Vintage 1950s–60s French Paris Metro Glass Tile Table Lamp with Silk Shade
Vintage 1950s–60s French Paris Metro Glass Tile Table Lamp with Silk Shade
The Details
Designer: Unknown
Dimensions:
Base - W 14cm × H 16cm × D 8cm
Shade - W 28cm × H 39cm × D 18cm
Materials: Glass metro tiles, Silk lampshade
Period: Circa 1950-1960
Place of Origin: Paris, France
Condition: Good Vintage Condition/ Restored Elements
The Story
This 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.
The 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.
Paired with a bespoke silk lampshade, the piece balances industrial materiality with a refined, contemporary finish, creating a striking contrast between heritage and modern design.
Ideal as an accent or ambient table lamp, it brings both warmth and narrative depth to interiors.
Sold individually, with four available.
Condition Report
The 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.
The silk lampshades are newly made locally from high-quality silk, and the electrical wiring has been updated for safe use in modern interiors.
Overall presented in good vintage condition with restored elements.
Provenance & Authenticity
- Authentic vintage Paris Metro tile piece, 1950s–60s
- Each lamp unique due to original materials
- Restored elements: bespoke silk lampshade and updated wiring
Styling Notes
- Ideal for accent or ambient lighting in living rooms, bedrooms or entryways
- Pairs well with industrial, eclectic, and contemporary interiors
Collector Notes
- Architectural fragment from the Paris Metro, repurposed into a functional object
- Connects modern interiors to the heritage of early 20th-century Parisian design
Browse more vintage lighting.
All sales are final on this item.
Does not include bulb.
The Details
Designer: Unknown
Dimensions:
Base - W 14cm × H 16cm × D 8cm
Shade - W 28cm × H 39cm × D 18cm
Materials: Glass metro tiles, Silk lampshade
Period: Circa 1950-1960
Place of Origin: Paris, France
Condition: Good Vintage Condition/ Restored Elements
The Story
This 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.
The 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.
Paired with a bespoke silk lampshade, the piece balances industrial materiality with a refined, contemporary finish, creating a striking contrast between heritage and modern design.
Ideal as an accent or ambient table lamp, it brings both warmth and narrative depth to interiors.
Sold individually, with four available.
Condition Report
The 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.
The silk lampshades are newly made locally from high-quality silk, and the electrical wiring has been updated for safe use in modern interiors.
Overall presented in good vintage condition with restored elements.
Provenance & Authenticity
- Authentic vintage Paris Metro tile piece, 1950s–60s
- Each lamp unique due to original materials
- Restored elements: bespoke silk lampshade and updated wiring
Styling Notes
- Ideal for accent or ambient lighting in living rooms, bedrooms or entryways
- Pairs well with industrial, eclectic, and contemporary interiors
Collector Notes
- Architectural fragment from the Paris Metro, repurposed into a functional object
- Connects modern interiors to the heritage of early 20th-century Parisian design
Browse more vintage lighting.
All sales are final on this item.
Does not include bulb.
