Unique Antique French Red Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp. This was originally designer in 18th-century France for the card game "bouillotte", the lamps are meant to sit in the center of a table to illuminate the game. The metal tole shade was designed to shield eyes from the glare and often included adjustable height brackets. Converted from original oil use to electric. Featuring original hand-painted red and gilt detail on the base, shade and oil reservoir.