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Fine Pair of Antique Carved Gilt Wood Lamps
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Fine Pair of Antique Carved Gilt Wood Lamps

19th century
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PAIR OF ANTIQUE GILTWOOD LAMPS / CREAM SILK SHADES

A pair of very high quality antique ( circa 1930's) giltwood lamps with cream silk shades.

The intricate carving and rich gilt patina on the carved wooden lamp bases combined with the luxurious silk shades, makes these lamps a aimless addition to any antique or classic interior.

To be re-wired ( have continental plugs) or used as is ( will supply adaptors)

Cross top fittings

Very elegant indeed

Measure: 32 inches from base to tip / 18 inches across wooden base / 10 inches lamp base body at widest point

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated these Pair Giltwood Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1228415
Description
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GILTWOOD LAMPS / CREAM SILK SHADES

A pair of very high quality antique ( circa 1930's) giltwood lamps with cream silk shades.

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The intricate carving and rich gilt patina on the carved wooden lamp bases combined with the luxurious silk shades, makes these lamps a aimless addition to any antique or classic interior.
The English Interior
fig 1. A pair of carved giltwood table lamps shaped like classical urns with handles, set on dark square plinths with cream pleated shades.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Antique Carved Gilt Wood Lamps

To be re-wired ( have continental plugs) or used as is ( will supply adaptors)

Cross top fittings

Very elegant indeed

Measure: 32 inches from base to tip / 18 inches across wooden base / 10 inches lamp base body at widest point

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Pair Giltwood Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228415
The English Interior
The English Interior
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Archive I A pair of carved giltwood table lamps shaped like classical urns with handles, set on dark square plinths with cream pleated shades.

Fine Pair of Antique Carved Gilt Wood Lamps

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Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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A pair of carved giltwood table lamps shaped like classical urns with handles, set on dark square plinths with cream pleated shades.
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE CARVED GILT WOOD LAMPS
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Neoclassical giltwood table lamps draw design inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring urn, vase, or column forms decorated with carved foliage, gadrooning, and scrollwork. Originating in the eighteenth century, these lighting fixtures combine carved timber bases with applied gold leaf to create reflective decorative accents.

These lamps feature bases hand-carved from hardwoods such as pine or lime wood, coated with gesso, and finished with gold leaf gilding over a clay bole base. They are frequently mounted onto dark marble or painted timber plinths to provide stability and visual contrast.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including fine surface cracking known as craquelure, subtle wear showing the red or yellow clay bole beneath the gold leaf, and hand-carved tool marks. Inspection of the undersides often reveals carved construction joints and evidence of re-wiring over time.

Position a symmetrical pair on a sleek console table or marble sideboard to frame artwork or a mirror. Pairing classical gilded urn forms with crisp linen or pleated fabric shades helps balance traditional craftsmanship with contemporary interior schemes.

Dust the gilded wood gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled artist brush to clean recessed carving. Avoid water, liquid cleaners, or chemical solvents, as moisture can dissolve water-gesso grounds and lift gold leaf.
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