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Charming vintage Dresden lace porcelain boudoir lamp featuring an elegant Victorian-style lady dressed in an elaborate pink and cream ruffled gown with a matching bonnet. The figure holds a basket decorated with applied porcelain flowers and is mounted on an ornate porcelain base accented with hand-painted gold decoration.
The lady’s dress was created using the traditional Dresden porcelain lace technique, in which real textile lace was coated in porcelain slip and fired, leaving behind a delicate porcelain mesh. The intricate layered skirt, floral applications, facial painting, and Rococo-inspired base give the lamp a highly decorative mid-century German appearance.
The porcelain is marked with the blue crown and script monogram associated with Franz Wittwer of Dresden-Gittersee, Germany, a workshop known for Dresden lace figurines and decorative porcelain lamps.
A beautiful accent for a bedroom, dressing table, vanity, bedside table, or collector’s display.
Maker
Franz Wittwer
Mark
Blue crown with script monogram.
Circa Date
Mid-20th century, approximately 1950s–1970s.
Origin
Dresden-Gittersee, Germany.
Measurements
Height: 11 inches / 27.9 cm
Length: 7.5 inches / 19.1 cm
Depth: 6 inches / 15.2 cm
Material
Porcelain with applied porcelain lace, hand-painted decoration, gilt accents, electrical components, and cord.
Color
Pink, cream, white, green, and gold.
Condition Report
The lamp is currently wired for 220V electrical service and will need to be professionally rewired for 110–120V use in the United States or other countries using 110–120V electrical systems. The existing wiring, socket, and cord are vintage and are being sold as-is. We strongly recommend inspection and rewiring by a qualified electrician before use.
No lampshade or light bulb is included unless shown in the photographs.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Packing
Your item will be professionally packed using high-grade packing materials. The delicate porcelain lace, flowers, figure, lamp stem, and base will be individually protected and generously cushioned for safe transportation. Shipping includes tracking and insurance.