L.348

A large salon lamp by the Belgian manufacturer Moreau Frères in Liège. The lamp captivates with its extraordinarily impressive floral design in the classic Art Nouveau style of Belgium. This differs fundamentally from the rather dainty Belgian table lamps. The unusual height also makes it an "eye-catcher". The ornamentally embossed brass surface has an unusual treatment: there are polished, high-gloss areas that clearly stand out from the matt finished rest.

The lamp is probably made around 1900-1910. Moreau Frères named their lamps "Lampe Liégeoise" (= Lamp from Liège).

This splendid lamp should definitely be completed with a shade that matches its size, style and ornamentation. I succeeded to find the perfectly matching British tulip shade. The shape of this shade harmonizes very well with the curved shape of the lamp legs. In addition, its Art Nouveau floral motifs perfectly match the floral elements of the vase.

Another lucky purchase is the French glass chimney, which bears the name "Liégeoise" as part of its brand and can therefore be clearly assigned to the Liège lamps of Moreau Frères.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Glass chimney, tulip shade, globe holder.

Cleaning and repairs:
All brass parts carefully cleaned, but not polished, so as not to disturb the elegant finish of the lamp with high-gloss and matt-bronze parts.

Lamp body:
Lamp body made of three ornamental cast brass rods in Art Nouveau style, which are attached to each other in the middle and end in the form of large flowers. The vase is screwed in between the flower formations. Base side length approx. 24.5 cm. Vase made of embossed brass sheet, Ø 159 mm.
Drop-in font made of sheet brass. Lid embossed ornamentally, with extra oil filler. Ø 155 mm.

Burner:
18’’’ center-draft burner of Moreau Frères, Liège.
Wick knob marked: Lampe Liégeoise M.F.
Deflector marked: Breveté M.F. - S.G.D.G. 18.
Original flame disc with domed hat on tube.
Round wick Ø 30 mm.

Glass chimney:
18’’’ Matador chimney with slim bulge. Height 290 mm, Ø fitter 63 mm.
Marked: Cristal - Fabriqué en France - Marque Déposée - Liégeoise 18’’’ + VR in a star.

Shade and shade holder:
British tulip shade, colourless frosted glass, transparent floral motifs in Art Nouveau style, top rim fluted.
Height 166 mm, Ø fitter 103 and top rim 207 mm.
100 mm globe holder for 20’’’ burners.
 
Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 52.0 cm, total height with chimney 85.9 cm.
Total weight 4600 g.