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Art Deco Very Rare and Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €322     $349
£275
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Art Deco Very Rare and Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.

1900 - 1920
Description

Art Deco Very Rare And Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.

The celluloid simulating tortoiseshell and mother of pearl.

Overall still in the original condition, no restorations or missing pieces, the celluloid has not been cracked.

The lamp still has the original wire switch, bulb holder and plug.

Continental circa 1920-40

26cm high, 11cm wide shade, 8cm wide base.

Price: £275,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Art Deco Celluloid Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08819959
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Swirled celluloid simulating tortoiseshell: an early plastic used for decorative lighting.
Stepped square plinth and faceted shade: pure geometric Art Deco form.
Braided fabric flex with inline torpedo switch: original Continental electrical fittings.
Internal wire retainers fitted to the shade: correct matching assembly.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117137
Description
Art Deco Very Rare And Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.

The celluloid simulating tortoiseshell and mother of pearl.

“
Overall still in the original condition, no restorations or missing pieces, the celluloid has not been cracked.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

The lamp still has the original wire switch, bulb holder and plug.

Continental circa 1920-40

26cm high, 11cm wide shade, 8cm wide base.

Price: £275,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Art Deco Celluloid Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08819959
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Swirled celluloid simulating tortoiseshell: an early plastic used for decorative lighting.
Stepped square plinth and faceted shade: pure geometric Art Deco form.
Braided fabric flex with inline torpedo switch: original Continental electrical fittings.
Internal wire retainers fitted to the shade: correct matching assembly.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117137
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

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A small Art Deco table lamp made from marbled amber brown and cream celluloid with a faceted geometric shade.
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Archive I A small Art Deco table lamp made from marbled amber brown and cream celluloid with a faceted geometric shade.

Art Deco Very Rare and Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.

Archive II A small Art Deco table lamp made from marbled amber brown and cream celluloid with a faceted geometric shade. View II
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A small Art Deco table lamp made from marbled amber brown and cream celluloid with a faceted geometric shade.
Art Deco Very Rare And Very Complete Celluloid Small Table Lamp.
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A small Art Deco table lamp made from marbled amber brown and cream celluloid with a faceted geometric shade.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCelluloid, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaceted geometric shade, Marbled tortoiseshell finish, Square stepped base
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This small table lamp dates from the 1920 to 1940 period and follows the Art Deco style. The piece consists of celluloid finished in a marbled tortoiseshell pattern with cream accents, simulating tortoiseshell and mother of pearl. Visible details include a faceted geometric shade, a square stepped base, an upright stem with vertical white banding, the original wire, switch, bulb holder and plug. The lamp stands 26 cm high, with an 11 cm wide shade and an 8 cm wide base. The construction shows no restorations, missing pieces or cracks in the celluloid. Original condition elements remain intact throughout the entire piece. In a modern home, this table lamp suits placement on a bedside table or a small accent surface in a living room, study or hallway. The warm brown and cream tones complement neutral interiors, wood furniture and vintage or transitional decor schemes. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably on narrow ledges or side tables where space is limited, providing functional illumination while acting as a decorative object.

FAQs

Emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco celluloid lamps combined early thermoplastic materials with modern geometric shapes to create decorative domestic lighting.

These lamps were formed using thin, heat-moulded sheets of cellulose nitrate plastic, often manufactured with marbled or faux-tortoiseshell patterns and fitted onto structural stems.

Authentic pieces feature geometric lines, period-appropriate wiring components, lightweight construction, and characteristic marbled patterns showing age-appropriate surface wear.

Placing a small geometric lamp on a dark wood sideboard, bedside table, or bookshelf adds warm ambient illumination and a period focal point to contemporary interiors.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid heat sources and liquid chemical cleaners, and insert low-wattage LED bulbs to prevent thermal distortion of the plastic.
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