Retro Cold Painted Metal Pineapple Lamp Base, France c1970
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A retro cold painted metal pineapple lamp base, France, c1970 in the manner of Maison Charles, the striking 'Lampe Ananas' with polychrome painted fruit complete with folded metal leaves and crown, central stem fitted with socket, raised on a circular domed base, unmarked. Height 63 cm
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- Pineapple - The pineapple, named because of its resemblance to a pine cone, was an exotic and scarce fruit in the 18th century. It became a popular decorative motif on furniture, silver ceramics, glass and clocks during this time.
- Manner of .... / Style of ..... - A cataloguing term where the item, in the opinion of the cataloguer is a work in the style of the artist, craftsman or designer, possibly of a later period.
- Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
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