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Early 20th Century, Was Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English)
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Early 20th Century, Was Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English)

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century, WAS Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English).

Circa 1900, William Arthur Scott (WAS) Benson brass table lamp, typical of the Arts and Crafts movement and just wonderful quality & with great lines. Almost certainly by Benson though not visibly marked, underside of the lamp is however marked with serial numbers. An unusual, delightfully simple & beautiful piece of lighting of good scale.

Re-wired with black flex and PAT Tested.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
21cm (8.27")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Was Benson Brass Lamp to the 1900s.

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SA1198139
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Early 20th Century, WAS Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English).
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Circa 1900, William Arthur Scott (WAS) Benson brass table lamp, typical of the Arts and Crafts movement and just wonderful quality & with great lines.
White Space Antiques

Almost certainly by Benson though not visibly marked, underside of the lamp is however marked with serial numbers. An unusual, delightfully simple & beautiful piece of lighting of good scale.

Re-wired with black flex and PAT Tested.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Was Benson Brass Lamp to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198139
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An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem.
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Archive I An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem.

Early 20th Century, Was Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English)

Archive II An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem. View V
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An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem.
Early 20th Century, WAS Benson, Brass Pullman Table Lamp (English)
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An early 20th-century English W.A.S. Benson solid brass Pullman table lamp base featuring tripod legs and a central turned stem.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsTripod base, Turned central stem, Scroll brackets, Bayonet light fitting
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 21 cm (8 in)

This early 20th-century Arts and Crafts table lamp is constructed from solid brass in a warm metallic tone, presenting a clean profile with an exposed black flexible electrical cord trailing from the base. The English design incorporates a tripod base with gracefully curved legs, a turned central stem rising to a bayonet light fitting, and decorative scroll brackets supporting the upper structure. The surface shows light wear commensurate with age, maintaining an honest patina across the metal components without added ornamentation or colour. Measuring 44 cm high and 21 cm wide, this compact antique occupies minimal surface area while providing structural height. Well suited for placement within a gentleman's library or on a home office desk, the lamp brings understated period character to a working interior. The functional form sits securely on flat surfaces, casting light downward from an elevated position above the desk top. Its restrained aesthetic integrates easily with traditional timber furniture and leather writing surfaces, offering a practical lighting solution that harmonises with period decorative schemes while remaining entirely functional for contemporary daily use in a study or reading nook.

FAQs

W.A.S. Benson was a prominent English architect and designer who specialised in metalwork during the Arts and Crafts movement, creating functional electric lamps that emphasized fluid metal forms and mechanical innovation.

Lamps from this era were primarily crafted from spun or cast brass, copper, and bronze, often paired with hand-blown glass shades and silk-wrapped electrical flex.

Authentic pieces frequently feature stamped maker marks such as WAS BENSON, distinct stamped patent numbers, specific joint assemblies, and characteristic curved tripod bases.

Place the lamp on a contemporary wooden desk, dark marble console, or bookshelf to create a focal point that contrasts sleek modern surfaces with historical metalwork.

Maintain the natural patina by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip original surface lacquers, and ensuring electrical wiring is inspected by a qualified electrician.
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