THORN TABLE LAMP, c. 1920s
‘Thorn’ table lamp
Art Deco period
Circa 1920 - early 1930
Wrought iron body, satin glass lampshade
Not signed; not marked
H 39 cm
Thorn and floral motif wrought iron table lamp with satin glass lampshade from the early Art Deco period, in France. The distinguished Deco low-relief geometric pattern of the cone-shaped glass lampshade is supported by three rhythmically placed leaves, contrasting beautifully with the organic design from the lamp’s body.
In francophone late Art Nouveau style, the base of the lamp is adorned with delicately sculpted leaves and flowers, while its stems transition fluidly into the body of the lamp displaying punctuated thorns. The intricate juxtaposition of the organic body's structure and geometric motifs of lampshade render this design a notable transition piece.






