By the 1980s, French decorative design had begun looking backward and forward at the same time — reaching for the warm figured veneers and brass fittings of an earlier, more formal era, then reassembling them into cleaner, more architectural shapes suited to a modern room. Robert de Schuytener worked squarely within that spirit, pairing burl wood's rich, swirling grain with crisp brass banding in furniture and lighting built to feel substantial rather than fashionable, the kind of piece meant to outlast the decade that produced it. This pair carries that philosophy through every element, from the square, brass-edged burl base to the wide, gently curved shades that catch and soften the light above. It evokes the atmosphere of a well-appointed French study or living room from the period, a desk stacked with correspondence, or a sofa flanked by exactly this kind of confident, grounded lighting. One can imagine the pair standing together for decades in the same room, aging in tandem, their wood grain deepening in tone the way only real burl veneer does. Brought into a home today, either side of a bed or at either end of a console, they still carry that same quiet, considered presence.
Each lamp has a square base with a central burl wood panel bordered in dark wood and brass trim, rising to a matching burl and brass column. The wide, cream fabric shades have a gently curved, elongated silhouette with a fine gilt edge trim. Both lamps in the pair share the same materials and proportions.
This is offered as a matched pair of table lamps. They are in working order.
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: Burl wood, dark wood, brass
Dimensions: 57 cm / 22.4 in high
Maker: Robert de Schuytener
Origin: France
Date: 1980s
Style: French design, burl wood and brass column lamp
Set: Pair, matched materials and proportions
Condition: Good vintage condition
Electrical: In working order
