Vintage Boho Bronze Bird Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with timeless charm using this pair of vintage boho bronze bird lamps. Each
Late 20th Century American Regency Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage Boho Bronze Bird Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with timeless charm using this pair of vintage boho bronze bird lamps. Each
Bronze
Pair of Polished Bronze Birds Lamps by Riccardo Scarpa
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of male and female birds bronze lamps By French artist Riccardo Scarpa Circa 1950's France.
Bronze
$1,750
H 31.75 in Dm 7.5 in
Vintage Dore Bronze Urn Lamp Bird Designs Lapis Set Stones Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Bironze dore urn lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. Bird designs with set lapis stones accenting the eyes
Bronze
Bronze Owl Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated bronze owl lamp by with birds and tree trunk details by Marbro with original shade which
Bronze
$1,200Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 20.25 in Dm 7 in
Meiji Japanese Cast Bronze Relief Chrysanthemum & Birds Lamps 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large, cast bronze, urn-shaped lamps made circa 1885-1890, during the Meiji period (1868
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Bronze Column Floor Lamp with Foliate and Bird Reliefs
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Japanese style (19th/20th Century) bronze column form floor lamp with foliate and bird relief
Bronze
$750
H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in
Art Nouveau Converted Oil Lamp Glass Cylinder Bird Painted Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Converted Oil Lamp Light Pink Glass Cylinder Bird Painted Bronze Table
Bronze
$2,350
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Beautiful Sculptural Lamp with Birds, Bronze and Chrome, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful lamp is made of chrome with bronze design sculptural birds. This is a French work
Chrome
Japanese Bronze Column Floor Lamp with Foliate and Bird Reliefs
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Japanese style (19th/20th Century) bronze column form floor lamp with foliate and bird relief
Bronze
1900s Bronze Chinese Table Lamp with Embossed Bird and Floral Motifs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1900s Bronze Chinese Table Lamp with Embossed Bird and Floral Motifs Heigh dimension to top of
Bronze
1940s Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Asian Style Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s bronze table lamp with bird on Asian style wood base.
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
Bronze
$2,261
H 11.03 in W 10.04 in D 4.73 in
Stunning circa 1930 Bronze Bird & Wrought Iron Table Lamp Painted Glass Shade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1930s bronze bird with glass domed shade and
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$325
H 31.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp in the Giacometti
Metal
$1,950 / set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 5 in
Art Deco Pair Bronze Swallow Bird French Night Stand Table Reading Lamps Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nice one off a kind Art Deco 1940 night stand table lamps with beautiful swallow bird
Bronze
$2,556
H 34.65 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Brass and cast Bronze Oiseau Table lamp with 3 flying birds in Nickel
Located in London, GB
Bronze 1950s flying bird wall sculptures. Andrew's workshop made models of 3 different size birds in a
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,556 / set
H 34.65 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Brass and cast Bronze Oiseau Table lamp with 3 flying birds in Copper
Located in London, GB
Bronze 1950s flying bird wall sculptures. Andrew's workshop made models of 3 different size birds in a
Brass, Bronze, Copper
$1,295
H 32 in Dm 23 in
Bronzed Lamp Original Shade with Bird & Nest and Tree by Frederick Cooper C1985
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fun & fabulous bronzed lamp with a brass bird flying into its nest on a tree. By Frederick Cooper
Metal, Brass
Vintage Sculptural Birds Bronze Lsmp w Shade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lovely sculptural figurative metal bronze brunch with birds lamp with original shades with tassels.
Metal
Pair of "Bird" Lamps by Riccardo Scarpa
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1960's chromed bronze lamps Signed and numbered France Dimensions given without shade
Bronze
Bird & Flowers Table Lamp by Regis Dho for Fondica
By Fondica
Located in Hastings, GB
rare and pretty gilt plated bronze lamp depicts a small garden bird within leaves and flowers. The
Bronze
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of French antique kerosene lamps. The bronze paunch is decorated with birds on branches and
Bronze
Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps. These pink and white
Bronze
Bronze Candle Holder with Birds by Alekos Fassianos
By Alekos Fassianos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Alekos Fassianos Estate and Carwan Gallery present the first retrospective of the late artist’s design works. Carwan Gallery will replicate new, small editions of most of Fassianos’s...
