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Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Capitals Mounted as Lamps

About the Item

Originally Composite order column capitals, these French architecturals have been repurposed into a pair of desk or table lamps. Wonderfully hand-carved during late 1700s, the wooden capitals feature Neoclassical elements of the Composite order: volutes with egg-and-dart (of the Ionic order) above acanthus leaf caulicoles (Corinthian order). The wood has a light brown hue with traces of white, most likely old gesso from a previous installation. The capitals have been recently mounted to black iron stands and wired them for use in American homes, complete with golden harps and a cream shade, making them perfect desk lamps for an office or table lamps for a living room, hallway, or bedroom.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Metal,Textile,Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1700s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Repurposed into desk or table lamps with wiring for use in American homes. Shade and hardware added at the time of wiring. Additions or alterations made to the original: The capitals were mounted to custom iron stands and repurposed into desk or table lamps. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. 18th-century capitals in good antique condition, wear and losses as seen in photos.. Recently made into lamps. The wood was hand-carved and have some old woodworm damage, with slight variances in the dimensions of the capitals, most noticeably height.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 423-1521stDibs: LU906337895862

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