Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpted Crane Table Lamps with Branch and Leaf Stems, Europe, 1930s, Set of 2

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A rare and highly desirable matching pair of gilt bronze table lamps, each featuring a finely sculpted crane standing on … Read more A rare and highly desirable matching pair of gilt bronze table lamps, each featuring a finely sculpted crane standing on a naturalistic textured base, with a sweeping arched stem of intertwined branches and delicate leaves rising to the light socket — a composition that is simultaneously dramatic, refined and deeply decorative.
the crane figures are rendered with impressive sculptural quality: individually detailed feathers, articulated legs and talons gripping the textured oval base, and open beaks that give each bird a sense of arrested movement and vitality. The branch-and-leaf stems add an organic, asymmetric quality that contrasts beautifully with the formality of the gilt finish, creating lamps that feel equally at home in a hollywood regency salon, a french art deco interior, or a luxury contemporary setting.
pairs of this type are exceptionally rare on the market — the vast majority of decorative bird lamps survive as singles. These two are a true matched pair, consistent in patina, finish, and sculptural character, making them immediately suitable for symmetrical placement on a console, mantelpiece, or bedside tables in a grand room.
shade not included, allowing full customisation to suit your interior and preferred shade style.
available with eu, uk, or us plug — please specify at time of purchase.
each lamp: 39 cm h × 19 cm w

material: gilt bronze

style: hollywood regency / french art deco

origin: europe

period: 1930s

sold as: matched pair of 2

condition: good vintage condition with light signs of age and use consistent with period
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less