{"product_id":"vintage-pair-of-empire-style-column-table-47019","title":"Vintage Pair of Empire Style Column Table Lamps, Dark Patinated and Gilt Metal on Lion Paw Tripod Bases, with Pleated Shades, 35 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the 1770s, Parisian designers revived an ancient Roman piece of furniture: the tripod stand, raised on three animal legs, that once held incense burners and offerings. They gave it a new name, the athénienne, and it became one of the signature forms of Neoclassical and Empire decoration, appearing as washstands, plant stands and, later, the bases of lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of table lamps stands on just such tripods. Each base is a concave triangular plinth supporting three legs that end in carved lion paws, gathered under a leafy gilt collar. From there rises a slim fluted column with a dark patina, topped by a gilt capital wrapped in acanthus leaves and a turned gilt cup that holds the bulb fitting. The contrast between the dark column and the gilt details is a favourite Empire effect, borrowed from the look of antique bronzes. The lamps come with a pair of pleated pale green fabric shades, trimmed with magenta and gold braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamps are in good condition. Like every lamp we sell, they are checked in our workshop before they are sent, so they arrive ready to use. They make a handsome matched pair for a library, either side of a bed, or at the ends of a sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage pair of Empire style column table lamps in dark patinated and gilt metal on lion paw tripod bases, with pleated fabric shades. Each is 35 cm tall, and they are exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Height 35 cm (13.8 in) each, a little taller than a wine bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Dark patinated and gilt metal; fabric shades with braid trim\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Empire style; vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nElectrical: Fully rewired or checked through our workshop before dispatch, with a plug or adapter fitted for your country; delivered working and ready to use.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good.\u003cbr\u003e\nLampshade: Supplied with a pair of pleated pale green fabric shades, trimmed with magenta and gold braid.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"US","offer_id":59799628775769,"sku":"LM-E-597","price":763.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK","offer_id":59799628808537,"sku":"LM-E-597","price":763.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EU","offer_id":59799628841305,"sku":"LM-E-597","price":763.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8650319428_gcst.jpg?v=1791564553","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-pair-of-empire-style-column-table-47019","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}