Vintage Neoclassical Cherub Glass Table Lamp

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This table lamp features a baluster-form blown glass body with reverse-painted églomisé decoration depicting classical putti and cherubs among clouds … Read more This table lamp features a baluster-form blown glass body with reverse-painted églomisé decoration depicting classical putti and cherubs among clouds and foliage. The glass vessel is mounted on an ornate cast brass Rococo-style base and surmounted by a brass cap, neck, and socket with a harp assembly. Lamp shade was used for photograph purposes, only.

Originating primarily in Italy and France during the mid-20th century, lamps utilizing the verre églomisé or reverse decoupage technique revived 18th-century classical motifs for mid-century interior design. Often reflecting the Hollywood Regency style popularized in the 1950s and 1960s, these decorative fixtures blended antique European aesthetic elements with modern electrical functionality. Today, they are sought after by collectors and interior decorators for their dramatic, romantic lighting appeal and craftsmanship. See less