White gold porcelain table lamp with brass base

Porcelain table lamp with white gold and brass base. The floral decoration was handcrafted from precious gold by a craft company around 1980. It is actually adorned with round golden lilies on a white background, making it an extremely elegant and versatile porcelain lamp, in perfect condition.

The lampshade is conical, made from rolled material in an ivory color, edged with trim, and shows minimal signs of use.

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Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This style was influenced by Napoleon's reign, characterized by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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