Iris Lampe de Nuit
The “Lampe de Nuit” is a type of nightlight used during the 18th century. The vase is filled with water and a candlestick is placed inside, with the water level to the edge. As the candle burns, it slowly floats up, until the stump rolls over and is extinguished. At least that’s what happens most of the time, so please only use this candle with supervision, like any other open flame. The design of the Lampe de Nuit also catches the wax drippings into its bowl of water, for easier cleanup. The Lampe de Nuit can also be used as a vase for cut flowers, or more commonly, a bulb could be placed on the hole and forced to bloom. You can see one in use in “Le Coucher de La Mariee“ by Pierre Antoine Baudouin.
The Iris lampe de Nuit is inspired by 17th century botanical engravings. Finding information about its meanings was surprisingly hard and vague, but the flower is associated with the goddess Iris, as well as with the passion of Christ.
6 1/4” x 3 3/4”
Porcelain, 22k gold accents
Made by hand in NYC
The “Lampe de Nuit” is a type of nightlight used during the 18th century. The vase is filled with water and a candlestick is placed inside, with the water level to the edge. As the candle burns, it slowly floats up, until the stump rolls over and is extinguished. At least that’s what happens most of the time, so please only use this candle with supervision, like any other open flame. The design of the Lampe de Nuit also catches the wax drippings into its bowl of water, for easier cleanup. The Lampe de Nuit can also be used as a vase for cut flowers, or more commonly, a bulb could be placed on the hole and forced to bloom. You can see one in use in “Le Coucher de La Mariee“ by Pierre Antoine Baudouin.
The Iris lampe de Nuit is inspired by 17th century botanical engravings. Finding information about its meanings was surprisingly hard and vague, but the flower is associated with the goddess Iris, as well as with the passion of Christ.
6 1/4” x 3 3/4”
Porcelain, 22k gold accents
Made by hand in NYC
The “Lampe de Nuit” is a type of nightlight used during the 18th century. The vase is filled with water and a candlestick is placed inside, with the water level to the edge. As the candle burns, it slowly floats up, until the stump rolls over and is extinguished. At least that’s what happens most of the time, so please only use this candle with supervision, like any other open flame. The design of the Lampe de Nuit also catches the wax drippings into its bowl of water, for easier cleanup. The Lampe de Nuit can also be used as a vase for cut flowers, or more commonly, a bulb could be placed on the hole and forced to bloom. You can see one in use in “Le Coucher de La Mariee“ by Pierre Antoine Baudouin.
The Iris lampe de Nuit is inspired by 17th century botanical engravings. Finding information about its meanings was surprisingly hard and vague, but the flower is associated with the goddess Iris, as well as with the passion of Christ.
6 1/4” x 3 3/4”
Porcelain, 22k gold accents
Made by hand in NYC