tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post176134863805270131..comments2024-03-26T00:10:40.751-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: Winning Bid: Directoire Bouillotte LampReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-82275250694934002032011-07-25T02:59:43.067-04:002011-07-25T02:59:43.067-04:00REGGIE-
You are going to start a run on bouillot...REGGIE-<br /><br /><br />You are going to start a run on bouillottes...if not indeed a rush and a stampede. And a good thing, too.<br />Yours is a fine example, very chic. It has wonderful charm and integrity.<br />You will have it for the rest of your life--and will enjoy it every time you see it.<br />Cheers, DIANE<br />http://www.thestylesaloniste.com/Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-82144616093627394992011-07-23T15:07:36.584-04:002011-07-23T15:07:36.584-04:00The lamp is beautiful and I think the green candle...The lamp is beautiful and I think the green candles are lovely really add a glow. I was unfamiliar with the style and now shall have to keep an eye out for one.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-49138001783466354832011-07-22T09:30:18.750-04:002011-07-22T09:30:18.750-04:00Hello Reggie,
I always enjoy reading about your fi...Hello Reggie,<br />I always enjoy reading about your finds and discoveries for your home--and the restoration process. Your minatures would look great next to these lamps. BarbaraGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-59127512859987254762011-07-22T06:31:47.954-04:002011-07-22T06:31:47.954-04:00Anon 1:53: I suspect that I may have a similar sw...Anon 1:53: I suspect that I may have a similar swan-supported Bouillotte lamp as yours, and agree that it is most handsome. I have come across silver Bouillotte lamps, such as my recent acquisition, in the past, but only infrequently. Although I got it for what I consider to be a very good price (less than what a new pair of Gucci loafers costs), your "find" of one for only $14 is a true score!<br /><br />Tess: Thank you for commenting on the candles. I thought I might get a few "tsk-tsk" comments for using green candles (as opposed to "anything so long as they are white"), and am pleased that you like them, as do I. So summery!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-74334473857731816922011-07-22T06:23:21.007-04:002011-07-22T06:23:21.007-04:00JWP: One has a most vivid connection with those wh...JWP: One has a most vivid connection with those who came before us when one has something, such as a Bouillotte lamp, that is antique and that is as useful and functional today as it was when it was first made. When lighting this lamp, and using it to illuminate our table, I do feel as if time has gone into a warp, and I could be enjoying its light at any time over the more than 200 years it has been around, lighting tables. I often play a little game of considering what people would be wearing, and how rooms would be decorated at specific dates over a possession's life, say--in this case--1799, or 1840, or 1915, or 1970...<br /><br />MDR: Now, that Napoleon fellow sure knew the impact that style and decoration could have, considering his clothes, furnishings, palaces, and more. Imagine that a head of state today could have anywhere near the level that he had. But then, I suppose it helps to be an Emperor, at least for a while!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-53362643046179889252011-07-21T07:31:54.631-04:002011-07-21T07:31:54.631-04:00Patsy: It is indeed somewhat bittersweet that the ...Patsy: It is indeed somewhat bittersweet that the owners of the bowl and cigarette box no longer have use for them. Particularly since the engraving on them is both lovely and thoughtful. I don't believe the lamp was their's.<br /><br />Bourbon: Yes, Boy does agree with you!<br /><br />Camilla: We both appreciate each others' taste. I fully expect that I will come to a point when I want to simplify and streamline, as you are. At the end of the day it is just "stuff."<br /><br />Acanthus: It is funny how things turn up when we aren't searching for them. There was a time that we were looking to buy Bouillotte lamps, and could hardly find them, and the ones we found were often out of our price range. At this sale there were five of them (most unusual) and the prices they were hammered at were very reasonable!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-60595816284768159112011-07-20T14:28:16.301-04:002011-07-20T14:28:16.301-04:00Beautiful. The contrast of the green candles is pe...Beautiful. The contrast of the green candles is perfect.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-23292082862661950922011-07-20T07:40:09.777-04:002011-07-20T07:40:09.777-04:00Une Femme: You might reconsider--Bouillotte lamps ...Une Femme: You might reconsider--Bouillotte lamps are made entirely of metal, so are more forgiving to the attention of rambunctious little hands than one might think...<br /><br />Jane and Lance Hattat: I encourage you to keep your eyes out for a Bouillotte lamp to add to your lighting collection(s). But you will find, as I have, that it is difficult to only have one of them...<br /><br />Martha: I am sure that yours are quite lovely. Our later, reproduction ones are quite handsome. I am not at all opposed to owning reproductions, so long as they are well made and have some patina to them.<br /><br />David Toms: Thank you, you will enjoy having one when you find it.<br /><br />My Notting Hill: You are correct, "need" is a word vested with meaning for many of us. That is why I used it in quotations in my post.Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-90450450670519926082011-07-20T01:53:14.402-04:002011-07-20T01:53:14.402-04:00I should stop reading your "new acquisition&q...I should stop reading your "new acquisition" postings, Reggie, as they always leave me feeling somewhat envious. I'm also a fan of the bouillotte lamp and have four of them in my living room. Unfortunately I couldn't possibly afford to buy genuinely antique bouilottes, so all of mine are newer versions of the design. My favorite employs swan figures that hold up the candle cups(?). Sounds tacky, I know, but it's really quite nicely done. And that particular lamp only cost me fourteen bucks and some change (plus shipping), as I found found it on eBay, misidenitifed and poorly marketed.<br /><br />I've never before seen a silverplated version of a bouillotte before, so your lamp is especially intriguing, and I never knew the bases of these lamps were meant to hold poker chips either. Interesting! Thanks for sharing both the information and the lovely images.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-54800047771331310532011-07-19T21:24:11.360-04:002011-07-19T21:24:11.360-04:00Reggie, you are in such august company with the pu...Reggie, you are in such august company with the purchase of this handsome lamp! I was recently looking at a copy of Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study (it hangs at the National Gallery of Art), and there is a bouillotte lamp just like yours.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-37452456074374095432011-07-19T13:21:14.242-04:002011-07-19T13:21:14.242-04:00Reggie,
