An exceptionally elegant and vibrant 19th-century French opaline glass baluster table lamp. Blown in a striking, deep pastel pink hue, the glass body features a classic onion-form or baluster silhouette that tapers beautifully into a slender, elongated neck. The lustrous pink glass body stands on a heavy, ornate cast-brass base featuring sweeping Rococo-style scrolling foliage and acanthus leaf details, complemented by a matching reeded brass collar at the neck.
Vibrant Pastel Palette: True 19th-century pink opaline glass is highly sought after by designers for its milky, translucent depth and ability to inject soft, sophisticated color into modern interiors.
Striking Silhouette: The fluid, sweeping curves of the blown glass body offer an understated, clean aesthetic that feels incredibly timeless.
Lustrous Reflection: The pristine surface finish catches surrounding ambient lighting beautifully, highlighting the exceptional quality of the antique glass craftsmanship.
Origin: France
Materials: Hand-Blown Opaline Glass, Ornate Cast Brass Mounts.
Details: The lamp is grounded by a heavily cast, detailed Rococo brass plinth and capped with a beautifully detailed, scalloped brass collar, showing an authentic mix of polished highlights and deep, aged patina.
Dating to the late 19th century, this piece is a classic example of French luxury glass lighting. Opaline glass was originally produced in France during the 19th century, hitting the height of its popularity during the Napoleon III era. Known for its high lead content and milky appearance, pink opaline (often called rose opaline) was incredibly expensive to manufacture due to the gold salts required to achieve the pink coloration, making it a staple of high-society European drawing rooms.
Perfect for adding a punch of joyful luxury to a space, this lamp anchors the "Grandmillennial" trend while adapting effortlessly to Hollywood Regency or sophisticated maximalist interiors. The pop of pink functions almost like a neutral when styled against moody velvets, bold florals, or crisp contemporary walls.
Creating an inviting glow on a living room side table or occasional desk.
Bringing high-end boutique luxury to a principal bedroom nightstand.
Serving as a standalone statement piece on a hallway console or a dining room buffet.
Lampshade not included but can be purchased direct from us at Shackleton Fox. As styled in pictures, we highly recommend pairing this fluid base with our Medium Empire Lampshade in Ecru with Stucco. The structured pleating and understated, elegant tones of the Ecru fabric perfectly balance the clean, sweeping silhouette of the glass base, diffusing a warm light that beautifully showcases the pink opaline's natural translucent glow.
This lamp has been meticulously and sympathetically restored in our workshop. It has been fully rewired from the ground up using premium, period-correct twisted fabric-covered three-core flex and fitted with a new brass B22 switched bayonet bulb holder. Fully PAT tested, completely safe, and ready for immediate use.
Presented in spectacular antique condition. The hand-blown pink glass body is remarkably well-preserved with no chips, cracks, deep scratches, or clouding; the glass retains its signature high-gloss, milky sheen. The heavy brass base and collar are structurally sound and exhibit a gorgeous, authentic warm golden patina with minimal oxidation in the crevasses.
Height: ~ 44 cm / 17.3 inches
Width: ~15 cm / 5.9 inches
Depth: ~16 cm / 5.9 inches
Weight: ~ 1.8 kg / 4 lbs
Shackleton Fox Antiques specialises in antique lighting, decorative antiques and timeless pieces for country house and classic interiors.
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