Exquisite Early 20th-Century Sèvres Porcelain “Bird of Paradise” Table Lamp - 27½"

A sculptural French table lamp of poetic whimsy, this early 20th century piece features a hand-painted Sèvres porcelain bird of paradise, signed, and rendered in vivid polychrome tones that remain remarkably bright and glossy. The graceful figure, a berry poised delicately in its beak, rises from a rocky mound set above a circular cobalt blue plinth enriched with intricate gilt frieze work, all anchored by an openwork rocaille ormolu base that lends the composition a sense of movement and flourish. A slender gilt brass upright ascends from the center and is enveloped by pressed and chased foliate branches and blossoms, allowing the lamp to unfold beautifully in the round, with each angle offering a new interplay of color, texture, and detail. Condition is very good, the gilding showing gentle, timeworn softness and the leaves displaying light surface wear, minor rubbing to the porcelain gilding, and a few small age bends at the leaf tips, with no visible cracks, a testament to the piece’s careful preservation and enduring charm.

Place this lamp where it can breathe - on a console, guéridon, or finely veneered commode - so its porcelain curves and gilded details can be admired from every angle. Crown it with a quiet ivory silk or parchment shade, just enough to soften the light and let the craftsmanship speak. It moves effortlessly between worlds: lending sophistication to a Louis XV–inspired salon, harmonizing with lacquer or chinoiserie, or adding a spark of charm to a library or dressing room. Tall and graceful, it brings height without weight, catching the eye on an entry table or casting a warm, intimate glow beside a sofa.