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1930'S Italian Velvet Floor Lamp
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for sale €1,006     $1,092
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1930'S Italian Velvet Floor Lamp

1920 - 1940
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A rare Italian 1930's floor lamp in the original yellow velvet fabric. Made in carved wood with a tapering stem and stepped plinth base which is covered in the orginal yellow fabric with silk braid. Firm standing and newly re-wired and PAT tested, shade not included.

Dimensions:to bulb holder: Height: 179 cm - 70 1/2 Inches, Width: 30.5 Inches, 12 Inches, Depth: 30.5 cm - 12 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Italian Velvet Floor Lamp to the 1930s.

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A rare Italian 1930's floor lamp in the original yellow velvet fabric.
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Made in carved wood with a tapering stem and stepped plinth base which is covered in the orginal yellow fabric with silk braid.
William James Antiques

Firm standing and newly re-wired and PAT tested, shade not included.

Dimensions:to bulb holder: Height: 179 cm - 70 1/2 Inches, Width: 30.5 Inches, 12 Inches, Depth: 30.5 cm - 12 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Italian Velvet Floor Lamp to the 1930s.

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A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade.
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Archive I A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade.

1930'S Italian Velvet Floor Lamp

Archive II A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade. View II
Archive III A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade. View III
Archive IV A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade. View IV
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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade.
1930's Italian Velvet Floor Lamp
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A tall 1930s Italian standard floor lamp featuring an ochre velvet-upholstered column base and a patterned fabric tapered shade.
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  • ObjectFloor Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s Italian
  • MaterialVelvet, Wood, Fabric
  • ColourOchre
  • MotifsVelvet-upholstered column, Stepped square pedestal, Tapered patterned lampshade, Architectural plinth

This tall 1930s Italian floor lamp exhibits an architectural profile and a distinctive ochre palette. The wooden structure incorporates a tapering turned stem with carved detailing, rising from a stepped square pedestal base covered in the original yellow fabric trimmed with silk braid. Additional visible details include crisp square mouldings along the plinth and a classic tapered lampshade with a decorative patterned exterior and yellow trim. Standing at 179 cm to the bulb holder with a 31 cm width and depth, this standard lamp brings period character and vertical presence to an empty corner or seating area in a living room, hallway or study. It provides warm ambient illumination while functioning as a sculptural statement piece within an interior scheme.

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1930s Italian floor lamps often feature architectural forms, combining classical column shapes with Art Deco geometric proportions. Manufacturers frequently covered structural wooden shafts and stepped bases in textile upholstery, such as velvet, to add texture to interior lighting.

These lamps typically utilise a solid wood internal core for structural support, which is wrapped in woven fabrics or cotton velvet. Bases are weighted with cast iron or solid timber, while shade construction relies on wire framing lined with fabric or vellum.

Authentic pieces exhibit era-specific construction techniques, such as hand-stitched velvet seams along the column and aged timber bases beneath the fabric layer. Original internal wiring channels, period-correct brass lamp holders, and natural wear to the velvet surface also indicate age.

Position standard lamps in living spaces alongside reading armchairs or within empty room corners to provide directional or ambient light. The textured velvet column offers a textural contrast when placed against clean, painted walls or wood panelling.

Remove surface dust regularly using a soft clothes brush or a vacuum cleaner fitted with a low-suction upholstery attachment. Avoid applying liquid cleaners directly to the fabric, and keep the lamp away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the textile dyes.
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