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Ornate Brass Floor Lamp with Floral Openwork Base
Shackladys Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
Shackladys Antiques

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Ornate Brass Floor Lamp with Floral Openwork Base

19th century
Description

An impressive and finely worked brass floor lamp, distinguished by its richly pierced, tapering column and exceptional decorative detail. The tripod base rises from a stepped plinth and is elaborately cast with scrolling foliate and floral motifs in high relief, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship and careful chasing throughout. Classical mouldings and beaded accents articulate the shaft, which incorporates an adjustable column allowing for variation in height, and terminates in a slender stem designed to support a shade.

Electrified for modern use, the lamp is fitted with a discreet foot-operated switch positioned at the base for convenience.

A striking and sculptural example.

Dimensions

Height 50.5 Inches, adjustable to 71.5 Inches

Width 20 Inches

Depth 20 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Ornate Brass Floor Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186939
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Description
An impressive and finely worked brass floor lamp, distinguished by its richly pierced, tapering column and exceptional decorative detail.
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The tripod base rises from a stepped plinth and is elaborately cast with scrolling foliate and floral motifs in high relief, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship and careful chasing throughout.
Shackladys Antiques

Classical mouldings and beaded accents articulate the shaft, which incorporates an adjustable column allowing for variation in height, and terminates in a slender stem designed to support a shade.

fig 1. An ornate brass floor lamp featuring a tapered openwork base and a light blue patterned lampshade with fringe detailing.
fig 1. Ornate Brass Floor Lamp with Floral Openwork Base

Electrified for modern use, the lamp is fitted with a discreet foot-operated switch positioned at the base for convenience.

A striking and sculptural example.

Dimensions

Height 50.5 Inches, adjustable to 71.5 Inches

Width 20 Inches

Depth 20 Inches

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Ornate Brass Floor Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186939
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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An ornate brass floor lamp featuring a tapered openwork base and a light blue patterned lampshade with fringe detailing.
Ornate Brass Floor Lamp with Floral Openwork Base
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Floor lamps, historically referred to as standard lamps in the United Kingdom, gained widespread popularity in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras with the advent of domestic electricity. Craftsmen drew inspiration from Rococo and Classical motifs, producing cast brass bases with intricate scrolling and openwork designs to serve as functional decorative features in reception rooms.

Traditional standard lamps from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were constructed primarily from cast or spun brass, often weighted at the base with iron for stability. Decorative elements were created through sand-casting or lost-wax casting, accompanied by hand-chased surface details and paired with tailored fabric or silk shades.

Authentic period examples feature notable weight due to solid cast brass and internal counterweights, along with natural surface oxidisation in recessed areas. Look for original cast construction joins, threaded rod assemblies, and historic re-wiring paths rather than modern uniform pressings or lightweight alloys.

Position a standard lamp beside armchairs, sofas, or in unused room corners to introduce vertical proportion and warm ambient light. The metallic warmth of brass contrasts effectively against neutral walls, dark panelling, or saturated paint schemes, providing structural interest without cluttering floor space.

Maintain the brass finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polishes if a natural aged patina is preferred, as harsh chemicals can strip protective lacquers. Ensure electrical components are inspected and tested by a qualified electrician to comply with current safety standards.
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