Lamp - Onyx - Vintage onyx egg lamp

Vintage rose onyx egg lamp – natural pink hue – 2.6 kg – translucent stone – 21 cm A superb decorative egg-shaped lamp, crafted from natural limestone onyx, with beautiful shades of pink, red, cream white and honey. A particularly decorative piece, whose natural veining reveals itself fully when lit, offering a warm light with reddish-orange reflections. Each band and color variation testify to the unique character of this natural stone, carefully worked and polished. Resting on a matching circular base, this lamp makes a gorgeous vintage decorative object, ideal for a refined interior, retro ambiance, or a cabinet of curiosities. Specifications: - Material: natural limestone onyx (presumed) - Shape: egg on circular base - Colors: pink, red, ivory white and honey - Height: 21 cm - Width: about 12 cm - Weight: 2.6 kg - Estimated era: second half of the 20th century - Lighting: functional - Electrical installation: probably replaced during its lifetime Condition: Good overall condition, with the natural peculiarities of the stone and some signs of age. The veining and mineral inclusions add to the object's character. The lamp works and emits a beautiful warm light that highlights the stone's depth and transparency. The photographs show the object both off and lit to appreciate the full richness of its colors. A decorative piece with timeless charm, as beautiful by day as it is luminous in the evening. Carefully packaged for shipment given the weight and fragility of the stone.

Estimate:£84.2

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