Petite French Art Deco Pressed Glass Mushroom Lamp Signed D’Avesn Circa 1930 - 11¾"

With quiet elegance, this French Art Deco mushroom table lamp in subtly bluish frosted verre pressé, signed D’Avesn France to the shade, pairs a gently domed cap with a harmonious spherical base, each rendered in deeply molded relief that unfolds in stylized concentric petals and flowing ribbed veining. The glass catches and softens the light to create a luminous, atmospheric glow, while a patinated metal collar with spiral finials lends a gentle counterpoint to the softness of the glass. The lamp survives in very good condition, the metal showing only light, even oxidation. The glass retains its crisp detail with only minor surface wear and no chips or cracks observed, a graceful expression of its era.

The design reflects the interwar fascination with sculptural pressed glass that married botanical motifs to streamlined geometry. Pierre d’Avesn, born Pierre Girre, trained in the workshops of René Lalique before developing his own models in the late 1920s, collaborating with French glassworks to produce finely molded décor in cool opalescent tones. The molded signature and crisp relief are characteristic of his work and illustrate the French savoir-faire that defined Art Deco lighting.

This lamp brings a gentle, atmospheric light to a bedside, dressing table, or writing desk, where its soft blue glow feels both intimate and inviting. Its compact scale allows it to nestle effortlessly into layered vignettes on a console or side table, the cool, frosted glass offering a serene counterpoint to warm woods, marquetry, or patinated metals. For a more intentional look, pair it with chrome, mirrored accents, or lacquered pieces to echo a Deco sensibility, or let its tender curves and diffused light introduce a note of feminine elegance that softens and romanticizes the room’s palette.