Brass Glass Table Lamps 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Pair of Early 20thc Brass & Glass Table Lamps
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146773
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialBrass, Glass, Fabric
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsTwisted glass column, Square plinth base, Beaded collar, Drum shade
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This pair of early 20th-century electric table lamps originates from the 1920 period in a Neoclassical style. Each lamp comprises a warm gold brass construction combined with clear glass components and a fabric drum lampshade. The visual composition includes a square plinth base, a fluted and beaded collar moulding near the top of the column, and an internal twisted glass column containing a central metal rod. The drum shades display multicoloured countryside wildlife illustrations featuring blue, green, white, and red tones against a teal background. The piece measures 74 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. These functional light fixtures suit placement on a sideboard top within an English Country House interior scheme. The combination of brass metalwork, transparent glass, and patterned textile shades provides ambient lighting suitable for living spaces, hallways, or reception rooms. The setup incorporates authentic corded flex wiring with a switch mechanism and electrical testing certification for safe domestic installation.

FAQs

Early 20th-century column lamps drew heavy inspiration from classical architectural columns, combining neoclassical symmetry with materials such as cast brass and decorative moulded or cut glass.

These lamps typically feature solid brass components, such as stepped square bases and decorative capitals, combined with clear blown or moulded glass shafts and internal support rods.

Look for natural oxidisation on the brass elements, heavy cast metal plinths, period-correct lamp holders, and hand-worked or cut glass columns displaying minor structural variations.

Positioning a matching pair on a sideboard, console table, or bedside tables creates balance, introducing warm metallic tones and elevated lighting to contemporary room layouts.

Clean glass shafts using a soft dry microfibre cloth and specialized glass cleaner, while preserving the natural brass surface by avoiding abrasive chemical polishes.

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