A pair of Art Deco Table lamps

A pair of Art Deco Table lamps. Carved wooden base with two darker lines of wood inset into the base diagonally. Each lamp stands on 4 square wooden feet. The shades have a typical Art Deco geometric, stepped design and are made of white glass cased with green glass. The lamps have been rewired. In excellent original condition and so unusual to have the pair. They would make a delightful addition to any room

History
Art Deco was named after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925. It was the successor to and a reaction against art nouveau. Seen in furniture, pottery, textiles, jewellery, and glass it was also a notable style of cinema and hotel architecture.

Its chief difference from art nouveau is the influence of cubism which gives art deco design generally a more fragmented, geometric character. However, imagery based on plant forms, and sinuous curves remained in some art deco design, for example that of Clarice Cliff.

Art deco also varied in its influences, taking inspiration from ancient Egyptian art, Aztec and other ancient Central American art. It also drew on the modern architecture and design of the Bauhaus, and of architects such as Le Corbusier and Mies van de Rohe.

Date – French c 1940’s

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions Approx height 49cm including shade base 12.5cm x 12.5 cm

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