Renaissance-style Table Lamp In Carved Polychrome Wood With Cherubs

Key Details

• Body material: wood carved in relief and hand-painted in polychrome.
• Style: Renaissance / traditional craftsmanship.
• Period: first half of the 20th century.
• Architectural elements: Corinthian capital with volutes, caulicles, and acanthus leaves.
• Decorative motifs: carved flowers, garlands, and cherubs.
• Lampshade: patchwork fabric in pastel, beige, pink, and blue tones, with gold accents.
• Total height: 107 cm (with lampshade).
• Height to the socket: 80 cm.
• Base: 17 × 17 cm.
• Condition: very good overall condition.

Renaissance-inspired table lamp, made of wood carved in relief and hand-painted in polychrome. It features a column with a Corinthian capital adorned with volutes, caulicles, and acanthus leaves, faithful to classical architectural style.

The shaft is divided into four sections by gilded rings; each section features delicate carvings of flowers, garlands, and small angels, painted in a beautiful polychrome scheme that lends depth, texture, and a distinctly sculptural character. The column is topped by two rings separated by a scotia, in a balance characteristic of Renaissance craftsmanship reinterpreted in the 20th century.

The lamp retains a patchwork fabric shade, composed of classic fabrics in pastel, beige, pink, and blue tones, with floral motifs and a gold finish, creating a dialogue between craftsmanship and decoration.

In a contemporary interior, this type of antique piece brings warmth, visual richness, and a collector’s touch, becoming a focal point in a living room, entryway, or bedroom—whether the style is modern, classic, or eclectic.