French Empire Table Lamp 19th Century

Name: French Empire Copper Table Lamp Rams Heads and Laurels
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA509976
Price: 360 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period19th century
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialBrass, Copper
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsRams heads, Laurel wreaths, Tripod legs, Claw feet
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire table lamp base is made from brass and copper with a warm gold finish. The stepped circular base stands on three claw feet, rising to a columnar tripod design adorned with carved rams heads, laurel wreaths, and decorative mouldings. A fabric-covered twisted cord exits the base, and the fitting includes a turned upper stem. Measuring 50 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, this lamp is fully rewired for modern use. Position this piece on an office desk or a library table to bring classic nineteenth-century character to a study or reading corner. It provides functional lighting while serving as a distinct decorative accent in a traditional interior setting.

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French Empire style lighting, originating in the early nineteenth century, draws heavily from Greco-Roman classical antiquity, featuring motifs such as rams heads, laurel wreaths, tripod structures, and heavy gilt metal finishes.

These pieces were typically cast in solid brass, bronze, or copper, often enhanced with gilded finishes, dark patination, and solid cast bases for stability.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast construction, hand-chased decorative elements, threaded metal assembly, symmetrical classical iconography, and natural surface oxidisation near joints.

Position the lamp base on a dark wood desk, marble console table, or sideboard, pairing it with a tailored silk or parchment lampshade to complement the metallic detailing.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical abrasives that can remove original patination or gilding; professional re-wiring is recommended to ensure modern electrical compliance.

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French Empire Copper Table Lamp Rams Heads and Laurels