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This vintage French Empire Revival bouillotte lamp features a beautifully painted blue tole shade, warm brass hardware, and three candle-form …
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This vintage French Empire Revival bouillotte lamp features a beautifully painted blue tole shade, warm brass hardware, and three candle-form sockets. Inspired by classic French bouillotte lamps, the design combines traditional Empire styling with a fresh cornflower blue finish that feels both elegant and unexpected.
What I love most is the color. Rather than limiting the cornflower blue finish to the shade alone, the designer thoughtfully carried the color through to the base, creating a cohesive and highly decorative presentation. The painted tole surfaces are accented with delicate gold floral detailing and warm brass hardware, giving the lamp a refined, collected look that feels equally at home in traditional, transitional, European, and French-inspired interiors.
The lamp features three candle-form lights and accommodates three standard bulbs, providing ample illumination while maintaining its classic bouillotte silhouette. A decorative brass ring finial crowns the shade, a traditional detail that enhances the lamp's elegant French-inspired character. A rotary on/off switch located on the base allows for easy operation.
Beautiful from every angle, this lamp offers the timeless appeal of French Empire design while the blue finish lends a cheerful, distinctive character that sets it apart from more traditional bouillotte examples.
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- Dimensions
- 13.75ʺW × 13.75ʺD × 21ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Tole
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Working and in good functional condition. The painted tole surfaces show …
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Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Working and in good functional condition. The painted tole surfaces show minor wear consistent with vintage use. Light age-related patina is present to the brass hardware and socket components. The white candle-style socket covers display a few small chips and losses, visible in the photos, but remain stable and present well. Overall, a charming and highly decorative example with attractive vintage character.
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