Vintage French Neoclassical Illuminated Crystal Table Lamp With Cream Bell Shade

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A monumental vintage French Neoclassical table lamp combining a tall, brilliantly patterned crystal body with ornate metalwork restored in warm … Read more A monumental vintage French Neoclassical table lamp combining a tall, brilliantly patterned crystal body with ornate metalwork restored in warm antique brass and softly aged gold. Measuring approximately 34 inches tall in its completed configuration, the lamp has the scale and presence to serve as a commanding focal point in a formal living room, bedroom, library, entry, or classically inspired office.

The substantial 14-inch crystal column is patterned with alternating vertical prisms, geometric bands, and deeply faceted motifs that catch and refract light beautifully. Sculptural metal fittings frame the crystal above and below, including an elaborate four-footed base, scrolling botanical ornament, classical collars, and a melon-form element beneath the socket.

The metalwork has been refreshed in a layered antique-brass treatment with aged-gold highlights. Darker bronze-brown tones remain in the recesses, while softly burnished brass and gold emphasize the raised leaves, scrolls, ribs, feet, and molded edges. The restrained satin sheen complements the crystal without appearing excessively bright or newly manufactured.

One of the lamp’s most exceptional features is its three-way lighting control. The patterned crystal body contains an internal light, allowing the lamp to be illuminated in three distinct configurations:

• Illuminated crystal body alone
• Upper light beneath the shade alone
• Crystal body and upper light illuminated together

When the crystal body is illuminated, its geometric pattern develops remarkable depth and brilliance, transforming the lamp from a decorative object into atmospheric architectural lighting.

For this Grand Parisian Crystal presentation, the lamp is paired with a traditional cream fabric bell shade. Its narrow upper opening and gracefully flared 17-inch lower diameter balance the tall cylindrical crystal body while reinforcing the lamp’s French Neoclassical character. The soft cream textile diffuses the upper light warmly and allows the illuminated crystal to remain the central feature.

A new brass adjustable harp provides four selectable heights—7, 8, 9, or 10 inches. It is intended to be used at the full 10-inch setting for this shade. A substantial coordinating brass finial, measuring approximately 2 inches tall, completes the formal presentation and brings the finished lamp to approximately 34 inches in overall height.

Approximate dimensions:

• Completed overall height: 34 inches
• Base diameter: 7 inches
• Crystal body: 14 inches high
• Base to harp: 21 inches
• Adjustable harp: 7, 8, 9, or 10 inches
• Harp setting shown: 10 inches
• Shade: 8-inch top diameter × 17-inch bottom diameter × 13-inch slant
• Large brass finial: approximately 2 inches high

The exact completed height and shade position may vary slightly according to the selected harp setting and the final attachment of the finial.

This is a restored vintage lamp. The crystal and metalwork may display subtle variations and minor character marks consistent with age. These qualities contribute to the lamp’s depth, authenticity, and singular decorative presence.

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