Edwardian Chinoiserie Standard Lamp 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Chinoiserie Standard Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1226583
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom

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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom

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Edwardian Chinoiserie Standard Lamp

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Chinoiserie lighting from the Edwardian period reflects a European artistic interpretation of East Asian decorative traditions, characterised by hand-painted motifs, lacquered finishes, and oriental foliage applied to traditional Western forms.

Standard lamps of this era were typically turned from solid timber such as beech or pine, primed, hand-painted or lacquered, and fitted with brass electrical mountings and a weighted circular base for stability.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-turned wood construction with natural surface craquelure, age-related wear to the hand-painted decoration, historical brass lamp fittings, and a weighted base.

Position the lamp alongside an armchair or within an unlit corner to create a focal reading area, pairing the decorated stem with a simple neutral fabric shade to balance traditional and contemporary elements.

Dust the lacquered surface gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid solvents, harsh chemical cleaners, or silicone polishes that could damage the delicate hand-painted finish.

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