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This vintage Chinoiserie table lamp features two highly detailed gilded elephants positioned atop a faux stack of antique leather-bound books. Designed by renownedlighting manufacturer,Frederick Cooper, the lamp is topped with its original elephant finial and retains the distinctive fabric trapezoid shade adorned with vertical stripes and a herringbone pattern.
Frederick Cooper lamps are known for their distinctive decorative designs and quality construction, and this lamp is no exception. The combination of cast elephants, architectural base, and original shade makes this an attractive accent lamp for traditional, eclectic, Hollywood Regency, or library interiors.
Maker: Frederick Cooper
Origin: United States
Material: Cast metal with bronze finish, wood, fabric shade
Style: Hollywood Regency / Traditional
Date:20th century
Other Notable Features:
• Original elephant finial
• Original Frederick Cooper hardware
• Coordinating rectangular shade included
• Two sculptural elephant figures on stepped architectural base
Condition
Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Very minor finish wear and patina to the metal components. The lamp worked when tested, however all vintage lighting should be inspected for safety.
Approximate Dimensions
Overall Height:19.5 in.
Shade Width: 14.5 in.
Shade Depth: 10 in.
Base Width: 8.5 in.
Base Depth: 6.75 in.
Number3 Notes
Frederick Cooper excelled at creating lamps that were more than lighting—they were decorative objects in their own right. The sculpted elephants, original finial, and tailored shade give this example a collected, well-traveled character without feeling overly ornate. It is equally at home on a library table, entry console, or campaign-style chest.
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