Lustrerie Mathieu Empire Style French Bronze Floor Lamp, Circa 1950

Description

Stunning Empire Revival French bronze floor lamp by Lustrerie Mathieu and the BR bronze foundry.
Elegant three arms floor lamp … more Stunning Empire Revival French bronze floor lamp by Lustrerie Mathieu and the BR bronze foundry.
Elegant three arms floor lamp in bronze and brass, decorated with lions and chains.
There are three arms in a candle holder style (and three other lights are available hidden on the top),leading onto fluted columns capped with moulded finials and stuff leaves to the base, terminating in acanthus tripod feet..
The lampshade is original as well, in satin fabric and in a good vintage condition except for some inner stitching that has come undone as shown on the last photo.
The contrast with the gold and the brown bronze colours is fantastic when the lights are on.
It is marked with the BR bronze foundry maker's mark from the 1950's underneath the foot.
It has recently been professionally deep cleaned, restoring it to its former glory.
The original electric part has been verified and works perfectly: (six bulbs max 60 watts each)
Elevate your lifestyle with this exquisite french lamp by Lustrerie Mathieu, Crafted in France.

Founded in 1948 by Henri Mathieu in the Chutes-Lavie district of Marseille, the Mathieu Lustrerie Atelier has always associated its name with the art of the light.
Always in search of excellence, Mathieu Lustrerie brings the French style to a worldwide prestigious clientele.
Mathieu Lustrerie is the privileged partner for the decorative lighting of luxury boutiques such as: Hermès, Guerlain, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Vacheron Constantin.

Lustrerie Mathieu (Maker), BR (Bronze Foundry)
Dimensions: Height: 69,3 in (176 cm), Diameter: 20,5 in (52 cm)
Weight: 8500g
Lampshade: Included
Style: Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Brass,Bronze
Place of Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 1950
Condition: Good less