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Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
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Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930

1920 - 1940
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Designed by Eileen Gray for the French Jumo company and dating to the 1930's this very stylish lamp is made from two primary components which are bakelite and metal. Superb mushroom shape enamelled metal shade with copper & silver accents and finial. Condition is excellent with minimal signs of age. Ideal for desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron in the base. B22 lamp holders. The bakelite on this lamp is cream a much rarer colourway for this lamp .

Bio

Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray (9 August 1878–31 October 1976) was an Irish architect and furniture designer and a Pioneer of the Modern Movement in architecture. Born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland in 1878, Eileen Gray spent her childhood in London and was among the first women to be admitted to the Slade School of Art in London, where she took up painting in 1898 before undergoing an apprenticeship in a London lacquer workshop. Gray died in 1976, at the age of 98, in Paris.

Born: 9 August 1878, Enniscorthy, Ireland.

Died: 31 October 1976, Paris, France.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Bakelite Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189413
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Designed by Eileen Gray for the French Jumo company and dating to the 1930's this very stylish lamp is made from two primary components which are bakelite and metal. Superb mushroom shape enamelled metal shade with copper & silver accents and finial. Condition is excellent with minimal signs of age. Ideal for desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron in the base. B22 lamp holders. The bakelite on this lamp is cream a much rarer colourway for this lamp .
fig 1. An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base.
fig 1. Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930

Bio

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Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray (9 August 1878–31 October 1976) was an Irish architect and furniture designer and a Pioneer of the Modern Movement in architecture.
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Born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland in 1878, Eileen Gray spent her childhood in London and was among the first women to be admitted to the Slade School of Art in London, where she took up painting in 1898 before undergoing an apprenticeship in a London lacquer workshop. Gray died in 1976, at the age of 98, in Paris.

Born: 9 August 1878, Enniscorthy, Ireland.

Died: 31 October 1976, Paris, France.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Bakelite Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189413
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An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base.
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Archive I An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base.

Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930

Archive II An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base. View VII
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An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base.
Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
Ref: SA1189413
An Art Deco cream Bakelite desk lamp featuring a dome shade, inverted conical accent, fluted stem, and circular base.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBakelite, Metal
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsDome shade, Fluted stem, Conical neck, Circular base
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This 1930 Art Deco desk table lamp originates from France and follows the design of Eileen Gray for the Jumo company. Manufactured from cream bakelite and metal, the piece includes a mushroom-shaped enamelled metal shade, an inverted conical neck accent, a fluted stem, and a circular base. The visible details comprise copper and silver accents, a small switch on the lower base, and a metallic rim outlining the dome. Cast iron sits inside the base for stability, and the lamp contains standard lamp holders. Measuring 48 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the lamp provides ambient lighting suitable for office desks and centre tables in a modern home study or living space. The piece exhibits excellent condition with minimal signs of age, presenting a cream colourway across its bakelite structure.

FAQs

French Art Deco lighting from the 1930s is defined by geometric forms, clean lines, and the integration of modern industrial materials such as Bakelite, polished metals, and spun shades.

During this era, designers frequently utilised Bakelite, pressed glass, chrome-plated brass, and lacquered metals, combining early synthetic polymers with structural metallic elements.

Authentic Bakelite produces a distinct chemical odour when exposed to friction or warm water, features seamless moulding without modern plastic injection seams, and displays gentle surface patina.

Position the lamp on a dark wood desk, modern console table, or minimalist sideboard where its geometric silhouette can act as a sculptural focal point.

Clean Bakelite gently using a soft microfibre cloth dampened with mild soapy water, avoiding harsh solvents that dull the surface finish, and ensure wiring is inspected by a qualified electrician.
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