Stylish Brass Table Lamp Circa 1900-20. 1900 - 1920

Name: Stylish Brass Table Lamp Circa 1900-20.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242502
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialBrass, Hardwood, Fabric
ColourGold
MotifsColumn stem, Turned wooden base, Pleated shade, Stepped plinth
SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Edwardian table lamp, dating from the period around 1900 to 1920, takes its style from a nineteenth-century Biedermeier candlestick. The piece combines a polished gold-coloured brass column stem and hardware with a dark brown turned hardwood base, stepped plinth mouldings, and a cream pleated fabric lampshade. The wiring uses an old-style fabric cable, and the metal has a lacquered finish that requires no polishing. The lamp stands 58 cm high with the shade and measures 33 cm wide by 33 cm deep overall, with a base diameter of 15 cm. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on a gentleman's library desk, a living room sideboard top, or a hallway console table to provide soft accent lighting. The combination of warm timber and polished metal brings a traditional Continental character to domestic spaces without the need for restoration work.

FAQs

Table lamps from the 19001920 era typically feature classical influences, such as column stems, urn motifs, and stepped bases. Crafted during the transition from gas to electric lighting, these lamps emphasise cast brass, turned timber, and refined geometric profiles.

Authentic period lamps were commonly constructed using solid cast or sheet brass, frequently paired with heavy cast iron internal weights or turned hardwood plinths for stability. Shades were typically made from pleated fabric, silk, or blown glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit age-appropriate tarnish, natural oxidisation in crevices, and heavy cast bases rather than modern lightweight metals. Older wiring entry points, bayonet fittings, or historic maker marks on the base rim can also help verify age.

Place the lamp on a dark wood sideboard, side table, or writing desk to create warm accent illumination. Pairing warm brass metalwork with neutral pleated shades allows period lighting to blend smoothly into both traditional and contemporary schemes.

Dust the brass surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth to remove build-up. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can strip natural patina or protective lacquers; use mild soap and warm water sparingly on unlacquered metal if necessary.

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Stylish Brass Table Lamp Circa 1900-20.

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