Items Similar to Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Lamps
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Lamps
About the Item
Pair of French antique gilt bronze and porphyry lamps
French, Late 19th Century
Lamps: Height 87 (tallest) / 75cm (shortest), diameter 21cm
Shades: Height 32cm, diameter 50cm
This wonderful pair of vases was made in late 19th century France from deep purple porphyry and ormolu (gilt bronze).
The Neoclassical style lamp bodies are of baluster shape, each one standing on a spreading socle stand. A square stepped plinth supports both pieces. The naturally occurring cream speckling on the surface of porphyry adds a refined design feature. During the times of Ancient Rome, porphyry was a symbol of royalty and wealth, adding another intriguing aspect to this very desirable pair of lamps.
A pair of scroll handles mounted above satyr masks adorn the sides of both lamps. These are joined by a draping garland of flowers and foliage. Several decorative bandings adorn the circumference of the lamps. The lower bodies of the pieces are beautifully mounted with acanthus leaf detailing. All decoration is expertly cast from ormolu.
In the 19th century, the pieces were made as vases but were later converted into lamps. The top of the lid opens to reveal a gold adjustable metal rod extending high above the vases. Two lightbulbs can be attached to the top, creating an ambient surrounding. A pinecone finial, originally mounted on top of the lid, now surmounts the gold rod. Each lamp includes a gold-coloured fabric lampshade.
The superb antique bases are joined with modern technological innovations to create a wonderful piece of lighting, one which would add a touch of sophistication to any space.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1975
1stDibs seller since 2012
361 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
Associations
The British Antique Dealers' AssociationInternational Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Pair of gilt bronze and porphyry antique French jardinièresLocated in London, GBEach jardinière of tapering pentagonal out-shape, with a rocaille-cast frame cornered by caryatid figures and set to each side with a porphyry panel, on scrolled foliate feet. The...Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Planters and Jardinieres
MaterialsPorphyry, Bronze
- Pair of French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass LampsLocated in London, GBPair of French neoclassical style gilt bronze and cut glass lamps French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 75cm, width 24cm, depth 20cm Designed in the neoclassical Louis XVI sty...Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
MaterialsOrmolu
- Pair of French Chinoiserie Style Faience, Glass, and Gilt Bronze LampsBy Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Cristallerie de PantinLocated in London, GBPair of French Chinoiserie style faience, glass, and gilt bronze lamps French, late 19th century Measures: Height 75cm, diameter 18cm Each lamp in this pair is wrought from exqu...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze, Ormolu
- Pair of Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze LampsLocated in London, GBPair of ormolu and patinated bronze Empire style table lamps English, Late 19th Century Lamps: height 56cm, diameter 20cm Shades: height 24.5cm, diameter 35cm Crafted during the late 19th century, these fine and delicate antique table...Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze, Ormolu
- Pair of French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Oil LampsBy BayeuxLocated in London, GBEach oil lamp in this pair is wrought from gilt bronze and Bayeux porcelain and is designed in the chinoiserie style so prominent in French art during the latter 19th century. Each l...Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze, Ormolu
- Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze LampsLocated in London, GBThese antique lamps feature beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel bodies and fine French gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. Each item is comprised of two light sockets, which are attached ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
MaterialsEnamel, Bronze, Ormolu
You May Also Like
- Pair of 19th Century French Empire Porphyry and Gilt Bronze LampsLocated in Larkspur, CAPair of beautiful 19th century French Porphyry lamps with gilt bronze accents in the form of Ram's heads and Classical beaded banding. The pair are mounted on a gold leafed stepped b...Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Table Lamps
MaterialsPorphyry
- Pair of Antique French Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze LampsLocated in New York, NYPair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the Blue Opaline are gilt bronze acanthus plants based of...Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Gilt Column LampsLocated in London, by appointment onlyAntique pair of very fine 19th century gilt bronze and tole table lamps, standing on square bases supported on winged cupids, the tapering fluted column with burnished gold highlight...Category
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps
MaterialsGold Plate
- Antique French Gilt Bronze Table LampLocated in London, GBA stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Antique French Gilt LampsLocated in New York, NYPair of antique circa 1900 neoclassic French gilt bronze lamps with original finish. Measurements: Height of Body 15" Diameter 7.5".Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Tole Antique Gold Column Table LampsLocated in London, by appointment onlyPair Art Deco gilt bronze and tole antique gold column table lamps. Standing on square bases supported on winged cupids, the tapering fluted column with ...Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
MaterialsSheet Metal, Metal, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Pinecone Carved
19th Century Bronze Lamp On Stand Bronze
Antique Metal Lampshade
French Gold Bronze Lamps Pairs
Ancient Rome Vases
Antique Pair Of French Bronze Lamps
Panda Marble
Plain Marble Lamp
Saffo Lamp
Saffo Mangiarotti Table Lamp
Saffo Mangiarotti
Saffo Table Lamp
Siccor Lamp
Vintage Chiffon Lampshade
Wood Candle Stick Lamps
Antique Student Oil Lamp
Armillary Lamp
Art Deco Gooseneck Lamp