Louis XVI Neoclassical Cobalt Ribbed Glass Urn Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this lamp on a console table or beside a reading chair, and the room shifts — the deep cobalt glass, ribbed in vertical flutes, catches the light and pulls the eye the way a piece of Sèvres porcelain does across a formal salon. The urn silhouette is unmistakably Louis XVI: balanced, upright, with that exact combination of restrained form and rich ornamental detail that defined French Neoclassical taste in the final decades of the ancien régime. This is not decorative lighting as an afterthought — it is the lamp as a sculptural object.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from deep cobalt blue glass, its surface shaped into vertical ribbing that gives the urn its characteristic visual texture and refracts light across the surrounding walls. Encircling the shoulder of the urn, a band of hand-cast gilt bronze leaves — rendered with the crisp definition of quality lost-wax casting — anchors the piece in the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary. The base is an ornate cast-brass platform raised on four scrolled feet, its surface engraved with classical foliate patterns. A faceted glass collar connects the urn to the fitting above. The ivory pleated fabric shade is gathered into soft vertical folds, diffusing the bulb's light into a warm, even glow.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Shade diameter: approximately 40 cm. Bulb socket: E27 (Edison Screw). Voltage: 220V. Maximum wattage: 60W. Shade color: Ivory. Available in multiple brass finish variants.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every lamp in this collection is produced in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition. The brass components are individually cast and finished by hand; the glass body is shaped with attention to symmetry and surface quality. Brass & Wood brings together Egyptian artisanal skill with the design heritage of French Neoclassicism — the result is a piece that earns its place in a considered interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this lamp made from?

The lamp body is deep cobalt ribbed glass with hand-cast gilt brass mounts and an ornate cast-brass base. The shade is an ivory pleated fabric.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the shade attaches to the fitting above the urn. No tools are needed.

Can this lamp be customized?

Yes. The brass finish is available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold variants. Contact Brass & Wood for further customization inquiries.