Maison Charles Travertine Table Lamp with Brass Mounts, Signed
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Bears the makers mark.
The lamp is in nearly excellent original condition with minor signs of wear. Recently rewired, outfitted with a new silk shade and gold colored twisted rope style cord. European sockets (original) and plug, holds three E14 LED bulbs.
Currently wired for use in France, easily adjustable for select destination.
Measures: Diameter 12.25 in. x Height 25.63 in.
Ernest Charles took over Maison Ullman, which was specialising in the reproduction of old lighting, and created Maison Charles in 1908 in Paris. In 1920, Emile Albert Charles took over the company. His brother Pierre joined him in 1932. 1959 was a historic turning point for Maison Charles. Jean and Jacques, Emile’s sons, joined the business. Both studied interior design. Less than a year later, the father and his sons created the Charles style, combining classicism and modernity. They created the lamps Ananas (Pineapple), Pomme de Pin (Pinecone), Maïs (Corn) and Lotus .
In 1965, the family created the Inox collection and the Orgues lamps which are now a flagship product. In 1971, Christyane Charles, Jean’s spouse, created the Christyane collection, inspired by plant patterns. Maison Charles joined Comité Colbert in 1984. This committee rounds up the most renowned French artistic and creative companies.
Charles is still in business today, and in addition to the range of historic lights that have made the house’s reputation, they create a more contemporary range, as well as customized lights.
Maison Charles
Founded 1908, Paris, France
- Founded
- 1908, Paris
- Founder
- Ernest Charles
- Known for
- Bronze and gilt lighting, travertine table lamps
- Notable model
- Organ Lamp, 1965
Maison Charles was founded in 1908 by Ernest Charles, who purchased the Ullmann bronze works and initially specialized in reproducing antique lighting in bronze. His son Emile Albert took over in 1920 and was joined in 1932 by his brother Pierre.
In the late 1950s Ernest's grandsons Jacques and Jean joined the business; Jacques designed the Inox Collection, including the 1965 Organ Lamp. Chrystiane Charles later became artistic director, creating over 300 lamp models, including table lamps built around egg-shaped travertine forms on brass bases.
Biographical detail from Incollect / Pamono dealer references.
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Notes on this piece
- Antique lighting. Sold as a decorative object. Where a piece has been rewired we say so in the description. Any antique lighting should be inspected and installed by a licensed electrician before use.
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