Bronze
Italian Midcentury Gilded Brass Bird Table Lamp by GM Italia 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Italian brass sculptured and gilded - bird in flight - table lamp by GM ITALIA, Firenze
Marble, Bronze, Foil
$9,500 / set
H 20 in Dm 7.5 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ormolu Mounted Coral Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain vases/lamps, showcases the refined beauty of the famille
Bronze
$177Sale Price|40% Off
H 19.75 in W 5.25 in D 10 in
A Vintage Figural Lamp Depicting A Country Girl With Birds Frosted Flower Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage figural table lamp depicting a young country girl feeding her birds by a fence. Rising
Spelter
Philippe Jean Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare Philippe Jean table lamp, bronze bird on a glass ball Numbered 100/300 US rewired
Brass, Bronze
$2,343
H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Deccan Oil Lamp, Indian, Bronze, Hamsa, Bird, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Deccan oil lamp. An Indian, bronze hanging lamp with Hamsa bird finial, dating
Bronze
Hanging Mughal Deccani Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Bird India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hanging cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a beautiful mythical bird peacock figure with
Bronze
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 4.93 in D 9.85 in
Cold painted Vienna bronze birds - lamp supports on onyx bases
Located in Woking, GB
Cold painted Vienna bronze lamp supports on onyx bases Depicting a pair of cock and hen pheasants
Bronze
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
French Abstract Bird Sculptural Signed Bronze Table Lamp by Philippe Jean 55/300
By Philippe Jean, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Superb and very rare sculptural French abstract bird table lamp by artist Philippe Jean, France
Granite, Bronze
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Rare Sculptural French Gilt Bronze Bird Table Lamp Signed Philippe Jean 107/300
By Philippe Jean, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Superb and very rare sculptural French abstract bird table lamp by artist Philippe Jean, France
Granite, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.21 in Dm 11.03 in
Candlestick Mounted as a Lamp, in Gilt Bronze, Porcelain Bird, Porcelain Flowers
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Two-light candlestick mounted as a lamp, in chased and gilded bronze decorated with acanthus leaves
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity. Finely
Bronze
Handel Model 7036 "Birds of Paradise" Shade & Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
with Handel's work. The lamp's base, designed in a classic urn form, is finished in patinated bronze
Bronze
Floor Lamp with Bird Talon
Located in Astoria, NY
Floor lamp ending in a birds leg and talons. Crafted in brass and bronze. Wear appropriate to age
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 8 in D 15.5 in
Pair of French Midcentury Bronze Birds Table Lamps with Verdigris Patina, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Midcentury bronze table lamps from circa 1950 depicting birds with verdigris
Bronze
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H 18.12 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Meissen Style Birds Porcelain Lamps, Gilt Bronze Mount, 1900 Period
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
naturalistic base. Retour ligne automatique Rocaille style chiseled and gilt bronze mount. The two birds are
Bronze
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H 29 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Rich Elegant Bronze Faux Bois Table Lamps with Birds and Foliage
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of bronze faux bois lamps having intricate sculptural decoration with birds and leaves, marble
Bronze
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H 20 in W 11 in D 7 in
Estate Bronze Birds Table Lamp with Green Crystal Glass Grape Shades circa 1930s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate bronze table lamp of figural birds with green crystal glass shades on a marble base, circa
Onyx, Bronze
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H 29.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique Asian Bronze Table Lamp Garden Scene with Birds & Floral in Relief c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Asian table lamp offers cast bronze construction in faceted urn form and having garden
Bronze
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H 16.74 in Dm 6.3 in
Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Lamp Birds of Paradise in Trees Onyx, circa 1920
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table lamp of birds of paradise in a tree This is sublime, the casting of the bronze is exquisite as
Bronze
Bronze Mounted Porcelain Table Lamp in Louis XV Style with Cardinal Bird
Located in New York, NY
Fine porcelain vase with elaborate foliate bronze mounts in the Louis XV style with finely painted
Ceramic
Asian Bird of Paradise Lamp, Original Shade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Monumental Asian bird lamp with original shade. Bronze birds look like Chinese bird of paradise
