Table Lamp from Charles Catteau/Raymond Chevalier Antique Boch Frères Keramis—Askania
Introducing Askania, a unique table lamp crafted from an antique ceramic cloisonné vase designed by Raymond Chevallier. Originating from the Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, this piece reflects the distinct "Persian" or Ottoman (Iznik) decor style emblematic of the late Art Deco era. The studio, Atelier de Fantaisie, under the guidance of Charles Catteau, Raymond Chevallier's successor, is celebrated for its dynamic ceramics influenced by Cubism, Japonisme, and the wonders of nature.
The base of this lamp showcases the company’s decor number D 69, an iconic Iznik pattern featuring vibrant floral medallions, delicate foliate tendrils, and intricate floral palmette motifs. Its markings suggest its creation before 1920.
Perfect for those with a flair for the maximalist aesthetic, it's paired with a custom contemporary lampshade with a platinum inner lining, in an exclusive Pierre Frey Paris fabric. This fabric, named Tabriz, pays homage to the saz style motifs of the 16th-century Ottoman Empire, distinguished by its sickle-shape. It’s innovatively reimagined as a brocade, integrating metallic imitation within its weft threads.
Height: 50 cm (19.6 in) with shade
Diameter: 32 cm (12.6 in) with shade
E27 fitting; we can adapt the plug depending on the country you will use it in.
We ship worldwide! Personal delivery/pick-up is also possible in the greater Amsterdam area.
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“Boch Frères Keramis was founded in 1841 by Eugène and Victor Boch and their brother-in-law, Jean-Baptiste Nothomb, in La Louviere, Belgium. Decades later in 1906, French ceramicist Charles Catteau joined the company as artistic director, a position he held for 42 years. His signature Art Deco designs were influenced by Japonisme, Cubism, and abstraction of nature, and he was ultimately responsible for the company’s transition from producing utilitarian objects to esteemed works of art. Boch Frères Keramis closed down in 1985, and though they were acquired by other companies afterward, they closed permanently in 2009.” —from Artnet
