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A striking antique table lamp featuring a sculptural base of four elephants supporting a lotus-shaped opaline glass shade. The glass …
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A striking antique table lamp featuring a sculptural base of four elephants supporting a lotus-shaped opaline glass shade. The glass top exhibits beautiful milky blue and white veining, glowing warmly when illuminated. The base is cast metal with a verdigris patina, detailed with ornate elephant figures in a circular formation—each trunk raised in unison to uphold the lamp bowl.
This piece is a rare example of early 20th-century decorative design, likely produced in Europe in the 1920s–1930s, when exotic motifs and animal symbolism were popular in both Art Deco and Orientalist interiors. The glass shade recalls the onion domes of Russian and Moorish architecture, creating a fairytale-like silhouette. This enchanting lamp evokes the spirit of The Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City—its verdigris elephant base and glowing opaline dome reminiscent of the magical world of Oz and Wicked décor.
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- Dimensions
- 7.5ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 12.5ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Blown Glass
- Metal
- Milk Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Excellent vintage condition overall. The opaline glass shade shows no cracks or chips and retains its original milky swirl finish. …
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Excellent vintage condition overall. The opaline glass shade shows no cracks or chips and retains its original milky swirl finish. The cast metal elephant base has a uniform verdigris patina with minor age wear and small surface variations consistent with age and casting. Wiring appears intact and functional, though as with all vintage lighting, professional rewiring is recommended for safety. The lamp displays beautifully both lit and unlit, with a soft, atmospheric glow evocative of early 20th-century Art Deco design.
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