Faux Tortoiseshell Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1970s

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Tall French Hollywood Regency faux tortoiseshell high-gloss ceramic table lamp, circa 1970s — quintessential Parisian glamour. Paired with a new … Read more Tall French Hollywood Regency faux tortoiseshell high-gloss ceramic table lamp, circa 1970s — quintessential Parisian glamour. Paired with a new black oval fabric lampshade. Can be fitted with US or international plug of your choice.

The ceramic base carries a rich, painterly glaze that pools and swirls in shades of amber and dark brown to create a convincing faux tortoiseshell effect. The high-gloss finish shifts character as it catches light, moving from warm amber to near-black depending on the angle. The base is set between glossy black-lacquered turned fittings at the neck and stepped circular foot, with two cream-colored rings providing a crisp tonal contrast at each junction — a refined detail that ties the composition together. The new black oval shade, with its fine vertical rib texture, completes the piece with a graphic, graphic black volume that plays off the warm depth of the glaze below.

The underside carries a French electrical compliance label (en conformité c.71-111, classe II, 75W) with "Cheverny" written by hand — possibly a maker or retailer reference, though attribution cannot be confirmed.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less