illuminates but tells a story: a lamp that seems to have stepped from a royal court stage, ready to reclaim its splendor with minimal restoration.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a lamp that imposes presence from the very first moment: majestic, sculptural, and fully inspired by the imperial imagination of the Charles V style, reinterpreted in the first half of the 20th century with that taste for worked bronze and historical figures transformed into ornamental supports. The emperor, depicted standing, in full armor, sword at his side, with a solemn bearing, acts as a living column for the whole. His figure is not just an ornament: it is the visual and symbolic axis that sustains the luminous structure.
The bronze, modeled with detail—fabric folds of the metal, reliefs of the breastplate, texture of the helm—adds material density that reinforces the sense of a noble, almost ceremonial piece. Upon it rises the body of the lamp, with its branched arms, crowned by lights that mimic classical tapers. One of them shows a flaw, visible in the photographs, which requires intervention, just as the complete rewiring, necessary to restore its functionality without altering its historic character.
The base, wide and decorated, supports the figure with balance and adds a monumental touch that makes the lamp function almost like a sculpture with a lighting function. It is large, rounded, designed to occupy a protagonist place in a living room, office, or entrance where its imperial air can unfold without restrictions.
Overall, it is a piece that combines history, theatricality, and craftsmanship, an object that not only illuminates but tells a story: a lamp that seems to have stepped from a royal court stage, ready to reclaim its splendor with minimal restoration.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Charles V
Material
Bronze, Marble
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Height
65 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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