Ionic Column Brass and Glass Table Lamp

Ionic Column Brass and Glass Table LampA superb quality Grand Tour inspired brass and glass table lamp, fashioned as Ionic column. France, mid to late 20th century. Why we like it Ultimately classical, timeless design inspired by ancient Greek examples, this architectural table lamp is superbly decorative. The Ionic order is one of the three canonic orders of classical architecture, the other two being the Doric and the Corinthian. There are two lesser orders: the Tuscan (a plainer Doric),

Depth: 18 in / 46 cm

This wonderfully chic pair of lamps is simple and sophisticated at the same time

Publisher: Nicolo Cavalli (1730–1822)

wreathed in 'Venus' pearls after the 'Etruscan' fashion

Louis XV period

raised on graceful cabriole front legs with carved C-scrolls to the knees and slightly pointed pad feet

Their delicate and unusual shape

Although the 18th century provenance of this table remains a mystery

Hichozan Shimpo was a studio that painted Fukagawa porcelain as well as other products of the Mikawachi kilns that were exported as Hirado wares

this is certainly one of the best examples that we have handled so far

HMS Pandora was a 24-gun Porcupine class frigate of the Royal Navy

which may refer to Thomas Bradley