{"title":"Lighting","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"metro-tile-lamps","title":"Vintage 1950s–60s French Paris Metro Glass Tile Table Lamp with Silk Shade","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBase - W 14cm × H 16cm × D 8cm\u003cbr\u003eShade - W 28cm × H 39cm × D 18cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass metro tiles, Silk lampshade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950-1960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eParis, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good Vintage Condition\/ Restored Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage French table lamp, crafted from original Paris Metro glass tiles dating from the 1950s–60s, offers a unique connection to the architectural history of Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is composed of authentic metro tiles, each carrying subtle variations, surface wear, and occasional chips that reflect decades of use within the city’s underground network. These characteristics give every lamp a distinct identity and a tangible sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a bespoke silk lampshade, the piece balances industrial materiality with a refined, contemporary finish, creating a striking contrast between heritage and modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an accent or ambient table lamp, it brings both warmth and narrative depth to interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually, with four available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass base is formed from original Paris Metro tiles and shows signs of age, including small chips and surface wear, which contribute to the character and authenticity of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk lampshades are newly made locally from high-quality silk, and the electrical wiring has been updated for safe use in modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall presented in good vintage condition with restored elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Condition Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic vintage Paris Metro tile piece, 1950s–60s\u003cbr\u003e- Each lamp unique due to original materials\u003cbr\u003e- Restored elements: bespoke silk lampshade and updated wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ideal for accent or ambient lighting in living rooms, bedrooms or entryways\u003cbr\u003e- Pairs well with industrial, eclectic, and contemporary interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Architectural fragment from the Paris Metro, repurposed into a functional object\u003cbr\u003e- Connects modern interiors to the heritage of early 20th-century Parisian design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/lighting\" title=\"Lighting\"\u003evintage lighting.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Returns Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/returns-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales are final on this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes not include bulb.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56097601978534,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5274\/7430\/files\/6.jpg?v=1772178603"},{"product_id":"brass-lamps","title":"Vintage 1970s Danish Vitrika Brass Desk Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitrika\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitrika\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W 40cm x D 40cm x H 46cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid brass, with painted shade interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danish Modernist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good Vintage Condition \/ Restored Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Danish desk lamp by Vitrika is a refined example of the country's celebrated post-war lighting tradition, a discipline that produced some of the most enduring domestic objects of the twentieth century. Crafted in solid brass and originally designated \u003cem\u003eskrivebordslampe\u003c\/em\u003e, or writing desk lamp, the piece was conceived for considered domestic use: a study, a desk, a quiet corner where light is intended to be lived with rather than simply switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive through the 1960s and 1970s, Vitrika sat within a generation of Danish manufacturers who shared a particular sensibility, restraint, material honesty, and an unhurried sense of proportion - alongside houses such as Lyfa and Fog \u0026amp; Mørup. Its silhouette is deliberately spare. Clean geometry, a soft reflective dome, and the warm tonal depth of solid brass give the piece a presence that is felt rather than announced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass from this period ages with particular grace. The finish has begun to mellow into the gentle patina that collectors of Danish design specifically seek out, lending the lamp a warmth that newly produced pieces cannot replicate. The original Vitrika label remains legibly affixed to the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually, with two available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp is structurally sound and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid brass shows minimal wear consistent with age, with light surface mellowing and a soft patina that contribute to its warmth and individuality. The original Vitrika maker's label is intact on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electrical wiring has been updated for safe use in modern interiors, with sympathetic braided cloth-covered cord in keeping with the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall presented in good vintage condition with restored elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Condition Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic Danish vintage piece by Vitrika, circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e- Original maker's label intact on underside\u003cbr\u003e- Solid brass construction, finish naturally aged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Originally designed as a desk lamp for studies and writing spaces\u003cbr\u003e- Pairs well with Danish modernist, Scandinavian, and contemporary minimalist interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Documented example by Vitrika, a recognised Danish lighting manufacturer\u003cbr\u003e- Sits within the lineage of mid-century Danish lighting design\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/lighting\" title=\"Lighting\"\u003evintage lighting.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Returns Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/returns-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e - All sales are final on this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes not include bulb.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56097616855206,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5274\/7430\/files\/1.jpg?v=1772178602"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/lighting.oembed","provider":"Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}