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Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s

$3,850per set
£2,909.32per set
€3,359.55per set
CA$5,379.79per set
A$5,969.33per set
CHF 3,126.87per set
MX$73,200.07per set
NOK 39,772.66per set
SEK 37,543.69per set
DKK 25,054.26per set
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About the Item

An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont. Traditional form being a fang (square) interpretation of hu and gui archaic ritual bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were used to hold offerings of food and drink to ones’ ancestors. Very heavy cast brass body, features a beautifully executed and ornate flora & fauna motif throughout. Distinguished by a pair of ring handles that hang from stylized animal like heads on either side. Cap and Ming-style ebonized finish wood base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Wood,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Professionally clean and ebonized.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4528214262121

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