Vintage Empire Style Candlestick Table LampSilver-Tone Metal with Heart-and-Dart and Beaded Bands, Attributed Late 19th Century

The builders of ancient Athens decorated their temples with a small repeating border that is still used today. Seen on the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, it alternates a heart-shaped leaf with a narrow pointed dart. The French call it raie de cœur, “heart ray”. Empire designers loved it for its crisp rhythm, and they used it to edge furniture, mirror frames and candlesticks with a touch of classical precision.

This candlestick, attributed to the late nineteenth century and in the Empire style, carries that border alongside other classical ornament. A round base with a band of leaf moulding rises through a ringed foot to a rounded knop and a slender column. The middle of the column is worked with a fine diagonal knurling. Above and below it sit narrow bands of heart-and-dart ornament and rows of tiny beads. At the top, a flaring cup with a beaded drip pan holds a drip-effect candle sleeve. The candlestick has been converted into a table lamp, with a bulb holder fitted above the sleeve. The silver-tone finish is bright, with little wear.

The lamp is in good condition. Like every lamp we sell, it is checked in our workshop before it is sent, so it arrives ready to use. With a shade of your choice, it suits a desk, a bedside table or a library.

In short, this is a vintage Empire style candlestick table lamp in silver-tone metal, with heart-and-dart and beaded bands, attributed to the late nineteenth century. It is about 31.5 cm tall, sold without a shade, and exactly as pictured.

DETAILS

Size: Height about 31.5 cm (12.4 in); base diameter about 12.5 cm (4.9 in). About the height of a wine bottle.
Material: Silver-tone metal
Style-Period: Empire style; vintage, attributed to the late nineteenth century
Shipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.
Electrical: Fully rewired or checked through our workshop before dispatch, with a plug or adapter fitted for your country; delivered working and ready to use.
Condition: Good; bright silver-tone finish with little wear.
Lampshade: Sold without a shade — leaving you free to choose one that suits your room.
Returns: Accepted within 30 days.

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