A stunning 19th century French oil lamp, a luxury piece that would have once graced the living room or reading room in a grand French home. The lamp is made from Onyx with a crystal reservoir and chimney. It has elegant decoration in bronze. A wonderful, very rare find!
A very heavy item, it weighs more 5 kg before wrapping.
Details:
• Date: 19th century
• Dimensions: 78 cm overall height with the glass in place (30.7 inches); 58 cm tall (22.8 inches) without the glass; 16 diameter of the crystal reservoir (6.2 inches); 16.3 cm wide across the bronze feet front and back (6.4 inches)
• Condition: In good used antique condition with some surface wear. The burner requires a wick. The original crystal reservoir has two cracks (they do not affect operation and are only visible at an angle) There is a small chip at the base of the column (it also does not affect the visual appearance or strength of the structure)
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
