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A stylish French Art Deco banker's desk lamp dating to circa 1930, combining streamlined architectural styling with the practical functionality …
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A stylish French Art Deco banker's desk lamp dating to circa 1930, combining streamlined architectural styling with the practical functionality associated with classic interwar-period desk lighting.
Crafted principally from brass with a warm gold-toned finish, the lamp features a distinctive elongated trough-form shade supported above a compact architectural base.
The shade is adjustable/swivelling, allowing the direction of the light to be altered for reading or desk use. Unusually, the lamp incorporates two light sources, creating a broader and more even illumination across the work surface.
Its restrained geometric lines and functional construction embody the transition between Art Deco decorative design and the emerging Modernist aesthetic of the 1930s.
The lamp retains its integrated switch and has been professionally rewired, combining authentic period character with practical contemporary use. Natural ageing and patination to the metalwork further enhance its vintage appearance.
A particularly attractive piece for a desk, library, study or console, and equally suited to Art Deco, Machine Age and sophisticated contemporary interiors.
Material: Brass and metal
Measurements:
Height: 33 cm / 13 in
Width: 30 cm / 11.8 in
Depth: approx. 30 cm / 11.8 in
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 30.31ʺW × 10.24ʺD × 32.68ʺL
- Period
- 1930s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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