Description
Louise’s story
This mould-pressed glass globe was discovered one sunny morning at a flea market in the Alfama district — Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood. Resting between two forgotten objects, it was waiting — its tall stylised palm leaves and diamond point frieze bearing witness to a time when everyday objects were crafted with care and poetry.
Back in our Lisbon workshop, we mounted it onto an ornate antique gold brass claw mount and dressed it in a silver twisted cord. And so Louise was born — a delicate and luminous hand lamp, whose foliage patterns only fully reveal themselves in the light.
How to use your Louise hand lamp
The Louise hand lamp can be gently placed on a bedside table, a chest of drawers or a side table. When lit, its stylised palm leaves are revealed by transparency and diffuse a soft, warm light — a natural and soothing atmosphere, perfect for a reading nook or a bedroom. Need a different cord length? 9 options are available on request.
Good to know: Every vintage lamp available on our online shop Alfama Chic has its own story. Sourced and assembled with care and passion, our globes sometimes bear the marks of time. Any minor imperfection is of course mentioned in the description.
About our shop
Alfama Chic was born from the passion of Catarina and Benjamin, a Franco-Portuguese couple in love with vintage lighting. Our antique globes are sourced, restored and hand-assembled on brass or marble bases, one piece at a time. Explore our selection of vintage lamps — unique creations that blend craftsmanship, character and gentle light.
Technical information
- Globe height: 14 cm
- Globe diameter: 12 cm
- Cord: Silver twisted cotton, 90 cm long (customisable with over 9 options available)
- Switch and plug are also customisable
- LED bulb: compatible with E27 socket (included)









