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A 1930'S Bestlite Lamp
Hobo Design
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
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A 1930'S Bestlite Lamp

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A Robert Dudley Best ‘Bestlite’ table lamp. Marked ‘Bestlite’, with curved chrome arm, cream lacquered shade and matching circular base.

Originally designed in the 1930s, the Bestlite has become one of the most iconic examples of early modernist lighting. The clean lines and industrial influence keep it feeling incredibly functional, whilst the soft cream finish gives this example a much warmer and more decorative feel.

Hobo loves because: there’s something really cool about this lamp. The curve and the colour.

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56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated this 1930s Bestlite Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

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SA1213343
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A Robert Dudley Best ‘Bestlite’ table lamp. Marked ‘Bestlite’, with curved chrome arm, cream lacquered shade and matching circular base.
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Originally designed in the 1930s, the Bestlite has become one of the most iconic examples of early modernist lighting.
Hobo Design

The clean lines and industrial influence keep it feeling incredibly functional, whilst the soft cream finish gives this example a much warmer and more decorative feel.

Hobo loves because: there’s something really cool about this lamp. The curve and the colour.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated this 1930s Bestlite Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213343
Hobo Design
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A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem.
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Archive I A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem.

A 1930's Bestlite Lamp

Archive II A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View II
Archive III A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View III
Archive IV A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View IV
Archive V A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View V
Archive VI A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View VI
Archive VII A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View VII
Archive VIII A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem. View VIII
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
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A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem.
A 1930's Bestlite Lamp
Ref: SA1213343
A 1930s Bestlite desk lamp featuring a cream enamelled shade and base, a curved chrome gooseneck arm, and an adjustable brass stem.
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FAQs

Designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930, the Bestlite was heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement, combining functional industrial engineering with clean geometric lines, famously gaining prominence when used by Winston Churchill.

Original task lamps from this era typically feature weighted metal bases, tubular brass or chrome-plated steel stems, and spun aluminium or steel shades finished with durable enamel paint.

Authentic early production models feature stamped maker marks near the mechanical joint or base, heavy cast internal counterweights, precise ball-and-socket key joints, and period-correct wiring pathways.

Position the lamp on a modern executive desk, side console, or bedside table to add functional task lighting while introducing a subtle architectural highlight to the room.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, wipe enamelled metal using a slightly damp cloth with mild soap, and avoid abrasive chemical polishers on plated or painted surfaces.
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