1960s Italian Neoclassical Yellow Toile Corinthian Column Oil Lantern Style Table Lamp

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Vintage 20th century converted oil table lamp in the shape of a Italian Neoclaasical tole column painted in mustard yellow … more Vintage 20th century converted oil table lamp in the shape of a Italian Neoclaasical tole column painted in mustard yellow with toile Provincial scenes / landscapes, trimmed in brass and topped with a clear glass reservoir below the two light sockets and acorn finial.

“The word “toile” comes from the French word for linen cloth. The word is shortened from the full name toile de Jouy, which means linen or cloth from the town of Jouy-en-Josas, in the suburbs of Paris. Toile de Jouy was a specific type of linen printed with romantic, pastoral patterns in a single color—usually black, blue, or red—on an unbleached fabric. Although the word toile means fabric, the word toile has evolved to also refer to the original design aesthetic of the fabric. Toile designs are popular for non-fabric items like wallpaper and fine china. less