Henry Vian Table Lamps

Wonderful pair of gilt and patinated bronze sconces beautifully designed in Louis XVI style. These monumental size and opulent sconces, have 2 candelabra lights each with composed tw...

A good quality pair of French 19th century gilded ormolu lamps, each having two putti seated on a scrolling foliate base.

A fine pair of 19th century French gilt bronze and breche Violette marble urn lamps. Ram's head details.

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Bouillotte lamp A 19th century Louis XVI style bouillotte lamp in green toleware and gilt bronze, with a circular stem supporting three scrolled foliate and eagle head candle...

A pair of early 19th century ormolu candlesticks finely engine-turned throughout, having urn shaped nozzles above tapering stems ending on circular bases. (Now converted to lamps) ...

Louis XVI style marble and ormolu lamp, French 19th century raised on four ormolu toupie shaped feet below a square marble base, decorated with a pierced ormolu design at each side...

Nicely detailed pair of French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps. Early 19th Ct. with reticulated bases and tole shades. Matching lamps with three arms. Very nicely detailed bronze work. ...

19th century, pair of French Louis XVI two lights gilt bronze candlesticks sizes: overall height cm 39,5 x height bronze 29 x W 20 x D 9 cm The fine pair of candlesticks was made in...

19th century lamp Directoire in metal argente, Louis XVI Style France, circa 1860.

"Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) gilt bronze table lamps with a tall fluted column supported on three feet and resting on a triangular base, originally converted candel...

An elegant and refined pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted biscuit porcelain lamps. This exquisite pair of French lamps is crafted in the Louis XVI style, showcasing the ha...

Elevate any interior with this magnificent pair of 19th-century alabaster and gilt bronze mounted table lamps, exquisitely crafted in the grand European Neoclassical tradition. Rich in architectural elegance and adorned with finely cast bronze ornamentation, these exceptional lamps combine the timeless beauty of natural alabaster with the brilliance of gilded bronze, creating a luxurious statement suitable for the finest traditional or transitional interiors. Each lamp is centered around an elegant hand-carved alabaster urn, gracefully proportioned and mounted upon a substantial stepped pedestal base. The warm honey-toned alabaster exhibits beautiful natural veining and subtle variations in color, ensuring that each lamp is truly one of a kind. Unlike manufactured stone, genuine alabaster possesses a translucent quality that softly reflects ambient light, adding warmth and depth while showcasing the stone's natural beauty developed over millions of years. The urn bodies are richly embellished with finely cast gilt bronze mounts executed in the classical French taste. Prominently displayed on each side are beautifully sculpted ram's head handles, symbols of strength, prestige, and classical refinement that were widely incorporated into Empire and Neoclassical decorative arts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These impressive mounts flow seamlessly into elaborate swags, wreaths, floral garlands, and acanthus motifs that encircle the urns with remarkable precision and artistic detail. The stepped square bases continue the refined decorative vocabulary with beaded edging, cast bronze appliqués, classical rosettes, and scrolling ornamentation. Every bronze element demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, featuring crisp casting and a beautifully aged gilt finish that has developed a rich patina over decades of careful preservation. The contrast between the luminous alabaster and warm gilded bronze creates a striking visual balance that immediately draws the eye. The elegant tapered stems support newly wired standard lamp sockets, making these lamps fully functional for modern living while preserving their authentic antique character. Their generous proportions make them ideal as statement lamps on console tables, library bookcases, bedside chests, or formal living room end tables. Whether placed in a grand foyer, luxurious office, or sophisticated sitting room, they instantly bring an atmosphere of European elegance and historic charm. During the 19th century, alabaster became one of the most desirable materials for fine decorative objects throughout France, Italy, and England. Its ability to be intricately carved while retaining a soft, luminous appearance made it particularly popular for clocks, urns, lamps, and architectural ornaments found in the homes of aristocracy and affluent collectors. Combined with finely chased gilt bronze mounts, pieces such as these represented the highest standards of decorative craftsmanship and were intended to reflect both wealth and refined taste. Today, authentic antique alabaster lamps...