L. Lebeuf et Cie Montereau - Teapot - Model "Night-Light...

In the heart of the 19th century, before the advent of electricity, the evening ritual of tea or medicinal infusion required an object of extraordinary ingenuity and beauty: the Veilleuse-Tisanière. This magnificent piece, entirely made in creamy white faience, embodies the domestic elegance of 19th-century France. The base bears the famous circular blue under-glass brand mark "L. Lebeuf et C.ie - Montereau", a prestigious signature that places the production of this piece in the golden age of the manufactory, between 1825 and 1840, under the direction of Louis Lebeuf. This is not a reproduction, but a fragment of European history that has come down to us. The genius of this object lies in its double nature. It is not only for display: by inserting a modern candle tea-light into the base, the tisanière will emit a warm, soft glow, keeping your infusion at the perfect temperature for hours without ever burning it. With its sculptural silhouette reminiscent of a neoclassical tower, the glossy finish and the stylized side handles, it adapts magnificently to both a historic home and a modern setting as a striking contrast piece ("mix & match"). Perfect on a dining room sideboard, above a fireplace, or on the nightstand in the bedroom. Lit at night, the small geometric ventilation holes project delicate shadows on the walls, creating a relaxing, intimate, old-world atmosphere. It is the ultimate object for those who love self-care and slow rhythms. • Manifattura: L. Lebeuf et Cie (Montereau, France) • Epoca: Circa 1830 (First Empire / Louis-Philippe period) • Materiale: Terraglia forte / Ceramica fine dell'epoca • Composizione: Set completo in 3 pezzi (Fornelletto scaldavande inferiore, Teiera/Infusiera superiore, Coperchio originale) • Colore: Bianco latte / Avorio lucido tipico della terraglia francese antica • Stile: Neoclassico / Biedermeier / Campagna Francese • Condizioni: Vintage, conservato originale - vedere foto in galleria che sono parte integrante della descrizione

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