Maison Charles, Ostrich Egg Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Charles, attributed. Ostrich egg lamp in earthenware and gilt bronze. Shaft in white ostrich egg shape framed by gilt bronze leaves and supports by a fluted column.
Earthenware
1960s French Brass & Ostrich Egg Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this 1960s French Brass & Ostrich Egg Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles. Recently rewired from European to US standards.
Brass
Ostrich Egg Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 A large brass lamp with ostrich egg supported in a spray of acanthus leaves, all supported on a gadrooned cylinder atop a square plinth base with laurel leaf roun...
Brass
$5,400 / set
Pair of English Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English silver plated lamp with ostrich egg body. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 5.25"
Silver Plate
French 1960s Marble "Ostrich Egg" Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This handsome lamp takes the form of an ostrich egg, delicately carved from marble and perched atop a classical metal pedestal.
Marble, Metal
$8,800 / set
Pair of Midcentury French Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1970's ostrich egg table lamps with bronze base and fittings.
Bronze
Maison S.A Boulanger White Opalescent Ostrich Egg Lamp
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional lamp by S.A Boulanger, golden fronds protrude from the large central ‘Ostrich Egg’ which sits within a detailed leaf holder forming part of the gilt base.
Brass
$1,704 / item
Vintage Table Lamp with Real Ostrich Egg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Table Lamp with Real Ostrich Egg – Brass & Eclectic Design (3 Unique Pieces Available) A rare collection of vintage table lamps, each crafted with a real ostrich egg as the ...
Brass
Neoclassical Lamp, Ostrich Egg & Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Neoclassical Lamp – Ostrich Egg & Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France, Circa 1900 An elegant and rare neoclassical-style lamp, crafted in France circa 1900.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Lamp, Ostrich Egg & Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Neoclassical Lamp – Ostrich Egg & Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France, Circa 1900 An elegant and rare neoclassical-style lamp, crafted in France circa 1900.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Maison Charles & Fils Ostrich Egg Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Three-light with palm fronds above and below the egg, fluted brass base, octagonal plinth.
Brass
$3,025 / item
Hollywood Regency, Pair of Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Hollywood Regency, Pair of Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
Marble
1970s White Metal Table Lamp Imitating Ostrich Eggs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s white metal table lamp imitating ostrich eggs.
Metal
Unusual 'Oeuf Rosaces' Ostrich Egg &Malachite Lamp, Attributed to Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in London, GB
The lamp is centred on a natural ostrich egg held within gilt bronze foliate mounts, with malachite used as a decorative accent characteristic of the Maison’s material vocabulary of ...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
1970's Ostrich egg table lamp the the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
197à's ostrich egg and exotic wood table lamp Great condition Dimensions given without shade No Shade included
Ostrich Eggshell, Fruitwood
Maison Charles–Attributed Pair of Gilt Bronze and Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
By Maison Charles
Located in New York, NY
Each lamp features a natural ostrich egg shell, selected for its softly speckled surface and warm, luminous tone, mounted in finely worked gilt bronze with crown-form collars above a...
Bronze
Stiffel Brass & White Porcelain Ostrich Egg Table Lamp 1959s
By Stiffel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Stiffel table lamp features elongated body with oval porcelain or ceramic central element in shape of ostrich egg, mounted on square stepped brass base and fitted with sculp...
Brass
Blue Turquoise Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.A. Boulanger
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Madrid, ES
Blue Turquoise Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.A. Boulanger Blue turquoise ostrich egg table lamp by S.A.
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Stiffel Ostrich Egg and Antique Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A very elegant pair of table lamps from Stiffeal. They feature "ostrich egg" porcelain bodies with antiqued brass square plinth bases and capitals.
Brass
American Mid Century Brass Table Lamp with Ceramic Ostrich Egg
Located in Buchanan, NY
This American Mid-Century brass lamp, dating back to the 1950s, is a unique piece featuring a ceramic ostrich egg detail.
Brass
1960's Ostrich egg and wood lamps attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's pair of lamps with exotic wood and ostrich eggs France Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Hardwood
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Mid-century Modern Ostrich Egg and Lucite Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of mid-century modern lucite lamps with authentic ostrich eggs. Just look at the amazing dimpled surface of the ostrich eggs against the thick chunky lucite.
Lucite
S.A. Boulanger Opal Glass Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s
By S.A. Boulanger, Maison Charles
Located in Cork, IE
Boulanger this exquisite table lamps oozes with luxurious elegance. The "ostrich egg" was hand-made from French opaline and rests in a nest of five detailed leaves and is crowned wi...
Metal, Brass
Maison Jansen Style Ostrich Egg Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s Retro
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
An elegant table lamp un the manner of Maison Jansen on a brass plated and black pedestal displaying a plaster ostrich egg Lampshades for display purpose only.
Metal, Brass
$2,397Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Nickel & White Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Gilt nickel and white opaline ostrich egg table lamp. French work in the style of Maison Charles.
Metal
Maison Charles Attributed Pair of Tall Ostrich Egg and Brass French Table Lamps
By Maison Charles, Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Maison Charles attributed midcentury vintage pair of French brass neoclassical lamps centred on ostrich eggs. Stunning craftsmanship with beautifully cast brass elements, the palm le...
Brass, Bronze
Maison Charles Attributed Pair of Tall Ostrich Egg and Brass French Table Lamps
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Maison Charles attributed midcentury vintage pair of French gilt bronze neoclassical lamps centered on ostrich eggs. Stunning craftsmanship with beautifully cast brass elements, the ...
