Neoclassical Style Desk Lamp with Verdigris Patina and Greek Key Border
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Guilloché is a technique, not a look — the tight, repeating pattern on this lamp's plinth was cut by a rose engine lathe, a machine that traces the same precise geometric path over and over with a single cutting tool, the way a spirograph traces loops but in metal instead of ink. Watchmakers like Breguet made the technique famous on dial faces in the early 1800s, and by the time it reached decorative objects like table lamps, it had become a reliable shorthand for "this was made with real
height 34 cm (13.4 in), width 25 cm (9.8 in)
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Will it work with my outlets?
Yes. Choose your plug type above and the lamp arrives ready for it. Every light is checked before it leaves, and the details for this piece are under "Condition & electrical details".
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Lighting delivered in working order; see electrical details.
Neoclassical Style Desk Lamp with Verdigris Patina and Greek Key Border
- Origin
- France
- Period
- 1930s
- Materials
- brass-toned metal base with a verdigris-patinated fluted column
- Dimensions
- height 34 cm (13.4 in), width 25 cm (9.8 in)
- Object no.
- LGT-TBL-013
Details
Materials: brass-toned metal base with a verdigris-patinated fluted column
Dimensions: height 34 cm (13.4 in), width 25 cm (9.8 in)
Style: Neoclassical/Empire style
Electrical: Before dispatch, our workshop will inspect and test the electrical system, with rewiring and replacement fittings where needed. Delivered working and ready to use.
Condition: good vintage condition, natural patina consistent with age
Before dispatch, our workshop will inspect and test the electrical system, with rewiring and replacement fittings where needed. Delivered working and ready to use.
Guilloché is a technique, not a look — the tight, repeating pattern on this lamp's plinth was cut by a rose engine lathe, a machine that traces the same precise geometric path over and over with a single cutting tool, the way a spirograph traces loops but in metal instead of ink. Watchmakers like Breguet made the technique famous on dial faces in the early 1800s, and by the time it reached decorative objects like table lamps, it had become a reliable shorthand for "this was made with real tooling," not stamped from a die.
This lamp puts that detail to work alongside a Greek key border running along the base and a fluted central column finished in verdigris, the blue-green patina that forms naturally on aged brass and copper alloys rather than being painted on. The contrast does real work visually: the cool green of the fluted stem sits between the warm brass of the base below and the neck above, breaking up what would otherwise be a single continuous metal column. A pleated fabric shade sits on top, diffusing the light rather than exposing the bulb.
The patina has developed evenly across the fluted section, and the guilloché and Greek key detailing remain crisp rather than worn smooth — the kind of wear pattern consistent with a piece that's been displayed rather than heavily handled. Its modest footprint suits a desk or bedside table where a taller lamp would overwhelm the surface.
It arrives professionally packed and fully insured — we handle the paperwork and worldwide shipping, with your choice of plug fitted to your country at no extra charge. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
Condition & electrical details
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