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Art Nouveau Bronze Snake Lamp with Iridescent Glass Shade by Palme Konig
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Art Nouveau Bronze Snake Lamp with Iridescent Glass Shade by Palme Konig

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 March 2026 · Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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Description

Beautifully cast Art Nouveau bronze snake lamp with iridescent glass shade by Palme Konig, Austria c1900.

Marks: none

Dimensions: Height 22½ inches (57cms)

Condition: Excellent, rewired and PAT tested

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Snake Lamp to the 1900s.

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Height
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165583
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(gm4890)
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Description
Beautifully cast Art Nouveau bronze snake lamp with iridescent glass shade by Palme Konig, Austria c1900.

Marks: none

Dimensions: Height 22½ inches (57cms)

Condition: Excellent, rewired and PAT tested

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Snake Lamp to the 1900s.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165583
Dealers Internal Ref
(gm4890)
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Specialists in art nouveau, arts & crafts, art deco and c20th design

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Archive I An Art Nouveau bronze table lamp shaped like a coiled snake suspending an iridescent glass shade from its jaws. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Nouveau Bronze Snake Lamp with Iridescent Glass Shade by Palme Konig

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35 Hannay Lane
London
N8 9QQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Jun 2020
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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Location: 35 Hannay Lane, London, N8 9QQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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An Art Nouveau bronze table lamp shaped like a coiled snake suspending an iridescent glass shade from its jaws.
Art Nouveau bronze snake lamp with iridescent glass shade by Palme Konig
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An Art Nouveau bronze table lamp shaped like a coiled snake suspending an iridescent glass shade from its jaws.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBronze, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCoiled serpent base, Sinuous neck, Suspended glass shade, Textured reptile skin
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in)

Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from the natural world, featuring flowing organic lines, floral motifs, and animal forms such as serpents and insects.

Authentic period pieces typically utilised cast bronze, brass, or spelter for the sculptural base, combined with hand-blown iridescent art glass for the shades, often produced by renowned glasshouses.

Authenticity is determined by examining casting quality, patina oxidation, signature marks on the metal or glass, and the specific fabrication techniques of the period, such as hand-chased detailing.

This type of statement lighting works effectively as a focal point on a dark wood desk, console table, or side cabinet, contrasting cleanly against minimalist modern backgrounds.

Dust the metal gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying chemical polishes that can strip the historic patina, and clean the glass shade using a damp microfibre cloth.
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