Antique Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Colored Glass Shade (6496)

Antique Art Nouveau table lamp with colored glass shade

Artistically valuable, compact, and unusually decorative early 20th-century European interior item – a small table lamp in exquisite Art Nouveau ( / Jugendstil) taste, titled (antique table lamp). The lamp base and profiled stand are cast from high-quality, patinated brass and decorated with flowing, plant-motif lines. The stand transitions into a circular decorative frame, the upper part of which is decorated with a cheap hoop. The main decoration is an original, multi-layered artistic glass shade with a wavy edge. The color gradient of the shade is captivating: a warm coral-pink hue at the top smoothly transitions to a rich cobalt blue at the base. When switched on, the lamp emits a soft, warm, and very cozy light, creating a unique poetic atmosphere in the room. The lamp has been fully restored, equipped with a stylized cord and switch, and is in working order. Period of manufacture Early 20th century, circa 1900–1910. era, France or y. Condition Excellent condition. The glass shade is completely intact, without cracks or chips. The brass body has a noble historical patina. Cord replacement has been carried out in compliance with safety requirements, the device is fully ready for use. Historical scene: The writer and poet Jānis Poruks sat quietly at his desk in the late afternoon, watching as dusk slowly enveloped the room. He reached out his hand and gently touched the cool, flowing brass stand, admiring the plasticity of the natural lines and how the sunset’s coral color in the glass shade transitioned into the deep blue of night. When the soft light turned on, it instantly dispelled the autumn mist and filled the room with noble warmth. The glow that emanated through the colored glass created a quiet refuge for the soul, allowing his thoughts to soar into a world of bright dreams and poetic images before twilight fell outside the window. 3. BLOCK Dimensions: Height — 43 cm Width — 23 cm Base — 10.5 cm x 18.5 cm

Antique table lamp with colored glass shade

This exquisite early 20th-century European interior piece is a testament to the era’s opulence, showcasing a compact and highly decorative table lamp in the expressive style (antique table lamp). The organic, stylized stem and base are masterfully cast from heavy brass, exhibiting flowing, naturalistic “tendril” motifs. The stem transitions into a perfect circular frame that beautifully encircles and holds the central light source, crowned with a finely detailed, cheap metal hoop. The primary adornment of this lamp is its original, hand-blown, multi-layered art glass shade with a dramatically crimped edge. The shade displays a striking color transition: a warm coral-pink at the top gradually fades into a deep, saturated cobalt blue at the bottom. When illuminated, the vibrant glass creates a stunning, warm, and poetic interplay of light, instantly banishing shadows and infusing the space with a romantic ambiance. Equipped with a vintage-style cord and switch, the lamp is fully functional and ready to illuminate a scholar’s desk or a salon console. Period Style Snapshot: The poet and writer Jānis Poruks sat quietly at his desk in the late afternoon, observing as shadows slowly claimed the room’s corners. He reached out, gently touching the cool, flowing brass stem, admiring the plasticity of the organic lines and studying how the coral glow of the glass shade transitioned into a deep, velvety cobalt blue. As a soft light flickered on, it instantly dispelled the autumn chill and brought a noble warmth into the room. The luminescence that emanated through the colored glass offered a comforting sanctuary, allowing his thoughts to drift peacefully towards realms of quiet longing and pure, untouched art before the evening faded. 4. BLOCK Dimensions: Height — 43 cm Width — 23 cm Base — 10.5 cm x 18.5 cm