Pineapple Lamp in Silvered Metal and Black Marble, in the Style of Maison Charles, Circa 1970

This table lamp features a cylindrical silvered metal shaft centred by an ovoid pineapple finely chased with interlocking scales. It rests on a quadrangular base of black marble veined with white, set on a gadrooned cyma base in silvered metal. The original drum shade, in silvered metal with a speckled granitic decoration, diffuses a subdued light of the finest effect.

The pineapple motif, treated in silvered metal on a dark stone base, directly recalls the repertoire of Maison Charles, the Parisian bronze maker whose plant lamps - pineapples, ears of corn, reeds - became icons of 1970s decoration; this piece is stylistically linked to it.

Condition report: Good overall condition. Silvered metal with a soft and even patina, marble with no visible damage, original shade in good condition for display. Wiring to be checked before use. A sculptural lamp, ideal on an entrance console or a side table.