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Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
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Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Original modernist chrome desk lamp of substantial quality, fully re- chromed so is superb condition, no pitting or tarnishing. Very iconic in design with a real feel of the machine age influence. This lamp not only boasts looking impressive but is very functional too. Perfect for desk environment or side table. Re-wired for EU use, screw fitting bulb. We have two of these lamps if you want a pair let us know. FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Art Deco World has dated this Chrome Modernist Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

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SA835399
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Original modernist chrome desk lamp of substantial quality, fully re- chromed so is superb condition, no pitting or tarnishing. Very iconic in design with a real feel of the machine age influence. This lamp not only boasts looking impressive but is very functional too. Perfect for desk environment or side table. Re-wired for EU use, screw fitting bulb. We have two of these lamps if you want a pair let us know. FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Chrome Modernist Desk Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA835399
Art Deco World
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Specialists in fine quality art deco originals

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A modernist chrome desk lamp featuring an adjustable hemispherical shade suspended inside a circular ring frame above a stepped base.
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Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp

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A modernist chrome desk lamp featuring an adjustable hemispherical shade suspended inside a circular ring frame above a stepped base.
Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
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A modernist chrome desk lamp featuring an adjustable hemispherical shade suspended inside a circular ring frame above a stepped base.
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  • ObjectDesk Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHemispherical shade, Stepped circular base, Gimbal ring frame, Polished chrome finish
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This original 1930 Art Deco desk lamp belongs to the Machine Age style, rendered entirely in metal with a polished silver-coloured chrome finish. The piece comprises a hemispherical shade, a gimbal ring frame, and a stepped circular base, accented with small spherical finials on the pivot mounts. It stands 37 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Today, this lamp works well on an office desk or a side table in a home study or living space. It is fully re-chromed with no pitting or tarnishing, and has been re-wired for EU use with a screw fitting bulb.

FAQs

Machine Age lighting emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, defined by sleek aerodynamic silhouettes, industrial production techniques, and polished metallic finishes like chrome and nickel.

These lamps were typically constructed from tubular steel, spun aluminum, or chrome-plated metal, featuring weighted circular bases and adjustable domed shades.

Original period pieces feature heavy stepped bases, period-appropriate switches such as push-buttons or rotary keys, and signs of light age-related wear on the plated surfaces.

Position the piece on a streamlined office desk, dark wood sideboard, or bedside table to serve as a functional task light and a geometric accent.

Clean polished chrome using a soft dry microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip the original metal plating.
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