Brass, Bronze
Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
We used this pristine Ostrich egg with a beautiful texture to compose this wall lamp with a cast brass arm, backplate, and shade cover in an oil rubbed bronze finish.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Table Lamp by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen decorative table lamp. An ostrich egg with brass leaves gives this a palm tree lamp effect.
Brass
Imposing 1970s Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s Ostrich egg lamps with black porcelain bases. Re-covered shades with mid-gloss black card and gold interior as per the original.
Ostrich Eggshell, Porcelain
Pair of Stiffel Ostrich Egg Lamps from the 1950s
By Stiffel
Located in Little Rock, AR
Mid-Century lamps with ceramic ostrich eggs complemented by brass and pewter colored accents.
Brass
Charles Et Cie Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, French, 1970s
By Charles et Fils
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Single faux ostrich egg lamp on square bronze pedestal base with three bulb socket by Charles et Cie, French, 1970s.
Bronze
Blue Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, S.a. Boulanger, Belgium
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Retie, BE
Blue turquoise ostrich egg table lamp by S.A. Boulanger. A stylish table lamp with a blue opaline ostrich egg and palm leaves on top.
Brass
Stiffel Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Chic pair of mid-century Stiffel lamps with iconic ostrich egg body. Handsome, dark bronze patina to brass ornamental elements and base.
Brass
21st Century Artisan Carved Ostrich Egg Table Lamp
Located in Amarillo, TX
Carved Ostrich egg table lamp; Art & Function at it's finest.
Metal
Stunning 1970s Ostrich Egg Table Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Kingston, NY
This stunning table lamp in the manner of Maison Charles Janssen features a gorgeous brass leaves design that holds a travertine ostrich egg.
Travertine, Brass
French Maison Charles Style Table Lamp with Ostrich Egg
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Fulda, DE
Gilt bronze on black marble base with silk shade in the manner of Maison Charles.
Marble, Bronze
FINAL SALE Vintage French Silver Plate and Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very Classic and beautiful table lamps featuring a real ostrich egg. The shades are for display purpose only and not part of the sale.
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Retie, BE
Ostrich egg floor lamp by Maison Le Dauphin France.
Brass
Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Hammered Brass with Custom Shade
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Attributed to Maison Charles, a single Ostrich egg floats at the top of a hammered brass column on a lightly tiered base mounted on hefty black Bakelite.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Silvered Bronze Ostrich Egg Table Lamps by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Lake Success, NY
Pair of silvered bronze and ostrich egg table lamps in the neoclassical manner, each signed on the bottom Charles et Fils Made in France.
Anthony Redmile African Black Ostrich Egg Candlesticks
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in London, GB
Pair of Anthony Redmile nickel-plated, ostrich egg candlesticks.
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 5.52 in
Anthony Redmile African Black Ostrich Egg Candlesticks on Eagle Claw Feet
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in London, GB
A pair of Redmile African Black ostrich egg candlesticks on nickel plated eagle claw feet. Anthony Redmile.
Bronze, Nickel
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 7 in
Midcentury Pair of Art Nouveau Ceramic Glaze Ostrich Egg Form and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century pair of Art Nouveau ceramic glaze and bronze ostrich egg form table lamps. This incredibly and unique pair of lamps feature an off white ground with hand applied abs...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 5.12 in
1950-1970 Pair of Lamps Black Marble and Ostrich Egg in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps, marble structure and moldings bronze and egg of ostrich, shade H 28 Diameter sup 28 diameter inf 35 total height: 68 cm, good condition, circa 1950.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of ostrich egg lamps with faceted lucite spacers and base
Ostrich Eggshell, Lucite
Pair of Ostrich Egg Lamp in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of ostrich egg lamp in Maison Jansen style.
Metal
Ostrich egg lamp in vintage travertine
By Maison Charles
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Ostrich egg lamp in travertine from the 60s. Its design does not lack character and elegance.
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Stiffel Ostrich Egg Lamps after Tommy Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ostrich Egg Lamps in the Manner of Tommy Parzinger.
Brass, Nickel
1970s Pair of Vintage Brass Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual pair of vintage 1970’s brass ostrich egg lamps with faux ostrich egg bases. The quality is excellent and they are a great size.
Brass
Sold
H 27 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Good Quality French Maison Charles 1940s Ostrich Egg Lamp with Bronze Mounts
By Maison Charles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality French Maison Charles 1940s ostrich egg lamp with bronze mounts; of real ostrich egg depicting a pineapple with bronze mounts raised on a stepped base.
Pair of French Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French patinated bronze ostrich egg table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Height to shade rest: 37" Length/width: 6" square base
Bronze
Faux Ostrich Egg Lamp from France
Located in New York, NY
A modernist-style lamp, featuring a faux ostrich egg and a metal and wood base.
Metal
Ostrich Egg Lamps by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of brass table lamps with mounted ostrich eggs designed by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Glass "Ostrich" Egg Lamp, Maison Charles
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Modern Table Lamp in the form of Ostrich Egg. Attributed to Maison Charles.
Pair of Vintage Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wooden ostrich egg and bronze finish base. Measurements do not include the shade.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury French Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1970's ostrich egg table lamps with bronze base and fittings.
Bronze
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