Antique Brass Standard Lamp 19th Century

Name: Brass Standard Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212934
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStandard Lamps
Period19th century
StyleClassical Revival
MaterialBrass, Cast Brass
ColourGold
MotifsFluted column, Corinthian capital, Urn motif, Stepped square base
SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 35 cm (14 in)

This classical revival standard lamp dates from 1880 and takes the form of a floor-standing brass lighting standard with a gold finish. The design incorporates a stepped square base, an ornate cast brass base section with wreath motifs, a fluted column, a Corinthian capital, and a decorative urn-shaped finial at the top. The polished metal shows bright reflective surfaces along the turned shaft and detailed cast ornamental work. The piece stands 148 cm high and 35 cm wide, occupying a vertical footprint suited for floor placement. In a contemporary home, this standard lamp provides functional lighting while serving as a decorative floor piece in an empty corner of a gentleman's library or a formal reception room. The classical architectural details and gleaming metallic finish allow the fixture to blend with traditional interiors and period room schemes. The substantial height and weighted square base keep the lamp stable when positioned on floor surfaces.

FAQs

A classical revival brass standard lamp is a floor-standing electric light fixture produced from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, borrowing stylistic elements such as Corinthian capitals, fluted columns, and decorative urns from ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

These lamps were primarily crafted using cast brass, extruded brass tubing for the column, and heavy iron weights concealed within a stepped brass base to ensure stability.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast construction, subtle surface patination or oxidisation, clear joining seams on cast elements, and original threaded lamp holder fittings, though wiring should be modernised to current safety standards.

A brass standard lamp provides functional ambient illumination and visual height when positioned beside an armchair, adjacent to a reading desk, or within an empty corner of a living room or study.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or harsh metal polishes, which can strip away original patination and lacquered protective coatings.

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Brass Standard Lamp