Vintage Hall LanternAttributed 1960s–70s, Gilt Metal Cylinder with Curved Glass, Reeded Uprights and Acorn Drops, Two Lights, 30 cm

In the 1960s and 1970s, France built new apartments at a remarkable pace, and many families furnished them with a reassuring touch of the past. Lighting makers produced classic “style” lanterns for entrances and corridors, modelled on eighteenth-century designs but sized for modern hallways. They brought a little period elegance to the first room a visitor saw.

This hall lantern, attributed to the 1960s–70s, is one of those. A cylinder of curved clear glass is held between two gilt metal bands, decorated with fine vertical lines, and joined by slim reeded uprights. Above, scrolled arms curve up to a central rod and a decorative chain, which hangs from a leafy, shell-like ceiling canopy. Below, a leafy boss sits at the centre of the base, and small acorn-shaped drops hang from each upright. The acorn, fruit of the mighty oak, has long stood for strength and long life in European decoration. Inside, two candle-style lights glow through the glass.

The lantern is in good condition. It has just been taken down and has not yet been cleaned, so it carries a light film of dust and patina. Like every lamp we sell, it is checked in our workshop before it is sent, so it arrives ready to install. It makes a welcoming light for an entrance hall, a corridor or a landing.

In short, this is a vintage hall lantern, attributed to the 1960s–70s, in gilt metal with curved glass, reeded uprights, acorn drops and two lights, complete with chain and canopy. It is 30 cm tall without the chain and exactly as pictured.

DETAILS

Size: Height 30 cm (11.8 in) without the chain; diameter about 15 cm (5.9 in). About the height of a wine bottle.
Material: Gilt metal frame, chain and canopy; curved clear glass
Style-Period: Louis XVI style; vintage, attributed to the 1960s–70s
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. Two lights; bulbs not included.
Condition: Good; not yet cleaned, with a light film of dust and patina.
Lampshade: The curved glass forms the shade; no separate shade needed.
Returns: Accepted within 30 days.

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