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table lamp

Object NameTable Lamp

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina, Metal, Cardboard, Electrical Components

Datedesigned in 1910

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina, assembled

SizeOverall H: 39.8 cm, Diam (max): 21.9 cm

Accession Number2011.3.210

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Place Made

France, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionTable Lamp, "Paons (Peacocks)". Colorless glass, matte gray patina, metal mounts, electrical wiring and other components; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina, assembled. (a) Glass lamp with square base and four-sided stem that tapers inward toward top. Four metal light bulb mounts. Exterior of stem decorated with matte gray long-tailed birds. (b) Circular glass shade with conical top. Top of shade decorated with four peacocks. Wall of shade decorated with branches and leaf sprays. (c) Circular metal washer. (d) Domed metal finial cap. (e-h) Four cardboard cylinders that fit over light bulb sockets.
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