Bouillotte table lamp, brass & gilt metal, 1940`s ca, French

Bouillotte table lamp, attributed to maison charles, brass & gilt metal frame, 1940`s ca, french. This vintage table lamp has been gently cleaned while preserving the aged patina. It is newly rewired, earthed, pat tested by an electrician and ready to use. It has the following new components: cream card covers, gold silk cable, white cord switch & white plug (uk plug up to 250v). This lamp could be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use this light in other countries with light bulbs suitable to local electricity. This modernist interpretation of the traditional metal bouillotte lamp is attributed to maison charles of paris. It has several design features typical of maison charles: the combination of regency & neoclassical styles simplified in a modernist design, elegant proportions, luxury materials, crisp casting and heavy weight. This design is classic, timeless & decorative. The traditional bouillotte lamp was the center piece of the 18th century french gambling card game, bouillotte, a predecessor to modern day poker. The bouillotte lamp is characterized by several candlesticks and a wide lampshade usually of metal tole. This mid-century bouillotte lamp would suit a range of interiors such as antique, art deco, traditional, hollywood regency, post modern, industrial or contemporary. This design from the bottom consists of a gilt metal round base with scalloped edge on 3 claw feet. The centre is in black enamel. The base is weighted & stable. From the base rises a polished brass central column. At a brass cluster body are 3 brass tubular arms, spreading out & upwards like a candelabra. Each arm finishes at the end with a lamp holder, covered by a removable new cream card candle cover. The lamp holders sit on a brass bobeche with a decorative scalloped pattern. The bottom of the bobeche has another geometric decoration.