Art Deco Gilded Wood Palm Tree Lamp

Description

Table lamp from the Art Deco period in France. The base of the lamp is made of stuccoed hand carved … more Table lamp from the Art Deco period in France. The base of the lamp is made of stuccoed hand carved wood that has been Entirely gold-leafed. The trunk of the tree supports the lamp with the palm leaves at the top. The texture and detail make this a unique and striking piece. The lamp requires a medium base bulb up to 100 watts. It has been newly wired to fit US standards and includes a silk blend white drum shade. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

Symbolizing a time of great change worldwide, Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is often synonymous with bold, geometric architecture and luxurious, extravagant graphics as well as rich colors and decadent detail work. Ultimately, the Art Deco style is a pastiche of many styles, all coming together in a desire for modernism. Spanning from the beginning of World War I to the beginning of World War II, the style affected design, both commercial and independent, on a massive scale and continues to be seen in fashion, jewelry, and furniture today. There were many influences, from the geometric forms of Cubism, bright colors of Fauvism, the craftsmanship of Louis XVI, and the exotic influences of Asian and Egyptian art. less