I'm reading a novel that takes place ...Reggie,<br />I'm reading a novel that takes place in France in the 1790's and now can picture the characters aglow under the suttle lighting of bouillotte magic. Love the shade on this, its shape and age.<br />Fascinating, as always<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-49367188396430063672011-07-19T08:58:30.703-04:002011-07-19T08:58:30.703-04:00Reggie,
You beat me to this post...and of course s...Reggie,<br />You beat me to this post...and of course so well done I shall not even bother. I love Boullotte lamps and (stupidly) let one go some time ago. I have been on a recent search for a new one for the top of a small secretary. I think a lovely way to spend the day would be to just "shop" for one at your house ;)<br /><br />The mention of the one you use on the table with candles is just a fantastic idea as I am always unplugging a candlestick lamp with shade on ours!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-43352381679450987492011-07-19T08:43:13.128-04:002011-07-19T08:43:13.128-04:00Bouillotte lamps are very good but Candelabra are...Bouillotte lamps are very good but Candelabra are even better i feel.greenlanternhttp://greenlanternindustries.com/Candelabra-Lamp-c-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-30319167524682313932011-07-19T00:28:12.383-04:002011-07-19T00:28:12.383-04:00I love Bouillotte lamps as well - as you say, a cl...I love Bouillotte lamps as well - as you say, a classic that can go anywhere. Yours is lovely - you did obviously well at the auction. Also love the sound of your punch bowl.quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-82122271350143481582011-07-18T22:38:33.314-04:002011-07-18T22:38:33.314-04:00Oh Reggie, what a marvelous find you made! I am so...Oh Reggie, what a marvelous find you made! I am so very jealous! I wish you much enjoyment and pleasure in your lovely find. JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435775838822052749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-35140566207468530892011-07-18T14:33:50.341-04:002011-07-18T14:33:50.341-04:00Since I am on a never-ending quest to make my surr...Since I am on a never-ending quest to make my surroundings as simple as possible I tend to avoid most light fixtures in my price range as hideous. The few I do have are from Target and Ikea. <br /><br />Of course, I completely admire your impeccable taste and love these posts. It is just that a Bouillote is neither within my budget or suitable for my house.<br /><br />xox CamillaCate Fitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835720513248934609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-52281540894794771582011-07-18T12:20:19.697-04:002011-07-18T12:20:19.697-04:00Oh I have one of these, bought back in my single ...Oh I have one of these, bought back in my single days, I absolutely adore these lamps, they are just beautiful and fit in with any interior - I hope Boy agrees with me on that one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-69987769768488454732011-07-18T11:22:02.954-04:002011-07-18T11:22:02.954-04:00I love coming here and learning something new!
B...I love coming here and learning something new! <br /><br />Bittersweet that the sellers no longer have a use for their wedding presents, but nice that you will enjoy, use and appreciate them anew.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-22447734235210284132011-07-18T11:08:09.032-04:002011-07-18T11:08:09.032-04:00Don't you find need is a relative word? I pref...Don't you find need is a relative word? I prefer to associate it with the spirit versus the practical realm of everyday. At least that's what I tell myself when I buy certain things... Your silver Bouillotte is gorgeous! Love the color candles you paired it with.My Notting Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029931096995642571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-84035674318494450632011-07-17T23:31:07.372-04:002011-07-17T23:31:07.372-04:00Reggie, a beautiful lamp and you have a very disce...Reggie, a beautiful lamp and you have a very discerning eye! It is truly lovely.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-46649404499121668822011-07-17T20:45:50.949-04:002011-07-17T20:45:50.949-04:00Now, i have learnt something wonderfully new. MM, ...Now, i have learnt something wonderfully new. MM, I am going to have to start looking for one. You have started a trend!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-92124767340213855342011-07-17T18:10:27.658-04:002011-07-17T18:10:27.658-04:00I do -- I have two -- both of the "second&quo...I do -- I have two -- both of the "second" period -- one a bit older (and therefore nicer) than the other. The "nicer" one was bought at an Estate Sale of a Judge in the city -- in my younger days, when I was a legal secretary, he often heard my bosses cases. <br /><br />I do covet one with candles -- sigh -- your lamp is terrific!!!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-13597886169314641642011-07-17T17:42:37.989-04:002011-07-17T17:42:37.989-04:00I have a couple plus a few of similar form but not...I have a couple plus a few of similar form but not true Bouillotte lamps. I really love decorative lamps and light fixtures, especially those that can accommodate candles in addition to discreet electric bulbs. Your new acquisition is a beauty!The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-79337450983025617792011-07-17T12:52:37.281-04:002011-07-17T12:52:37.281-04:00Hello Reggie:
Such a very elegant form of lighting...Hello Reggie:<br />Such a very elegant form of lighting to have in the dining room or, indeed, anywhere else. We were delighted to learn that you have restored the lamp to its original condition rather than leaving it wired for electricity.<br /><br />Unfortunately, we do not possess a Bouillote lamp but can confirm that our dining room is, more often than not, candle lit.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-12909433455397159642011-07-17T12:33:58.334-04:002011-07-17T12:33:58.334-04:00That's a beautiful find, Reggie, congratulatio...That's a beautiful find, Reggie, congratulations. I love that period/style as well, though in our rambunctious household most nice things meet a swift and untimely end so for now I admire from afar.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com