{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/products\/metro-tile-lamps","provider":"Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}