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A Fine Quality Antique Vintage French Bouillotte Standard Lamp
Village Vintage
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995
Village Vintage

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A Fine Quality Antique Vintage French Bouillotte Standard Lamp

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

A rare standard lamp example of this circa 1920/30’s light, originally designed to light up a card table, specifically for the game of Bouillotte . In solid Brass with nicely reeded columns and good styling details overall, adding up to a pleasing, understated opulent look. This standard lamp features four branches, all individually switched for ultimate flexibility and with a cast iron insert to base for stability.

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177cm (69.69")
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Village Vintage has dated this French Bouillotte Floor Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1132928
Description
A rare standard lamp example of this circa 1920/30’s light, originally designed to light up a card table, specifically for the game of Bouillotte .
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In solid Brass with nicely reeded columns and good styling details overall, adding up to a pleasing, understated opulent look.
Village Vintage

This standard lamp features four branches, all individually switched for ultimate flexibility and with a cast iron insert to base for stability.

Height
177cm (69.69")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this French Bouillotte Floor Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132928
Village Vintage
Village Vintage
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A brass French bouillotte style standard lamp featuring four fluted candle sockets with tulip glass shades and a central ring finial.
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Archive I A brass French bouillotte style standard lamp featuring four fluted candle sockets with tulip glass shades and a central ring finial.

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A brass French bouillotte style standard lamp featuring four fluted candle sockets with tulip glass shades and a central ring finial.
A Fine Quality Antique Vintage French Bouillotte Standard Lamp
Ref: SA1132928
A brass French bouillotte style standard lamp featuring four fluted candle sockets with tulip glass shades and a central ring finial.
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Originating in 18th-century France, bouillotte lamps were created to illuminate tables during the popular card game of bouillotte. The design traditionally features multi-arm light sockets, brass components, and a central vertical shaft that allowed shades and fittings to adjust to gaming conditions.

Traditional French bouillotte lamps are constructed primarily from solid cast brass or bronze, often with gilded or patinated finishes. Sockets are designed to mimic candle sconces, while shades or light diffusers are commonly crafted from painted toleware, brass, or glass.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast brass construction, threaded central rods with key-turn fasteners, and detailed metalwork such as fluted columns or scrolled arms. Natural oxidisation and age-related patina in unpolished crevices also indicate historical origin.

A brass standard lamp provides height and warm metallic accents when placed in a living room corner or beside an armchair. Combining classic brass lighting with contemporary upholstery creates a balanced, layered scheme within modern spaces.

Dust the brass surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip original patina, and ensure electrical wiring is routinely checked by a qualified electrician.
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