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A 1930'S Italian Onyx Table Lamp
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for sale €228     $248
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A 1930'S Italian Onyx Table Lamp

1920 - 1940
Description

A fine 1930's Italian Onyx table lamp with beautiful striations. The silk flex has a handy on/off switch to avoid having to search under the shade.

The lamp comes with a shade.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Italian Onyx Table Lamp to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07763911
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Turned onyx stem with reeded baluster: stone turning from the mid-20th century.
Banded natural calcite veining: solid carved stone rather than composite moulding.
Modern braided cable and brass lampholder: later rewiring for current electrical standards.

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
57cm (22.44")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA966273
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000622
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Description
A fine 1930's Italian Onyx table lamp with beautiful striations. The silk flex has a handy on/off switch to avoid having to search under the shade.

The lamp comes with a shade.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Italian Onyx Table Lamp to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 07763911
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Turned onyx stem with reeded baluster: stone turning from the mid-20th century.
Banded natural calcite veining: solid carved stone rather than composite moulding.
Modern braided cable and brass lampholder: later rewiring for current electrical standards.

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
57cm (22.44")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966273
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000622
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade.
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Archive I A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade.

A 1930'S Italian Onyx Table Lamp

Archive II A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade. View II
Archive III A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade. View III
Archive IV A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade. View IV
Archive V A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade. View V
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Archive VII A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade. View VII
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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/beechandsprings
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A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade.
A 1930's Italian Onyx Table Lamp
Ref: SA966273
A 1930s Italian table lamp featuring a turned, veined onyx stone column and a pleated cream lampshade.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOnyx, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourCream and Amber
  • MotifsTurned stone column, Natural mineral veining, Pleated shade, Tiered circular base
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This 1930s Italian table lamp exhibits an Art Deco style crafted from natural onyx stone complemented by a pleated cream fabric shade. The piece stands at 57 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, displaying distinct amber mineral veining and a turned stone column mounted on a tiered circular base with decorative mouldings. The structure incorporates turned collars and a tapered shaft showcasing natural stone striations, accompanied by a textured fabric shade with vertical pleats and visible packaging creases. The lamp operates via a silk-covered electrical flex equipped with a handy inline on/off switch. In a modern home, this piece suits placement upon a living room sideboard top, side table, or bedroom console. The cream and amber tones complement traditional and eclectic interior schemes while providing functional surface illumination. The compact footprint makes the lamp suitable for smaller spaces where decorative lighting enhances the atmosphere without overwhelming existing furniture arrangements.

FAQs

During the 1930s Art Deco era, Italian craftsmen extensively utilised carved onyx and marble to create decorative home lighting. These pieces reflected the periods preference for geometric profiles, rich natural materials, and classical proportions.

Authentic period pieces consist of turned natural onyx or alabaster columns mounted on solid stone bases, often joined with internal steel threaded rods and topped with brass electrical fittings.

Authentic stone lamps feature unique natural veining, cold-to-the-touch surfaces, significant physical weight, and traditional lathe-turned shaping rather than moulded synthetic resin.

An onyx lamp functions well on a dark wood console table, side cabinet, or desk, where its translucent stone provides texture against neutral backdrops.

Dust the stone stem with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and clean periodically using specialised stone polish, avoiding acidic chemical spray cleaners that damage natural mineral surfaces.
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