Details
Description
Amazing art nouveau earthenware / terracotta table lamp with flower / poppy decorations made in denmark at "l. Hjorth terracottafabrik". …
Read more
Amazing art nouveau earthenware / terracotta table lamp with flower / poppy decorations made in denmark at "l. Hjorth terracottafabrik". The lamp is in original vintage condition with socket and shade holder in brass, iron and bakelite. In the 1850s at the island of bornholm in denmark the small terracotta factory "l. Hjort" specialized in producing earthenware in the unique "black terracotta" style achieved by firing coal and tar in the ovens simultaneously with the items. The factory had great success internationally, and already by 1880 hjorth's articles were sold in the big department stores of paris, london and berlin, and as far away as in australia, new york and sct. Thomas. The factory also participated in the big world exhibitions in altona 1869, london 1870 and 1874 as well as new orleans 1885. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
See less
- Dimensions
- 12.6ʺW × 12.6ʺD × 21.65ʺL
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Rewired, Fitted with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Rewired, Fitted with a new flax linen shade, The socket mount is loose and can be dismounted less
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Louis Comfort Tiffany Table Lamps
- Stickley Table Lamps
- Florentine Table Lamps
- Simon Pearce Table Lamps
- Mid-Century Modern Metal Table Lamps
- Ray Booth Table Lamps
- Scarlet Table Lamps
- M.G. Wheeler Table Lamps
- Synthetic Crystal Table Lamps
- Marie Flanigan Table Lamps
- Billy Baldwin Table Lamps
- J. Randall Powers Table Lamps
- Gênet et Michon Table Lamps
- Faries Table Lamps
- Le Verre Français Table Lamps
- Lorrain Table Lamps
- Cerise Table Lamps
- Borosilicate Glass Table Lamps
- Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps
- Enrique Garcel Table Lamps
- Iittala Table Lamps
- Byzantine Table Lamps
- Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
- Christa's South Seashells Table Lamps
- Crate and Barrel Table Lamps