There is a wonderful theatricality to the bouillotte lamp — a form born from French card tables, where the shade could be raised and lowered along its brass pole to keep candle smoke clear of the players below. This example is the fuller expression of that idea, with three scrolling brass arms rising from a round stepped base to support a wide green tole shade, edged in gold with a painted ribbon motif and topped by a slender pole finished in a ring pull. Set on a desk, dining table, or console, it brings a real sense of occasion into a room, the kind of lamp that looks as though it belongs beside a stack of letters and a glass of wine.
The lamp is built on a round, stepped brass base, rising to a turned brass standard from which three scrolling candle arms extend, each fitted with a faux candle sleeve. Above sits a wide green tole drum shade, decorated with a hand-painted gold scroll or ribbon motif and a gilt rim, slid onto a tall brass support pole that terminates in a ring finial. The brass throughout carries a warm, aged tone consistent with the bouillotte form.
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: Brass with painted tole shade
Dimensions: 52 cm / 20.5 in high, 26 cm / 10.2 in wide
Style: French bouillotte form, three-arm candelabra base, adjustable shade on ring-top pole
Feature: Hand-painted gold motif on shade
Condition: Good vintage condition; warm brass tone and well-preserved painted shade
