Oriental-style Inkwell Table Lamp With Camel – 19th Century

Oriental-style inkwell table lamp with camel – 19th century

A rare, multifunctional desk accessory, made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An elegant period table lamp characterized by a refined, exotic and decorative taste.

The veined marble base houses a metal sculpture depicting a crouching camel, an iconographic element reminiscent of the Middle East and desert caravans.

The camel sculpture includes functional elements, such as an inkwell (identifiable by the raised lid on its back), and four turned bronze elements positioned on the sides of the marble base, which serve as pen rests.

This piece is part of the eclectic, Orientalist-style production that spread throughout Europe between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, intended for furnishing bourgeois studies and desks.

The lamp body is crafted of bronze with a burnished finish and features an arched arm richly crafted with plant details.

The amber-colored fabric lampshade casts a warm, evocative light, embellished with decorative borders that accentuate its vintage character.

An ideal object for enhancing classic spaces, studies, living rooms, or antique collections, combining both lighting and decorative value.

Condition: Good overall condition; patina on the bronze and signs of wear consistent with its age; a small piece of marble is missing.

Electrical system to be checked according to current regulations.

An object of particular interest for collectors of vintage desk accessories and Orientalist artifacts, a rare example of a desk element combined with a lighting function.

An object of great charm for those seeking a unique and characterful piece of furniture.

Dimensions: height 40 cm - marble base 18 x 10 cm