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Fine Pair of Antique Carved Giltwood Lamps
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Fine Pair of Antique Carved Giltwood 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 Carved Giltwood Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1233957
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 antique carved giltwood urn-form table lamps on dark square marble bases with pleated cream shades.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Antique Carved Giltwood 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 Carved Giltwood Table Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233957
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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A pair of antique carved giltwood urn-form table lamps on dark square marble bases with pleated cream shades.
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE CARVED GILTWOOD LAMPS
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Marble, Fabric
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn form, Scroll handles, Gadrooned body, Square marble plinth
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This pair of nineteenth century table lamps in the neoclassical style is formed from carved giltwood and mounted on dark square marble plinths. The urn-shaped wooden bodies display intricate classical motifs including gadrooned lower sections and ornate scroll-carved handles, finished with a rich gold patina that shows gentle age wear across the surfaces. Each lamp is topped with a cream pleated fabric shade featuring subtle vertical lines, secured at the apex with a small dark spherical finial. The overall dimensions measure 79 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. These striking lamps suit placement upon a living room sideboard top or a grand hallway console table within a traditional home interior. They provide soft ambient illumination while serving as sculptural decorative objects that enhance classic architectural schemes. The combination of gilded woodwork, polished marble bases, and pleated textile shades brings warmth and historical elegance to residential reception rooms or studies.

FAQs

A giltwood urn table lamp is an accent light featuring a hand-carved wooden base shaped like a classical vase or urn, finished with paper-thin gold leaf over a prepared gesso layer.

Traditional giltwood objects are carved from softwoods or hardwoods, sealed with chalk-based gesso, coated with clay bole, and leafed with gold before being mounted onto stone, marble, or turned timber plinths.

Authentic giltwood demonstrates hand-carving marks beneath the surface, subtle cracking called craquelure in the gesso, and areas where the reddish-brown underlying clay bole shows through natural surface wear.

Pairing these lamps symmetrically on a long console table, sideboard, or flanking a bed creates visual balance and anchors a room with classical structural proportions.

Giltwood surfaces should only be dusted with a dry, soft-bristled brush or ostrich feather duster, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths that dissolve historic gesso and gold leaf.
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