Pair Of French Stone Lion’s Paw Table Lamps Circa 1890 - 19¾"

This striking pair of sculptural table lamps was created from late 19th-century French garden basin feet, each base boldly shaped as a lion’s paw carved in stone. The surfaces carry the quiet poetry of age, with mottled greys, chalky deposits, and traces of moss nestled in the crevices, all combining into a richly layered patina. Now adapted for interior use, the feet support slender metal stems with twisted cloth cords and taupe linen shades, giving the lamps a presence that feels both substantial and refined.

The clawed paw motif reflects the neoclassical and Empire taste that flourished in 19th-century France, when such forms were widely used for garden furniture and architectural ornament. Monumental baths and basins often rested on paw feet, worked in limestone or in the newly developed cast stone, both valued for their resilience and the graceful way they weathered in the elements.

As a pair, these lamps command attention on a console or sideboard, bringing sculptural weight and a natural, mineral palette to an entryway, library, or garden room. Positioned to flank a mirror, their soft linen shades cast a warm, grounded light, or placed at either end of a long dining buffet they provide balance and atmosphere, enriching the space with depth and character.