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Two Empire Lamp Bases
David Robinson Antiques
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Two Empire Lamp Bases

19th century
Description

Two very similar French early 19th century bronze and ormolu lamp bases. One is 46.5 cms high., the other 48.5 cms.

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David Robinson Antiques has dated these Empire Column Lamp Bases to the 1800s.

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Two very similar French early 19th century bronze and ormolu lamp bases. One is 46.5 cms high., the other 48.5 cms.
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated these Empire Column Lamp Bases to the 1800s.

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David Robinson Antiques
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A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases.

Two Empire Lamp bases

Archive II A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases. View IV
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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David Robinson Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2023
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Location: Stand 26, The Admiral Vernon Arcade, Portobello Road, London, United Kingdom, , Or by appointment.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/davidrobinsonantiques
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A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases.
Two Empire Lamp bases
Ref: SA1161400
A pair of antique French Empire style column table lamp bases featuring fluted dark green patinated shafts, gilt brass acanthus capitals, and square stepped pedestal bases.
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Empire style lighting emerged in early nineteenth-century France, taking inspiration from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian architecture. Key characteristics include classical column forms, symmetrical silhouettes, dark patinated bronze or brass, and ornamental motifs such as acanthus leaves, wreaths, and stepped plinths.

Empire lamp bases typically feature cast or turned metals, such as brass and bronze, often finished with dark chemical patination or verdigris. Highlighting elements are constructed from chased brass or gilt bronze, supported by solid square plinths or marble bases.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast-metal construction, precise hand-chased decorative casting, and age-appropriate surface oxidisation. Look for architectural proportions, threaded rod assembly within the central column, and original patina beneath modern rewiring.

Pairing classical architectural lamp bases with simple, neutral pleated or drum lampshades creates a balanced contrast. Placing a pair symmetrically on a dining room sideboard, hall console, or executive desk introduces structure and historical weight to contemporary schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to clear intricate relief work. Avoid abrasive metal polishes, chemical cleaners, or moisture, as these can strip original patination and gilded metal finishes.
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