Antique French Tole Urn Lamp Lion Mask Handles Neoclassical Empire 32”

This commanding antique tole urn lamp dates to the turn of the 20th century and was originally created as a grand mantel urn before being professionally electrified during the earliest decades of home lighting.
Finished in a richly aged golden lacquer with dramatic black lion mask ring pulls, it features classical Empire-style trophy motifs and a stepped plinth base inspired by 19th century French and Bohemian decorative arts.
The lamp was professionally rewired in the 1930s–40s using first-generation transparent braided electrical cord and retains its original Bakelite plug and brass socket assembly — making this a rare example of layered decorative and electrical history.
A museum-quality statement piece for dramatic interiors, formal parlors, or collector spaces.

Details:
• Height: approx. 32–33 inches
• Antique toleware urn body (c. 1880–1915)
• Early Bakelite plug & transparent braided cord
• Cast blackened lion mask ring handles
• Original stepped plinth base
• Single socket