Baroque Repoussé Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Fabric Shade

Design & Inspiration

Some lamps light a room. This one commands it. The Baroque Repoussé Brass Table Lamp draws from the grandeur of 17th and 18th-century European decorative arts — a period when even the humblest object in a nobleman's salon was conceived as a sculptural statement. The moment it is placed on a console or bedside surface, it reorganizes the room around itself, the way a well-placed chandelier defines a ceiling.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The base is cast and hand-worked brass, shaped through the repoussé technique: metal pushed and coaxed from behind to raise relief imagery on the surface. The result is a vocabulary of deeply carved acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage, and pierced latticework that catches light from multiple angles — silvered surfaces creating a play of highlight and shadow across every decorative band. The upper collar features a baluster-form neck with engraved foliate reserves, while the splayed base rests on four ornately cast scrolled feet. The pleated cream fabric shade, edged with a woven gold trim braid, softens the lamp's output into a warm, diffused glow that highlights the metalwork below without competing with it.

Dimensions & Details

The shade measures approximately 40 cm in diameter, proportioned to balance the visual weight of the heavily worked brass base. The lamp accepts a standard E27 Edison screw bulb up to 60W, and is compatible with both 110V and 220V electrical systems. Weight: 4 kg. A single bulb illuminates the shade while casting ambient light downward through the pierced brass collar, creating layered lighting from a single source.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every lamp in this collection is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans working in the tradition of classical European metalwork. The repoussé and chasing techniques used here are the same methods employed by European guild craftsmen centuries ago — practiced today with the same patient attention to the raised relief, the depth of each scroll, and the crispness of each foliate edge. Brass & Wood sources only solid brass for the base, ensuring structural integrity alongside visual richness. Customization in finish and shade color is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this lamp made from?

The base is solid brass, hand-worked using the repoussé and chasing technique to create raised decorative relief. The shade is pleated fabric in cream with a woven gold trim braid along the lower edge.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the shade attaches to the brass fitting in a straightforward process. No tools are needed.

Can this lamp be customized?

Yes. This lamp is available in multiple brass finishes including Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold. Shade color customization is also available on request. Contact Brass & Wood to discuss your requirements before ordering.