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Art Deco Table Lamp with Shell Shaped Base
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Art Deco Table Lamp with Shell Shaped Base

1920 - 1940
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Super quality Art Deco chrome table lamp with glass reading shade. This piece has a switch in the base and has been rewired. The shade is 13 cm wide and 10 cm tall. The base of the lamp is 17 cm × 12 cm. This lamp, without the shade, is 46 cm high. This piece comes with 2 m of cable, has a large bayonet bulb holder B22, and has been PAT tested.

sku 3826

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188828
Dealers Internal Reference
3826
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
Super quality Art Deco chrome table lamp with glass reading shade. This piece has a switch in the base and has been rewired. The shade is 13 cm wide and 10 cm tall. The base of the lamp is 17 cm × 12 cm. This lamp, without the shade, is 46 cm high. This piece comes with 2 m of cable, has a large bayonet bulb holder B22, and has been PAT tested.

sku 3826

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188828
Dealers Internal Ref
3826
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade.
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Archive I An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade.

Art Deco Table Lamp with Shell Shaped Base

Archive II An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View II
Archive III An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View VI
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Archive VIII An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade. View VIII
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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
Location
Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rupertsantiques
Verified Since Jul 2018
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An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade.
Art deco table lamp with shell shaped base
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An Art Deco brass desk lamp featuring a shell-shaped base, flexible gooseneck arm, and a fluted clear glass shade.
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  • ObjectDesk Lamp
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsGooseneck arm, Shell base, Fluted glass shade
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

An Art Deco table lamp dating from 1930, designed in an industrial yet glamorous style for functional workspace illumination. The construction combines brass metalwork with a clear glass shade, presenting a polished metallic finish alongside transparent glass. Visible details include a shell-shaped base with radiating ridges, a flexible gooseneck arm formed of close coils, an integral base-mounted toggle switch, and a flared shade with vertical flutes. The dimensions measure 54 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a home office desk, study writing table, or library reading surface, this lighting piece directs downward task illumination for work or reading activities. The compact footprint fits neatly beside paperwork and stationery on standard desk surfaces. Electrical operation connects through the included cable and standard bulb holder, providing a direct light source suited to focused tasks in a domestic interior.

FAQs

Art Deco desk lamps, popular during the 1920s and 1930s, incorporate geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and decorative motifs such as stylized shells or fans. They balanced mechanical functionality, like flexible gooseneck arms, with refined metalwork and glass shades.

These lamps were primarily constructed using solid brass or copper for the base and flexible tubing, with weighted iron inner bases for stability. Shades were commonly crafted from moulded, ribbed, or etched glass, as well as spun metal.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast bases, period-appropriate switches such as push-button or small toggle switches, and natural surface patination on metal components. Original wiring channels and aged patina near screws or joints also indicate age.

Place the lamp on a modern dark wood or leather-topped desk to create a contrast between contemporary textures and metallic finishes. It also serves as functional accent lighting on a hallway sideboard, bedside table, or within a quiet reading corner.

Clean brass components with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust without stripping established patina. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, wash glass shades separately in lukewarm soapy water, and ensure electrical wiring is checked by a certified electrician.
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