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Antique French Empire Gilt and Marble Table Lamp
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Antique French Empire Gilt and Marble Table Lamp

1900 - 1920
Description

An elegant French Regency style candlestick converted to a table lamp, dating from the early 20th Century. The candle holder sits above acanthus leaves and foliate casting and the main body is an ebonised tapering and fluted column. Beneath it is further brass casting in the form of acanthus leaves with three animalistic feet standing on a marble base.

It has been converted to an electric table lamp and re-wired with a brass bayonet bulb holder. It is in working order and has been PAT Tested for electrical safety.

The lamp is in good condition with a lovely patina. There are some minor marks, some tarnishing and general signs of age use but nothing detrimental. There is a small crack in the marble base but it is strong and sturdy and still displays well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements:

Height : 16 1/2" (42cm)

Base Diameter : 6 1/2" (16.5cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09527141
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Empire revival styling: tripartite paw feet below cast acanthus leaves.
Counter-bored threaded rods under the marble: standard turn-of-the-century lighting construction.
Worn black finish along the column fluting: decades of handling.
Veined black marble plinth: hand-bevelled along the top edge.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218163
Description
An elegant French Regency style candlestick converted to a table lamp, dating from the early 20th Century.
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The candle holder sits above acanthus leaves and foliate casting and the main body is an ebonised tapering and fluted column.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Beneath it is further brass casting in the form of acanthus leaves with three animalistic feet standing on a marble base.

fig 1. An antique French Empire table lamp featuring a gilt bronze fluted column with acanthus leaf details set upon a triangular black marble base.
fig 1. Antique French Empire Gilt and Marble Table Lamp

It has been converted to an electric table lamp and re-wired with a brass bayonet bulb holder. It is in working order and has been PAT Tested for electrical safety.

The lamp is in good condition with a lovely patina. There are some minor marks, some tarnishing and general signs of age use but nothing detrimental. There is a small crack in the marble base but it is strong and sturdy and still displays well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. An antique French Empire table lamp featuring a gilt bronze fluted column with acanthus leaf details set upon a triangular black marble base.
fig 2. Antique French Empire Gilt and Marble Table Lamp

Approximate Measurements:

Height : 16 1/2" (42cm)

Base Diameter : 6 1/2" (16.5cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Empire Table Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09527141
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Empire revival styling: tripartite paw feet below cast acanthus leaves.
Counter-bored threaded rods under the marble: standard turn-of-the-century lighting construction.
Worn black finish along the column fluting: decades of handling.
Veined black marble plinth: hand-bevelled along the top edge.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218163
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An antique French Empire table lamp featuring a gilt bronze fluted column with acanthus leaf details set upon a triangular black marble base.
Antique French Empire Gilt and Marble Table Lamp
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Marble, Brass
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Fluted column, Triangular base
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in)

This antique French Empire table lamp dates from the early 20th century. The piece comprises a gilt bronze and brass casting with an ebonised tapering fluted column, set upon a triangular black marble base. Visible details include chased acanthus leaf and foliate decoration around the socket and lower column, three animalistic feet supporting the base, and an exposed brass bayonet bulb holder with a visible electrical flex emerging from the side. Minor paint loss appears along the black fluted shaft, alongside light surface tarnishing on the metal mounts and a small hairline crack in one corner of the polished marble plinth. The lamp stands 42 cm high and 16.5 cm wide. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on a living room sideboard, a hallway console table, or a study desk. It provides practical task or accent lighting while functioning as a decorative desk or table accessory. The neutral black and gold colour palette coordinates easily with traditional and eclectic furnishings alike.

FAQs

French Empire style lighting is defined by Neoclassical design principles that emerged during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. These lighting pieces prominently feature classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, laurel wreaths, fluted columns, and winged figures, typically crafted from heavy metals combined with dark marble.

Authentic Empire table lamps were constructed using cast gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, alongside dark patinated bronze or brass. Bases were frequently fashioned from solid marble, such as black marble or green porphyry, to provide structural stability and visual contrast.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-chased metalwork, fine detailing on bronze castings, and heavy construction. Many lamps were originally candlestick holders later converted for electricity, showing plugged holes or adapted sockets, hand-cut screw threads, and uneven wear to original mercury gilding.

An Empire table lamp introduces historical contrast when positioned atop a clean-lined modern sideboard, desk, or entryway console. Pairing the dark marble and gilt finish with neutral tones, contemporary artwork, or simple linen lampshades creates a balanced aesthetic.

Dust metal and marble surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or water on original gilt metalwork, as this can strip the delicate gilded layer; marble surfaces can be wiped gently with a damp cloth if necessary.
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