French Faux Bois Ceramic Urn Table Lamp by Le Dauphin, 1980s

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Elegant Neoclassical Revival French table lamp by Le Dauphin, circa late 1970s–1990s, featuring a faux bois glazed ceramic urn, gold-tone … Read more Elegant Neoclassical Revival French table lamp by Le Dauphin, circa late 1970s–1990s, featuring a faux bois glazed ceramic urn, gold-tone fittings, and new pleated silk lampshade. Newly rewired with US plug or plug for your country of use.

A classic French table lamp by Le Dauphin reflecting the refined decorative aesthetic for which this Saint-Marcellin manufacturer became internationally recognized. The lamp features a beautifully proportioned ceramic urn finished in a sophisticated faux bois wood-grain glaze.

The ceramic body displays a highly sophisticated wood-grain effect, with flowing vertical striations in warm amber, chestnut brown, olive, slate blue-grey, and cream. The glaze is intentionally organic and painterly, evoking figured walnut, burled wood, or flame-grain veneer. Subtle tonal shifts and layered brushwork create depth and movement across the surface, demonstrating the high level of ceramic craftsmanship associated with Le Dauphin’s production.

The urn form rests on a stepped square base with clean architectural lines, finished in a gold-toned metal that complements the warmth of the glaze with matching gold elements also at the collar and stem.

Founded in 1966 by Maurice Tournu, Le Dauphin became known for its high-end French lighting, blending classical forms with modern materials and finishes. Faux bois and richly glazed ceramic lamps were particularly popular during the brand’s peak production years and remain closely associated with Hollywood Regency and late 20th-century French decorative interiors. This piece has an attribution mark,
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