Edwardian Brass Floor Lamps 1900 - 1920

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ObjectFloor Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Brass
MotifsGooseneck arm, Scroll feet, Turned column, Acanthus leaf details
SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This pair of Edwardian floor lamps dates from around 1910, constructed from solid warm brass with a polished metallic finish. Each tall standard comprises a slender turned column rising from a heavy triform base supported by four ornate scroll feet with distinct acanthus leaf details. At the top of each stem, a graceful curved gooseneck arm holds an exposed lamp holder, balanced by a decorative counter-scroll terminal behind the joint. Both lamps stand 169 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. Newly rewired and PAT tested for modern use, these freestanding fixtures provide functional illumination for a gentleman's library or study. They sit ideally beside the end of a sofa or an armchair, functioning as practical reading lamps. The traditional proportions and classic Edwardian styling suit period interiors and heritage domestic settings alike.

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Edwardian floor lamps, produced between 1901 and 1910, often feature refined metalwork, slender turned columns, and graceful curved or gooseneck arms. They reflect a transition from heavy Victorian ornament towards lighter, classical proportions suited to early electric lighting.

These lamps were primarily crafted from cast or tubular brass, copper, and bronze. Construction typically involved cast metal bases weighted for stability, turned central shafts, and hand-worked decorative scrolls or feet.

Authentic pieces display period-correct joins, natural patination or tarnish in unpolished areas, and weighted bases, often cast with motifs like paw feet or acanthus leaves. Historical rewiring traces or early brass lampholders with shade-ring threads also indicate age.

A pair of brass standard lamps can flank a sofa or frame a fireplace to create symmetrical task lighting. Paired with neutral tailored shades, they add warm metal accents and historical structure to contemporary schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove surface debris without dulling the patina. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that remove historic surface finish, and ensure electrical wiring is routinely inspected by a qualified electrician.

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Pair of English Edwardian Antique Floor Lamps – Rewired

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