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C. 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English)
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C. 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English)

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English).

Single bulb raised on a turned and tapering, heavily carved, column with gilt details and attached to a hexagonal section terminating in a tripod base. The feet are carved as miniature shoes.

Wired with gold twisted flex.

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CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Fabulous patina.

PROVENANCE:

From a Manor House in Somerset, where it sat as a reading light next to a Howard & Sons, Bridgewater chair for over 50-years.

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153cm (60.24")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Walnut Tripod Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

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Circa 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English).
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Single bulb raised on a turned and tapering, heavily carved, column with gilt details and attached to a hexagonal section terminating in a tripod base.
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The feet are carved as miniature shoes.

fig 1. A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet.
fig 1. C. 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English)

Wired with gold twisted flex.

If you visit www.whitespaceantiques.com you will be able to zoom in on each photo for more detail.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Fabulous patina.

PROVENANCE:

From a Manor House in Somerset, where it sat as a reading light next to a Howard & Sons, Bridgewater chair for over 50-years.

WEBSITE:

For more information and more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
153cm (60.24")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Walnut Tripod Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1212604
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Archive I A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet.

C. 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English)

Archive II A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet. View II
Archive III A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet. View III
Archive IV A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet. View IV
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A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet.
C. 1920, Walnut & Gilt, Standard Lamp on Tripod Base (English)
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A c. 1920 English turned walnut standard lamp featuring carved parcel-gilt accents and a tripod base with shaped feet.
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A standard lamp is a tall, free-standing floor lamp designed to hold a light fitting at elevated height. Popularised during the early twentieth century in Britain, these pieces often feature detailed timber turning and classical tripod bases inspired by earlier eighteenth-century designs.

Standard lamps from this era were primarily constructed from solid timbers such as walnut, mahogany, and oak. Accent details frequently incorporated hand-carved motifs, parcel gilding, and turned central columns supported by weighted tripod bases for stability.

Authentic period examples display signs of historical craftsmanship, including hand-carved detailing, natural timber grain variation, and soft wear to original gilt or polished finishes. They may also show evidence of historical electrical conversion from original oil or gas fittings.

Place the lamp beside a reading armchair, sofa, or within an unlit corner to provide targeted accent illumination. The warm wood tones and classical silhouette pair effectively with both heritage soft furnishings and neutral contemporary upholstery.

Dust the timber shaft regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to un-gilded wood to maintain hydration, ensuring gilt areas are avoided, as moisture or abrasive cleaners can lift delicate gold leafing.
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