Mid-Century French Bouillotte Style Table Lamp

Make: Unknown

Age:  Mid-20th Century

Construction:  Metal, Brass, Heavy Paper

Dimensions:  13" Tall x 9" Diameter

Switch Style: On/Off Thumbwheel

Condition:  Very good pre-owned condition. Some wear on brass base. Please see photos. 

Details:  A round brass saucer-shaped base holds three fluted brass candle fittings with ivory-colored painted metal "candlesticks" and a brass central rod. Above this, a fitting for two lightbulbs sits on a round platform. A slightly tapered round shade, black lined with black/gold marble, is positioned to give the appearance of three candles under a common shade.  An antiqued gold bud and acanthus leaf finial adds the final touch.  Brown cord with thumbwheel switch. Shade included. 

The bouillotte lamp gets its name from the card game "Bouillotte", popular in 18th France.  These lamps were designed with a central rod that allowed the shade to be raised and lowered to focus candlelight on the cards and table during play.