British Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp with Moulded Glass Shade, 1920s

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An elegant british arts & crafts table lamp dating to circa 1925, featuring a richly ornamented bronze body and an … Read more An elegant british arts & crafts table lamp dating to circa 1925, featuring a richly ornamented bronze body and an impressive hand-moulded glass shade. The substantial bronze base is decorated throughout with classical and figural relief detailing, rising through a tapered ornamental body to a fluted central column. The combination of sculptural decoration and architectural proportions gives the lamp a particularly distinctive period character. Above sits the original-style ventilated bronze gallery, supporting a beautifully moulded acorn-shaped glass shade. The softly marbled, frosted glass incorporates geometric and architectural detailing characteristic of early 20th-century decorative lighting and produces an attractive diffused glow when illuminated. A highly decorative example of british period lighting, combining arts & crafts craftsmanship with elements of the emerging art deco aesthetic. The lamp has been professionally rewired and incorporates a b22 bayonet-fit bulb holder. Origin: united kingdom period: circa 1925 style: arts & crafts / early art deco type: table lamp materials: bronze, hand-moulded glass finish: naturally patinated bronze number of lights: 1 bulb fitting: b22 measurements shown in photos condition beautiful period condition with natural ageing and patination consistent with its approximately 100-year age. Professionally rewired and reported to be in working order.
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less