An Art Deco Mood Lamp of a Bird on a Marble Base – France

A French Art Deco mood lamp, featuring a stylised silvered spelter bird in flight beside a frosted glass globe, all mounted on a sleek black marble base with white veining. The bird’s dynamic form captures the streamlined elegance of the 1930s, while the softly glowing globe creates a warm, atmospheric light. Mood lamps, also known as lamps d’ambiance, became popular in France during the Art Deco period as both decorative and functional pieces. Designed not to provide strong task lighting but instead to create atmosphere, they were often placed on mantels, sideboards, or bedside tables. The combination of sculptural metalwork with marble bases and frosted globes reflected the period’s fascination with both modernity and luxury. Subjects such as animals in motion, dancers, and stylised figures were common motifs, making these lamps both collectible objets d’art and practical sources of light. Dimensions: 13cm high × 21cm wide × 12cm deep.Base: 20cm long × 8cm deep.France, c. 1930.