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Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
Elmgarden
for sale €1,123     $1,219
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Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

A lovely piece, a triple brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable very dark green toleware shade

A Very traditional design with a centre column and shaped grip to adjust the shade

The lamp is all working and in good condition for its age

The lamp is 23” tall and 16” in diameter

TCS160

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Bouillotte Desk Lamp to the 1900s.

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SA1079308
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TCS160
Description
Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
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A lovely piece, a triple brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable very dark green toleware shade.
Elmgarden

A Very traditional design with a centre column and shaped grip to adjust the shade

The lamp is all working and in good condition for its age

The lamp is 23” tall and 16” in diameter

TCS160

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Bouillotte Desk Lamp to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079308
Dealers Internal Ref
TCS160
Elmgarden
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A French triple-light bouillotte lamp featuring a dark green painted toleware shade, three brass candle arms, and a dished brass tray base.
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A French triple-light bouillotte lamp featuring a dark green painted toleware shade, three brass candle arms, and a dished brass tray base.
Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
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A French triple-light bouillotte lamp featuring a dark green painted toleware shade, three brass candle arms, and a dished brass tray base.
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FAQs

A bouillotte lamp is a French table lamp originating in the late 18th century, designed specifically to illuminate the card game bouillotte. It traditionally features an adjustable metal shade, multiple candle branches, and a shallow dished base designed to hold gaming counters.

These fixtures are typically constructed from solid brass or bronze combined with a lacquered metal shade known as toleware. The central vertical rod accommodates a screw-tightened mechanism that allows the shade to be lowered as candles burn down.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast metal construction, hand-chased decorative elements, and functional shade-adjustment keys. Look for natural patination on the brass and honest surface wear on the painted interior and exterior of the metal shade.

A bouillotte lamp functions effectively as focused task lighting on an executive office desk, console table, or library sideboard. Its structured silhouette complements dark painted rooms, traditional timber furniture, and eclectic transitional interiors.

Dust the lacquered toleware shade gently using a dry microfibre cloth to avoid scratching the painted surface. Clean the brass components with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip historic patination.
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