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1920'S Torchere Vase Standard Lamp
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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1920'S Torchere Vase Standard Lamp

1900 - 1920
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1920's cream-painted torchere, supporting baluster shaped cloisonne vase, blue ground with two dragons and flower heads - converted to a standard lamp - 23"w x 20"d x 78"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this 1920s Torchere Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA873979
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6072
Description
1920's cream-painted torchere, supporting baluster shaped cloisonne vase, blue ground with two dragons and flower heads - converted to a standard lamp - 23"w x 20"d x 78"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Downton Abbey - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this 1920s Torchere Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA873979
Dealers Internal Ref
6072
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe.
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Archive I A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe.

1920's Torchere Vase Standard Lamp

Archive II A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe. View II
Archive III A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe. View III
Archive IV A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe. View IV
Archive V A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe. View V
Archive VI A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe. View VI
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2011
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A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe.
1920's Torchere Vase Standard Lamp
Ref: SA873979
A 1920s painted cream wooden standard lamp featuring a central blue decorated ceramic vase, a gooseneck brass arm, and a fabric lampshade with beaded fringe.
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Torchere standard lamps gained widespread popularity during the 1920s Art Deco era as electric lighting became standard in domestic interiors. Designers integrated traditional turned woodwork and decorative ceramic elements with overhead gooseneck arms to create versatile free-standing light sources.

Lamps from this era typically featured turned timber bases, cast brass fittings, and hand-painted ceramic or porcelain vasiform sections. Fabric shades were constructed with wire frames and accented with silk tassels, fringe, and glass bead trimming.

Authentic period pieces display age-consistent wear to the painted timber, patinated brass fittings, and period-correct wiring pathways. Ceramic inserts often feature hand-applied decorative motifs, and the wooden pedestal bases show signs of traditional turning and joinery techniques.

Position the standard lamp in a reading corner or alongside an armchair to provide targeted directional lighting. Combining historical lighting fixtures with modern upholstery creates visual contrast and adds texture to a room scheme.

Dust the painted timber and ceramic elements using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that may strip historic finishes. Shade fringes should be gently dusted with a soft brush, and electrical components checked regularly by a qualified electrician.
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