Gilded Swans: A French Revival Lamp

27”H x 7”W x 14" D Circular Base: 6” Diameter

Echoing 19th-century French salons, this lamp balances contrast and harmony. A verdant, vasiform body, subtly crazed with age, is embraced by ormolu swan handles. The lamp rises from an intricate ormolu base – a "gilt bronze" technique perfected in 18th-century France, imbuing the metal with lasting radiance.

Crowned with a sand silk Empire Box Pleat shade, the lamp casts a warm glow, its smocked details adding texture. The Empire style, inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizes symmetry and grandeur.

Professionally rewired. Historical charm with modern function. More than light, it's a statement piece, connecting to an era of elegance. A treasure for collectors, promising timeless glamour. Crazing due to age.

France

19th Century