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Art Deco Two Tone 'Liquorice Allsorts' Lamp
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Art Deco Two Tone 'Liquorice Allsorts' Lamp

1900 - 1920
Description

This striking ART DECO PLASTIC LAMP, with a Chromed Metal central rod, is made in distinctive black and peach colours.

The stepped base, with original switch, resembles 'Liquorice Allsorts'. Each step is made separately.

The LAMP is sold as a Collector's Item and would need rewiring by a Professional Electrician before use.

There are no breaks or repairs. The Chrome rod has signs of wear to the finish.

When rewired and complete, with an appropriate shade, a very striking lighting feature would be created.

Height: 11.5 inches (29.5 cm)

Width & Depth: 6 inches (15 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bakelite Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06532380
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Pitted chrome plating on the central column: decades of oxidisation.
Vintage push-button switch set into the plinth: period electrical fitting.
Laminated plastic blocks in stepped skyscraper form: quintessential 1930s geometric styling.
Threaded brass collar at the top: standard mount for a period lampholder.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA790340
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Description
This striking ART DECO PLASTIC LAMP, with a Chromed Metal central rod, is made in distinctive black and peach colours.

The stepped base, with original switch, resembles 'Liquorice Allsorts'. Each step is made separately.

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The LAMP is sold as a Collector's Item and would need rewiring by a Professional Electrician before use.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns.
fig 1. Art Deco Two Tone 'Liquorice Allsorts' Lamp

There are no breaks or repairs. The Chrome rod has signs of wear to the finish.

When rewired and complete, with an appropriate shade, a very striking lighting feature would be created.

Height: 11.5 inches (29.5 cm)

Width & Depth: 6 inches (15 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bakelite Lamp to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 06532380
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Pitted chrome plating on the central column: decades of oxidisation.
Vintage push-button switch set into the plinth: period electrical fitting.
Laminated plastic blocks in stepped skyscraper form: quintessential 1930s geometric styling.
Threaded brass collar at the top: standard mount for a period lampholder.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA790340
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns.
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Archive I An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns.

Art Deco Two Tone 'Liquorice Allsorts' Lamp

Archive II An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns. View II
Archive III An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns. View VI
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An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns.
ART DECO TWO TONE 'LIQUORICE ALLSORTS' LAMP
Ref: SA790340
An Art Deco table lamp base featuring a stepped ziggurat foundation and vertical black and pink layered columns.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBakelite, Plastic, Chrome
  • ColourBlack and Pink
  • MotifsZiggurat stepped base, Layered two-tone columns, Geometric block pedestal
  • SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s is made from black and peach plastic and Bakelite with a chromed metal central rod. The piece takes the form of a stepped ziggurat foundation resembling Liquorice Allsorts, supporting vertical layered columns beneath a square top cap, with an original switch mounted near the base. The chrome rod displays visible signs of wear to its finish, while the individual layered sections show no breaks or repairs, and the entire structure rests on four block feet. Measuring 29.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this item functions as a collector's piece that requires rewiring by a professional electrician before use. Completed with a compatible shade, the lamp suits placement upon a living room sideboard or hallway console table to provide atmospheric accent lighting.

FAQs

Clean Bakelite surfaces using a soft microfiber cloth dampened with mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or solvents. Ensure all electrical wiring is inspected and rewired by a qualified electrician prior to use.

Positioning an Art Deco table lamp on a neutral sideboard, desk, or bedside table creates an architectural focal point. The bold geometric lines and contrasting colours complement both minimalist schemes and eclectic, vintage-inspired spaces.

Authentic Bakelite pieces feature seamless moulding, geometric construction, and a substantial weight relative to modern plastics. Testing with warm water or friction often releases a faint carbolic scent unique to early phenolic resins.

During the 1930s, makers utilized early synthetic plastics like Bakelite and catalin alongside chrome-plated metal, moulded glass, and polished brass. Layered composite plastics allowed manufacturers to produce distinctive multi-coloured geometric patterns.

Art Deco lighting from the 1920s and 1930s is characterised by clean geometric shapes, stepped silhouettes inspired by ziggurats, and strong colour contrast. Designers favoured modern manufactured materials such as chrome, Bakelite, and frosted glass to produce streamlined, architectural forms.
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