Le Gas/Mont Joye Enamel-Painted Pansy Lamp, France, circa 1910-1920

Le Gas/Mont Joye Enamel-Painted Pansy Lamp, France, circa 1910-1920

An exquisite Art Nouveau Le Gas/Mont Joye vase, hand-blown in deep purple glass and delicately enamel-painted with pansy flowers, later adapted as a bespoke lamp with our unique dual light system. This design allows the vase itself to illuminate from within, casting a gentle violet glow, while also functioning as a traditional table lamp from the bulb above. The result is a lamp of extraordinary presence and charm, radiating both colour and craftsmanship.

A true one-off, this piece captures the refined artistry of early 20th-century French glasswork combined with modern lighting ingenuity.

Features

• Origin: France, circa 1910–1920
• Maker: Le Gas & Cie (formerly E. S. Mont and branded as Mont Joye)
• Period: Art Nouveau
• Material: Hand-blown purple glass with enamel-painted pansy design
• Adapted with dual light system - base illumination and upper lamp holder
• Dimensions (cm): 58 high (to bulb holder) x 20 wide x 18 deep
• Shade not included (illustrated example may be available separately)
• Fully rewired, PAT tested, fitted with a standard UK plug
• Condition: Excellent, with minor age-appropriate wear to enamel decoration

Desirability

• Rare and authentic Art Nouveau glass: Genuine Le Gas & Cie (formerly E. S. Mont and branded as Mont Joye) craftsmanship.
• Exceptional decoration: Hand-painted enamel pansies in fine detail and vivid colour.
• Unique dual lighting design: Creates a soft, romantic glow through the coloured glass base.
• One-of-a-kind adaptation: Combines period artistry with modern functionality.
• Collector’s piece: Ideal for enthusiasts of French art glass, Art Nouveau design, or bespoke lighting.

Brief Historical Note

Mont Joye was a tradename used by E. S. Mont, its successors, and Le Gas & Cie for cameo and enamel, painted glass made between the 1880s and 1920s. This name was among France’s most celebrated Art Nouveau glassmakers, and their work is renowned for hand-blown coloured glass, often richly decorated with enamel-painted botanical motifs, especially pansies - symbols of remembrance and affection in fin-de-siècle design. These pieces epitomised the Art Nouveau movement’s devotion to natural forms and fine craftsmanship. Adapted with a modern dual-lighting system, this lamp continues that tradition, transforming a historic work of art into a functional and atmospheric centrepiece.

A rare and captivating Le Gas/Mont Joye lamp, uniting early 20th-century French artistry with contemporary elegance - glowing proof of timeless design.

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