Add a commanding touch of French Empire elegance to your study, library, or entryway with this striking neoclassical Bouillotte table lamp. Purchased from Neiman Marcus in the early 2000s, this exceptional piece beautifully pairs classic historical proportions with premium 21st-century manufacturing. The lamp features a remarkably heavy, solid brass baluster column rising from a deeply dished tray base—traditionally used in 18th-century French card games to hold melting wax and tokens. Four elegant serpentine s-curve arms branch outward, culminating in crisp, polished candelabra sockets. It is topped by a heavy, opaque ebonized tole painted metal shade that can be adjusted down the central brass rod mechanism to masterfully direct light and reduce glare. The high-pressure brass forging gives this substantial lamp an incredible, luxury weight. Thanks to its original factory lacquer, the brass remains brilliantly bright with an exquisite mirror-like reflection, completely free of pitting, flaking, or tarnish. Has a heavy-duty rotary wheel switch integrated directly into the power cord. Rolling the thumb wheel lets you cycle between a Low setting (perfect for soft ambient lighting) and a High setting (ideal for reading or desk work). Requires four candelabra style bulbs, not to exceed 40 watts each. No bulbs included.