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Rare Chrome and Blue Glass Pirouette Desk Lamp
David Griffith Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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David Griffith Antiques

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Rare Chrome and Blue Glass Pirouette Desk Lamp

1900 - 1920
Description

Rare rewired chrome and blue glass Pirouette desk lamp. (c.1920).

Height as shown: 13" (33cm) approx.

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David Griffith Antiques has dated this Chrome Pirouette Desk Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1078485
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90916
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Description
Rare rewired chrome and blue glass Pirouette desk lamp. (c.1920).

Height as shown: 13" (33cm) approx.

Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Chrome Pirouette Desk Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1078485
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90916
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels.
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Archive I An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels.

Rare Chrome and Blue Glass Pirouette Desk Lamp

Archive II An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels. View II
Archive III An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels. View IV
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels.
Rare Chrome and Blue Glass Pirouette Desk Lamp
Ref: SA1078485
An Art Deco chrome desk lamp featuring a circular base, an adjustable column, and a multifaceted hood fitted with cobalt blue glass panels.
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Pirouette lamps originated in France during the 1920s and 1930s as part of the Art Deco movement. Designed primarily for task lighting, these lamps feature articulated, adjustable arms and multifaceted glass hoods, combining geometric aesthetics with industrial design.

Art Deco task lamps commonly feature chrome-plated or nickel-plated brass components, cast metal bases, and coloured or frosted glass panels. The internal wiring was historically fabric-covered, supported by ball joints or tightening keys for adjustability.

Authentic period examples feature precise mechanical joints, original securing tabs for glass panels, and stepped or heavy weighted bases. Look for wear consistent with age on metallic finishes and original wing-nut adjustment mechanisms.

Position the lamp on a dark wood executive desk, a side table in a reading nook, or a streamlined console table. The metallic chrome finish and coloured glass provide a focal point that complements both modern minimal and period interiors.

Clean chrome surfaces using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent scratching, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners. Clean glass panels gently with a damp cloth, and ensure historical electrical wiring is inspected by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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