Metal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Bird Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French bronze mounted porcelain birds converted to lamps. The shades are
Bronze
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H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Rare circa 1920 Cold Painted Bronze Lamp of Two Budgie Birds in Tree Onyx Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pheasants This one is sublime, the casting of the bronze is exquisite as is the hand painting The lamp
Bronze
Pair of 19th c. German Porcelain Bird Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c. German Porcelain Birds converted to Lamps. They are French Bronze Mounted with
Bronze
French Art Deco Bird Sculptures Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Deco bird sculptures lamp, circa 1930. The lamp with green patinated bronze sculptures
Bronze
Lovely Pair of Georgian Ho Ho Bird Collector's Lamps
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely pair of early 20th century Ho Ho bird lamps are a perfect addition to your collection
Bronze
Bird and Flowers Table Lamp in Stoneware by Gustave Reynaud
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in New York City, NY
Bird and flowers table lamp in stoneware, by Gustave Reynaud, signed "Le Murier", 1960s Shade
Bronze
Art Nouveau Heron Bird and Leaves Floor Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Art Nouveau heron bird and leaves floor lamp from the early 20th century. A very rich executed
Brass, Bronze, Spelter
Pair of French Chinese Export Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French Chinese export style porcelain and gilt bronze table lamps with Phoenix
Bronze
Mythical Bird Bronze Cigar Lighter Converted to Lamp, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Tobacco Cigar Lighter Converted into a Lamp, 19th Century A finely cast 19th-century bronze
Bronze
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H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Vienna bronze lamp with two lovebirds, parakeet birds Austria ca. 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vienna bronze lamp with two lovebirds, parakeet birds. Patinated bronze on an Onyx base
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bronze Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese bronze bird motif vases, now as lamps, each one with finely chased bird and floral
Bronze
Wonderful Dore Bronze and Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinoiserie Bird Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
These beautifully hand-painted lamps with Asian influenced birds and beautiful floral detail are
Bronze
Bronze Bird Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica
By Pierre Casenove
Located in New York, NY
A great bird lamp by Pierre Casnove for Fondica in gilded bronze with rewired with two light socket.
Frederick Cooper Birds on Tree Sculptural Brass and Bronze Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely sculptural table lamp having a verdigris bronze stylized tree with two brass birds perched
Brass, Bronze
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H 20 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
French Abstract Bird Sculptural Signed Bronze Table Lamp by Philippe Jean
By Philippe Jean
Located in Chicago, IL
French artist Philippe Jean signed and numbered abstract bronze bird table lamp on square heavy
Bronze
Ilana Goor Bronze Perching Bird Torchere
By Ilana Goor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and extraordinary signed bronze Torchere Lamp designed by renowned Israeli artist Ilana Goor
Bronze
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H 27.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Bronze Crane Bird Figures Oriental Chinese Style Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze crane bird figures oriental Chinese style table lamp with black shade. Item features bronze
Bronze
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H 29 in W 14 in D 9 in
Ornate 19th C French Rococo Figural Cherub & Bird Bronze Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful 19th C. French Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamp in the Rococo Taste with an adorable cherub
Bronze
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H 34.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Bronze Pompeian Style Bird Table Lamp Attributed To William Billy Haines, 1950s
By William Billy Haines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this Cast Metal Pompeian Bronze Bird Table Lamp, C.1950s Made of Bronze with an original
Bronze
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H 34.65 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Brass and cast Bronze Oiseau Table lamp with 3 adjustable flying birds
Located in London, GB
Bronze 1950s flying bird wall sculptures. Andrew's workshop made models of 3 different size models in a
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 10.23 in W 9.84 in D 3.93 in
Art Deco Table Lamp with Bird Made of Bronze on Base of Alabaster, Label Prolux
By Prolux
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco table lamp with bird made of bronze on base of Alabaster. Label Prolux The base retains
