This lamp exemplifies the decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th century, uniting symbolic ornament with domestic utility. The base, enriched with lion-head handles and floral motifs, reflects the era’s fascination with classical and naturalistic imagery, while the handwoven wicker shade introduces a contrasting textural element. Together, these features illustrate the period’s interest in integrating craftsmanship, material variety, and symbolic detail into everyday furnishings, elevating the lamp beyond function into the realm of ornamented design.
-Size: 22inH
-Materials: metal, wicker (shade)
-Provenance: late 19th–early 20th century
-Made in: unknown
-Notes: rewired
This lamp exemplifies the decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th century, uniting symbolic ornament with domestic utility. The base, enriched with lion-head handles and floral motifs, reflects the era’s fascination with classical and naturalistic imagery, while the handwoven wicker shade introduces a contrasting textural element. Together, these features illustrate the period’s interest in integrating craftsmanship, material variety, and symbolic detail into everyday furnishings, elevating the lamp beyond function into the realm of ornamented design.
-Size: 22inH
-Materials: metal, wicker (shade)
-Provenance: late 19th–early 20th century
-Made in: unknown
-Notes: rewired