This is a super chic pair of Column Empire-Style Painted Tole Lamps. These tall Column lamps date to c. 1950-1960 and are of a modified Ionic form featuring a painted ivory base with gilt French Empire Style detailing. the columns are raised on a stepped plinth which are supported by four gilt lion paw feet. Both Lamps are in very good overall condition with normal anticipated natural patina. We are having the lamps rewired. The accompanying top level shades are included.
**Tôle peinte (literally "painted sheet metal" in French) refers to decorative objects made of tinned iron or sheet metal that have been lacquered and hand-painted. Originating in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, this technique was initially developed to rust-proof functional household items while making them look like expensive porcelain or Japanese lacquerware.
This is a super chic pair of Column Empire-Style Painted Tole Lamps. These tall Column lamps date to c. 1950-1960 and are of a modified Ionic form featuring a painted ivory base with gilt French Empire Style detailing. the columns are raised on a stepped plinth which are supported by four gilt lion paw feet. Both Lamps are in very good overall condition with normal anticipated natural patina. We are having the lamps rewired. The accompanying top level shades are included.
**Tôle peinte (literally "painted sheet metal" in French) refers to decorative objects made of tinned iron or sheet metal that have been lacquered and hand-painted. Originating in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, this technique was initially developed to rust-proof functional household items while making them look like expensive porcelain or Japanese lacquerware.