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Bird Table Lamp, Late 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bird table lamp, late 1930s. Bronze paradise bird on a tree. Superb gilt frosted
Bronze
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H 12 in W 6.25 in D 5.5 in
Arts & Crafts Style Gilt Bronze Birds, Bush and Flowers Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and beautiful gilt bronze table lamp from the 1930s. This highly decorative and
Bronze
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H 54.5 in Dm 25 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bird's-Eye Maple and Mahogany Lamp Table, circa 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
An exceptional example of Edward Wormley's lamp table for Dunbar complete with cast bronze base and
Brass, Bronze
Antique Elegance Hanging Bird Feeder Oil Lamp in Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Elegance Hanging Bird Feeder or Oil Lamp in Bronze 14.25 tall x 8 d x 2.5 w Preowned
Bronze
Pair of Indian Deccan Hanging Bronze Oil Lamps in the Shape of Birds
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Indian style (19/20th Cent) bronze figures of birds of paradise standing on incense burner
Bronze
Billy Haines Modernist Bronze Bird Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A modernist patinated bronze bird lamp on lacquered block base by Billy Haines. American, C. 1960's
Bronze
Bronze "Bird" lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Substantial decorative bronze lamps, each boldly highlighting three entwined cranes.The stoic
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Bird Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This unique piece is made of bronze, resembling some form of water fowl with long legs and beak.
Bronze
A. Arson Bronze Bird Sculpture Lamp
Located in Katonah, NY
Highly detailed bronze sculpture of a songbird by French artist A. Arson on oval painted plinth
Bronze
Signed - Melin 80 - Bronze Bird Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Signed - Melin 80 - bronze bird floor lamp.
Bronze
Charming Bronze Table Lamp with Two Birds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delightful table lamp in bronze with two birds perched on vertigris leaves; lacquered wood base
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bird Floor Lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Unkown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/style: Art Deco Country: US Date: 1940s.
Metal
Gilded Bronze Lamp with Bird Motifs, 1970
Located in Brussels , BE
Gilded bronze lamp with bird motifs, 1970.
Brass
Wrought Iron Bridge Lamp With Bronze Bird Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
A great example of 1920's lighting with intricate iron work and exquisite bronze casting
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair of asian modernist bronze lamps with bird motif
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of heavy cast bronze lamps in an asian style with highly relieved bird motifs and new silk
Bronze
Rare French 1early 20th Century Bronze Bird Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Very rare early 20th century French bird design gold and brown/black color bronze table lamp
Bronze
Bronze Bird Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica
By Pierre Casenove
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant modern gilt bronze lamp by Pierre Casnove for Fondica. New wiring with one 3
Bronze
French 19th bronze Bird and Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
French art nouveau table lamp with late 19th century bronze base and early 20th century art glass
Bronze
Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Valenti Bird Table Lamps
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
Spanish, mid-20th century A stunning pair of crane table lamps by Valenti. Silver plated bronze
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Tripod Lamps with Bird Motif, France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French bronze tripod lamps with bird motif, France, 1960s. Measures: H: 28.75" diameter
Bronze
Polished Bronze Floor Lamp As A Bird, By R. Broissand, Circa 1970.
Located in Paris, FR
Polished bronze floor lamp as a wading bird, by René Broissand, circa 1970. Square brown plexiglas
Bronze
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$116,510
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$234,427Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$5,217Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
"Enchanting Forest" Brass and Burl Wood Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Enchanting Forest" brass and burl wood lamp with bird of paradise and flower details. 24" high without harp.
Brass
Bronze Peacock Table Lamp Marbro Lamp Co. Ebonized Base
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze table lamp with two peacocks sitting on a tree stump. Beautifully textured details in feathers and tree bark. Lamp is rewired. Shade is not included.
Bronze
1970's Polished Bronze Lamp by Riccardo Scarpa
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare polished brass tall bird lamp signed Scarpa Circa 1970's Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
Bronze
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
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