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Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €380     $413
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.

1900 - 1920
Description

Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.

Decorated with a dragon and other ornaments.

In very good original used condition, there are no missing pieces.

The lamp has been rewired with old style fabric electric cable.

The lamp has been carved as a sculpture.

Circa 1900-20

87cm high, 53cm high (base only) 51cm diameter shade, 23cm wide, 15cm deep.

Price: £325,—

All our lamps have original antique bases and are no reproductions.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Hardwood Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08823396
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Gouge marks in the deep recesses: skilled hand carving rather than machine work.
Fine vertical shrinkage checks: dense tropical timber drying and moving naturally over time.
Darkened wax finish in hollows: gradual settling of dust and surface oxidisation.
Later electrical rod and plinth: decorative carving adapted as a lamp base.

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
87cm (34.25")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117628
Description
Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.

Decorated with a dragon and other ornaments.

In very good original used condition, there are no missing pieces.

The lamp has been rewired with old style fabric electric cable.

fig 1. A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade.
fig 1. Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.

The lamp has been carved as a sculpture.

Circa 1900-20

87cm high, 53cm high (base only) 51cm diameter shade, 23cm wide, 15cm deep.

Price: £325,—

All our lamps have original antique bases and are no reproductions.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Hardwood Table Lamp to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08823396
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Gouge marks in the deep recesses: skilled hand carving rather than machine work.
Fine vertical shrinkage checks: dense tropical timber drying and moving naturally over time.
Darkened wax finish in hollows: gradual settling of dust and surface oxidisation.
Later electrical rod and plinth: decorative carving adapted as a lamp base.

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
87cm (34.25")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117628
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

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade.

Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.

Archive II A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View II
Archive III A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View III
Archive IV A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View IV
Archive V A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View V
Archive VI A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View VII
Archive VIII A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View VIII
Archive IX A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View IX
Archive X A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View X
Archive XI A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade. View XI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade.
Indonesian Possibly Bali Original Fine Carved Hardwood Table Lamp.
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A carved dark hardwood table lamp featuring a detailed mythological mask motif and pierced lattice section, topped with a pleated beige fabric shade.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBalinese
  • MaterialHardwood, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Cream
  • MotifsBarong mask carving, Openwork lattice, Stepped square base
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Balinese table lamp dates from the 1900 period and is constructed from a dark brown carved hardwood with a pleated cream fabric shade and old style fabric electric cable. The sculptural composition incorporates a detailed Barong mask carving, an openwork lattice section, turned elements, and a stepped square base with geometric mouldings. The wiring has been renewed while retaining the original antique base components. Measuring 87 cm high by 51 cm wide and 51 cm deep, the lamp sits upon a sideboard top as a practical lighting solution in a living room, hallway or study. The maximalist design provides a decorative focal point for interior schemes that incorporate traditional ethnic carvings and rich dark timber tones.

FAQs

Dust the intricate carved channels regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or low-powered vacuum attachment. To preserve the timber finish, apply a thin coat of clear beeswax polish annually, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or placement near direct heat sources that could dry out the wood.

A carved hardwood lamp acts as a tactile focal point when set against neutral, understated backdrops. Position it on a smooth marble or plain timber sideboard to allow the sculptural relief work and textured lampshade to stand out without visual clutter.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-tool marks inside deeper recesses, varied relief depth, and expressive detailing on stylized figures or masks. Unlike machine-moulded reproductions, hand-carved hardwood displays subtle variations in timber grain, undercut hollows, and precise joinery along the stepped bases.

Traditional Balinese wood carvings were predominantly rendered in dense local hardwoods, such as teak, jackfruit wood, suar, or ebony. These timbers were selected for their fine grain, structural durability, and ability to hold intricate relief details and openwork lattice patterns without fracturing.

Balinese wood carving stems from a long tradition of decorative architectural art and temple carving in Indonesia. In the early to mid-20th century, local artisans began adapting traditional mythological motifs and openwork carving techniques into functional interior objects, such as table lamps and decorative stands, for the export and collector market.
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