French Mushroom-Shaped Glass Table Lamp from Loire Chateau

A striking and sculptural art glass table lamp, French in origin, dating to the late 20th century and acquired from the private collection of a château in the Loire Valley. This piece exemplifies the bold decorative style of the period, with strong nods to both Art Deco revival and Murano-inspired glasswork.

The lamp features a wide, mottled glass shade in warm, fiery tones of amber, ochre, and sienna, beautifully paired with a tall, curvaceous base in marbled yellow glass. The hand-blown quality and rich colouring lend the lamp a distinctive presence, enhanced by contrasting matte black metal fittings and base. The form is fluid yet well-balanced, blending decorative artistry with practical function.

Provenance: From the furnishings of a 19th-century château near Tours, Loire Valley, France
Date: Circa 1980s–1990s
Origin: France
Material: Blown and fused art glass with metal fittings; blue-yellow stand and yellow-orange pate de verre; stand and glass shade ("pate de verre") both illuminated with 1 bulb each (2 total)
Condition: Very good; light surface wear consistent with age, rewired and fully functional 
Height: 43 cm (height); Stand: 16 cm (height); Glass shade (pate de verre): 26 cm (diameter)

A fine decorative object with both visual charm and provenance, this lamp offers a touch of French château elegance with a modernist twist.