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Whytock & Reid Standard Lamp
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Whytock & Reid Standard Lamp

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1920s. A stylish walnut standard lamp by’ Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’ with ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’ influences. The top with brass cap and four lamp holders, all resting on a triform concave stem which expands towards the base and rests on a platform base, braised by three shaped uprights, finishing on three curved and shaped feet.

182cm High x 47 Diameter Base

£650

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Height
182cm (71.65")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Whytock Reid Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA908737
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30870
Description
Circa 1920s.
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A stylish walnut standard lamp by’ Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’ with ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’ influences.
Georgian Antiques

The top with brass cap and four lamp holders, all resting on a triform concave stem which expands towards the base and rests on a platform base, braised by three shaped uprights, finishing on three curved and shaped feet.

182cm High x 47 Diameter Base

£650

Height
182cm (71.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Whytock Reid Standard Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA908737
Dealers Internal Ref
30870
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A tall wooden standard lamp by Whytock and Reid featuring a tapered shaft, a shaped quadform base, and a brass light socket.
Whytock & Reid Standard Lamp
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A tall wooden standard lamp by Whytock and Reid featuring a tapered shaft, a shaped quadform base, and a brass light socket.
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Wooden standard lamps gained widespread popularity during the Arts and Crafts and Edwardian eras as domestic electricity became common. Cabinetmakers applied traditional joinery techniques to create free-standing light sources, often matching the architectural woodwork of period interiors.

High-grade standard lamps from this period were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Electrical components typically consisted of solid brass lamp holders, switched sockets, and weighted lower bases for stability.

Authentic pieces display distinct period joinery, such as hand-cut tenons, profiled bases, and original brass fittings. Look for maker stamps or labels on the underside of the base, along with natural age patina on the timber and surface wear around the socket area.

Position the lamp alongside a reading armchair or within a living room corner to introduce vertical height and ambient illumination. Pair with a structured fabric shade to balance the warm wood tones against modern painted backdrops.

Maintain the timber surface by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the finish. Ensure all electrical wiring complies with current safety standards through periodic inspections by a qualified electrician.
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