Brass Column Table Lamp 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Elegant 1920 Column Table Lamp Brass on Porcelain De Paris
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA341347
Price: 240 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical Revival
MaterialBrass, Porcelain
ColourGold
MotifsFluted column, Square porcelain plinth, Faux candle sleeve, Acanthus detailing
SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Neoclassical Revival column table lamp dates from 1920 and follows a French Chateau design vibe. The piece combines a gold-finished brass fluted column with a square porcelain plinth base, accented by acanthus detailing and a faux candle sleeve. The white porcelain square base features delicate rose decoration and stands on four ornate scroll feet, complemented by visible wear on the metallic surfaces and aged glazing on the ceramic elements. Measuring 42 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the lamp sits neatly upon a sideboard top, dressing table, or bedside surface to provide functional accent lighting in a traditional interior.

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Neoclassical column table lamps draw inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architectural pillars, featuring fluted shafts, decorative capitals, and stepped bases. Popularised throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these lighting fixtures combine classical proportion with functional home illumination.

Early twentieth-century column lamps were typically constructed from cast or spun brass, solid bronze, and decorative ceramic or porcelain bases. Internal structural rods held the metallic column components securely to the porcelain or marble plinths.

Authentic pieces often display cast brass components with fine hand-chased details, stepped cast bases, and aged porcelain plinths with gilt highlights. Original wiring, older bayonet or Edison light fittings, and natural patination on untinned brass surfaces also indicate period origin.

A classic column lamp works well when placed on a dark wood sideboard, a mantelpiece, or a bedside console to add structural height. Pair it with a simple silk or linen drum shade to balance the detailed brass stem with clean modern textures.

Dust the porcelain base and metal stem regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can remove historic gilding from the porcelain and strip protective patination from the brass.

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Elegant 1920 Column Table Lamp Brass on Porcelain De Paris