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A 20th Century Faux Porphyry Lamp
Hobo Design
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
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A 20th Century Faux Porphyry Lamp

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A 20th Century faux porphyry lamp base of baluster form.

House of Hackney silk pleated lampshade available separately.

Hobo loves because: classic and shapely with rich colours and great texture.

From the 1800s onward, the difficulty of quarrying and shaping porphyry made it an impractical choice for many decorative uses. However, the appeal of its aesthetic, the deep distinctive red and rich purple hues meant it remained in high demand. In the early to mid 20th century, artisans turned to faux porphyry to achieve the appearance of the prestige stone.

All of our lighting is rewired and PAT tested to UK standard.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated this Faux Porphyry Table Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1184083
Description
A 20th Century faux porphyry lamp base of baluster form.

House of Hackney silk pleated lampshade available separately.

Hobo loves because: classic and shapely with rich colours and great texture.

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From the 1800s onward, the difficulty of quarrying and shaping porphyry made it an impractical choice for many decorative uses.
Hobo Design

However, the appeal of its aesthetic, the deep distinctive red and rich purple hues meant it remained in high demand. In the early to mid 20th century, artisans turned to faux porphyry to achieve the appearance of the prestige stone.

All of our lighting is rewired and PAT tested to UK standard.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated this Faux Porphyry Table Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184083
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade.
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Archive I A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade.

A 20th Century Faux Porphyry Lamp

Archive II A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade. View II
Archive III A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade. View III
Archive IV A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade. View IV
Archive V A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade. View V
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Telephone 07532 805696
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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Items For Sale 49
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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
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A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade.
A 20th Century Faux Porphyry Lamp
Ref: SA1184083
A baluster-shaped table lamp featuring a dark brown faux porphyry speckled paint finish on a stepped square base, topped with a pink pleated lampshade.
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Faux porphyry is a decorative painting technique designed to imitate red or dark purple porphyry stone, a mineral historically associated with classical antiquity. During the 19th and 20th centuries, artisans applied stippled paint effects to plaster, wood, or ceramic surfaces to replicate the speckling of genuine stone.

These lamp bases are generally constructed from turned wood, molded plaster, or ceramic, which is painted with layers of stippled pigment to achieve a speckled stone appearance. The electrical fittings consist of brass components, often accompanied by fabric shades made from pleated silk, cotton, or synthetic blends.

Authentic period pieces display hand-applied paint finishes with subtle variations in stippling and light surface wear around high-contact areas like the base or neck. Metal components usually feature aged brass patination and traditional wired lamp holders rather than modern moulded plastic assemblies.

Position the lamp on a wooden sideboard, console table, or bedside cabinet to balance modern clean lines with classical forms. The warm tone of the speckled base and diffused light from the fabric shade work effectively alongside framed art, brass accessories, and dark timber furniture.

Dust the painted base regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, taking care to avoid water or chemical solvents that may dissolve or strip the decorative painted finish. Clean the pleated fabric shade with a soft-bristled clothes brush or a low-suction vacuum attachment.
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