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A Restored Italianate-baroque-style Standard Lamp
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for sale €761     $826
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A Restored Italianate-baroque-style Standard Lamp

19th century
Description

A beautifully restored Italianate-Baroque style standard lamp, originally silver-plated and now carefully rubbed back to reveal its warm copper finish, giving it a rich, tactile patina. Thought to have originally served as a candle stand, it has been expertly converted into a floor lamp, blending historic charm with modern functionality.

Rewired and PAT tested, it’s ready for use—an elegant and characterful piece that brings a soft glow and a sense of craftsmanship to any interior.

Measurements:

Height to sconce: 128cm

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Baroque Standard Lamp to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09003989
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Triform base with repoussé shell motifs: classic late 19th-century altar candlestick design.
Traces of silver plate remaining in the recesses: typical plated ecclesiastical finish.
Verdigris and dark oxidisation settled into the hollows: natural metal ageing over decades.
Turned baluster sections on a central rod: standard 19th-century candle stand construction.

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
128cm (50.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143427
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A beautifully restored Italianate-Baroque style standard lamp, originally silver-plated and now carefully rubbed back to reveal its warm copper finish, giving it a rich, tactile patina.
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Thought to have originally served as a candle stand, it has been expertly converted into a floor lamp, blending historic charm with modern functionality.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Rewired and PAT tested, it’s ready for use—an elegant and characterful piece that brings a soft glow and a sense of craftsmanship to any interior.

Measurements:

Height to sconce: 128cm

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Baroque Standard Lamp to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09003989
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Triform base with repoussé shell motifs: classic late 19th-century altar candlestick design.
Traces of silver plate remaining in the recesses: typical plated ecclesiastical finish.
Verdigris and dark oxidisation settled into the hollows: natural metal ageing over decades.
Turned baluster sections on a central rod: standard 19th-century candle stand construction.

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
128cm (50.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143427
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve.
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Archive I A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve.

A Restored Italianate-baroque-style Standard Lamp

Archive II A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve. View II
Archive III A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve. View III
Archive IV A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve. View IV
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Telephone 07717 101 616 or 01672 516420
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3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/marlboroughantiques
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 247
Items Sold 2,206
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
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A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve.
A Restored Italianate-Baroque-style Standard Lamp
Ref: SA1143427
A restored Italianate Baroque style metal standard lamp featuring a knopped stem, ornate relief scroll decoration on a tripod base, and a cream faux candle sleeve.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStandard Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalianate Baroque
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze, Cast Metal
  • ColourAged Bronze
  • MotifsKnopped stem, Acanthus leaf scrollwork, Faux candle sleeve, Tripod pedestal base
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in)

This Victorian standard lamp follows an Italianate Baroque style, constructed from cast metal with an aged bronze appearance and a warm copper finish. The standing fixture incorporates a knopped stem with carved acanthus leaf scrollwork, intricate relief decorations across the tripod pedestal base, and a cream faux candle sleeve terminating in a small finial at the top. The object stands 128 cm high to the sconce. Appropriate for interior settings such as a gentleman's library or study, this floor lamp places well in an empty corner to provide atmospheric lighting. The wiring includes visible cord hardware at the foot, and the surface displays a tactile patina resulting from the restoration process which rubbed back the original plating.

FAQs

Italianate Baroque lighting is defined by architectural forms, heavy cast metalwork, and expressive ornamentation such as scrollwork, foliage, and knopped columns inspired by seventeenth-century Italian design.

Traditional Baroque floor lamps and candlestick stands were constructed from cast brass, bronze, or carved timber, often finished with gilding, dark lacquer, or natural surface patination.

Authentic period pieces exhibit evidence of hand-chased metal casting, irregular wear on structural joins, heavy base weighting, and signs of later electrical conversion from wax candle or oil fittings.

Position the lamp in a corner or alongside upholstered seating to create a focal point of historical contrast against neutral walls and clean-lined furniture.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that can strip protective lacquers or historic surface patination.
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