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French Bouillotte Lamp — Delicate Gilt Brass with Cream Fabric Shade

An exquisite and refined French bouillotte lamp of exceptional … Read more French Bouillotte Lamp — Delicate Gilt Brass with Cream Fabric Shade

An exquisite and refined French bouillotte lamp of exceptional quality, crafted in beautifully detailed gilt brass in the Louis XVI tradition. Delicate, elegant, and full of the graceful ornamentation that defines the finest French decorative arts, this is a truly special piece for the discerning collector or interior enthusiast.

The brass base is a masterclass in classical craftsmanship — a slender reeded column rising from a domed circular base with fine beaded edge detailing, supporting three elegantly curved scrolled candle arms, each with a beaded drip tray. The adjustable shade rod is crowned with a beautifully cast ornate ring finial — a signature feature of the bouillotte form, here executed with exceptional refinement and delicacy.

The cream fabric shade is generously proportioned, diffusing light in the softest and most flattering way. It shows minor signs of age consistent with its vintage origin, while remaining in overall good and attractive condition — and sits in perfect harmony with the warm golden tones of the brass below.

Features
Gilt brass construction — Louis XVI style
Finely reeded column with beaded base detailing
Three gracefully scrolled candle arms with beaded drip trays
Ornate cast brass ring finial on adjustable shade rod
Cream fabric shade — warm diffused light
Shade shows minor signs of age — overall good condition
Functional and decorative

Dimensions
• Height: 43 cm (16.9 in)
• Width: 30 cm (11.8 in)

Materials
• Gilt brass base
• Cream fabric shade

Style
French Bouillotte • Louis XVI • Neoclassical • Empire • French Country • Vintage French See less