French Blue and White Willow Porcelain Table Lamp by Louis Drimmer for Limoges

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This elegant Porcelaine de Limoges table lamp, designed by Louis Drimmer, features a finely crafted blue-and-white porcelain body decorated with … Read more This elegant Porcelaine de Limoges table lamp, designed by Louis Drimmer, features a finely crafted blue-and-white porcelain body decorated with the celebrated Willow pattern, one of the most enduring and romantic motifs in ceramic history. The porcelain vessel is classically baluster-shaped, with a softly flaring neck and a luminous white glaze that highlights the delicacy of the hand-painted cobalt decoration. The lamp is mounted on a carved wooden base with a rich reddish-brown patina, providing a warm and sophisticated contrast to the crisp porcelain above. It retains its beautiful original lampshade holder, an increasingly rare and desirable detail that enhances both authenticity and visual appeal.

Dimensions: – Height without lamp fitting: 42 cm – Height with lamp fitting: 56 cm – Height with lampshade: 88 cm – Diameter: 19 cm

Model no 4680, Porcelaine de Limoges, L&D Porcelaines d'Art The Willow pattern adorning the porcelain depicts an idyllic, imagined landscape of pagodas, bridges, flowing water, and graceful trees, all arranged in balanced framed panels. Central to the design is the legendary story of two forbidden lovers, a narrative that has given the pattern its enduring emotional resonance. According to the legend, the lovers flee across a bridge to escape an arranged marriage, only to be tragically caught. Moved by their devotion, the gods transform the couple into two birds, allowing them to remain together for eternity. These birds, traditionally shown flying above the landscape, symbolize eternal love, freedom, and transcendence — a poetic detail that elevates the pattern beyond mere decoration.

Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less