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Infuse your home with classical European romance and high-end Rococo elegance with this exquisite, rare pair of antique Meissen-style porcelain …
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Infuse your home with classical European romance and high-end Rococo elegance with this exquisite, rare pair of antique Meissen-style porcelain "Schneeballen" (Snowball) vase table lamps. Coveted by designers for their intricate craftsmanship and trending "Grandmillennial" appeal, these statement lamps are a testament to the timeless artistry of hand-formed porcelain.
The design pays homage to the legendary 18th-century "Schneeballen" technique originally conceptualized by Meissen’s master modeler, Johann Joachim Kändler, for King Augustus III. The baluster-form bodies are entirely encrusted with thousands of individually hand-sculpted, applied white florets, creating a mesmerizing, high-texture "snowball" surface. Interwoven throughout the dense blossoms are beautifully detailed, climbing green branches, delicate porcelain leaves, and clusters of blooming pink rosebuds that wind elegantly up to the necks.
The porcelain bodies rest securely on gilded or brass ring bases, transitioning into classic electrical sockets ready for the luxury designer shades of your choice. Offering unmatched visual texture and dimensional beauty, this pair makes for a striking addition to formal entry consoles, living room end tables, or master bedroom nightstands.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 31.5ʺL
- Styles
- Hollywood Regency
- Rococo
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Styled After
- Meissen Porcelain
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Very good antique condition. Both lamp structures are physically solid, and the electrical components are functional. True to authentic, delicate …
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Very good antique condition. Both lamp structures are physically solid, and the electrical components are functional. True to authentic, delicate pieces of this age, the encrusted porcelain bodies show minor, expected chips and flea bites on some of the flower petals and leaves, which have been clearly documented in the close-up listing photographs. These minor imperfections are entirely standard for the Schneeballen style and do not detract from the immense decorative value and visual splendor of the pair.
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