Table lamp - Art Deco - Brass, Wood - Large - 52 cm





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Art Deco desk lamp from France dating to 1930–1940, in brass and polished wood, 52 cm tall with a 25 cm depth and width, in good used condition and in working order, featuring a spherical frosted glass shade with etched motifs.
Description from the seller
It is a desk lamp from the first half of the 20th century, a large piece — about 52 cm tall — that combines noble materials with a sculptural presence that is very characteristic of the design of the era. The first impression is that blend so typical of Art Deco: elegant geometry, visual solidity, and a taste for materials that balance shine and warmth.
The body of the lamp, crafted in gilded metal and polished wood, creates a very attractive contrast: brass provides luminosity and a modern air for its time, while the wood introduces depth and texture, reinforcing the sense of a well-made object. The form is vertical, well-proportioned, with a design that avoids excessive ornamentation and bets on clean lines and defined volumes.
The spherical lampshade, made of frosted glass with engraved motifs, is one of the most evocative elements. Its surface diffuses light softly and recalls lamps from the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, when decorated glass remained a protagonist but was already integrated into more geometric and modern structures. The size of the shade, generous, contributes to the piece’s presence, functioning both as a functional lamp and as a decorative element.
Taken together, it is a lamp that embodies the sober elegance of Art Deco, with quality materials, a well-balanced silhouette, and an timeless character that makes it perfect for classic, modern, or eclectic interiors.
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Seller's Story
It is a desk lamp from the first half of the 20th century, a large piece — about 52 cm tall — that combines noble materials with a sculptural presence that is very characteristic of the design of the era. The first impression is that blend so typical of Art Deco: elegant geometry, visual solidity, and a taste for materials that balance shine and warmth.
The body of the lamp, crafted in gilded metal and polished wood, creates a very attractive contrast: brass provides luminosity and a modern air for its time, while the wood introduces depth and texture, reinforcing the sense of a well-made object. The form is vertical, well-proportioned, with a design that avoids excessive ornamentation and bets on clean lines and defined volumes.
The spherical lampshade, made of frosted glass with engraved motifs, is one of the most evocative elements. Its surface diffuses light softly and recalls lamps from the transition between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, when decorated glass remained a protagonist but was already integrated into more geometric and modern structures. The size of the shade, generous, contributes to the piece’s presence, functioning both as a functional lamp and as a decorative element.
Taken together, it is a lamp that embodies the sober elegance of Art Deco, with quality materials, a well-balanced silhouette, and an timeless character that makes it perfect for classic, modern, or eclectic interiors.
Tracked shipping and secure packaging.

