The bouillotte lamp takes its name and form from a French card game, its wide, shallow base originally designed to catch dripping wax from several candles set close together, and its shade built to slide up or down a central rod so players could keep the light out of their eyes. That practical design became a recognizable style in its own right, still reproduced long after candles gave way to electricity. This example follows the form closely: three faux candle sleeves rising from a round metal tray, a central rod climbing through an oval green tole shade banded in gilt, finished with a ring-form finial.
The lamp has a round, shallow metal base fitted with three faux candle sleeves, a central support rod rising through an oval green tole shade banded top and bottom in gilt, and topped with a ring-form finial. The shade shows numerous small pit marks to the interior and areas of paint loss, as noted by the seller. The metal base has a visible deformation, and the rod is bent near the top. The piece shows overall wear and scratching consistent with genuine age and use, and is sold as-is in this condition.
This is offered as a single table lamp.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide shipping. All applicable tariffs and import duties are included in the price, so you will not be charged any additional fees on delivery. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
The lamp has a round, shallow metal base fitted with three faux candle sleeves, a central support rod rising through an oval green tole shade banded top and bottom in gilt. A punch mark is present on the base. The shade shows numerous small pit marks to the interior and areas of paint loss, as noted by the seller. The metal base has a visible deformation, and the rod is bent near the top. The piece shows overall wear and scratching consistent with genuine age and use, and is sold as-is in this condition.
This is offered as a single table lamp. The electrical system is recent and the lamp is in working order; bulbs are not included.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide shipping. All applicable tariffs and import duties are included in the price, so you will not be charged any additional fees on delivery. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
DETAILS
Materials: Metal base, painted tole (sheet metal) shade
Marking: Punch mark present to base (see photos)
Dimensions: 45 cm / 17.7 in total height; 35 cm / 13.8 in height without rod; base diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in; top diameter 18 cm / 7.1 in
Style: Bouillotte lamp, three-light form, green and gilt tole shade
Condition: Sold as-is — numerous pit marks and paint loss to interior of shade; deformation to metal base; rod bent near top; general wear and scratching consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully.
Electrical: Rewired, in working order; bulbs not included
