A Rare Edwardian Ivory Ground Chinoiserie Decorated Standard

Name: A Rare Edwardian Ivory Ground Chinoiserie Decorated Standard Lamp Circa 1910
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242975
Price: 480 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFloor Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialWood, Brass, Paint, Lacquer
ColourIvory and Gold
MotifsTurned column, Chinoiserie lacquerwork, Circular stepped base, Gilt accents
SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This Edwardian floor lamp dates to 1910 and takes the form of a painted wooden standard lamp. The piece displays an ivory-painted finish combined with gold-coloured gilt accents and dark Chinoiserie hand-painted motifs across the slender body and circular stepped base. Turned elements shape the wooden column, incorporating decorative mouldings and a small brass electrical fitting at the very top. Visible signs of age include slight surface wear to the lacquer work on the base. The item measures 157 cm high by 40.5 cm wide and 40.5 cm deep. Placed at the end of a sofa in a living room or reading corner, this standard lamp functions as practical lighting for an English Country House interior.

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Chinoiserie standard lamps originated from the European fascination with East Asian artistic traditions. During the Edwardian era, craftspeople revived these eighteenth-century designs, applying hand-painted lacquerwork and gilt Asian-inspired landscapes onto turned wooden light bases.

These lamps were typically constructed from turned hardwoods such as beech, mahogany, or pine. The surface was finished with multiple layers of paint or gesso, hand-painted lacquer decoration, and gilded accents before being fitted with brass electrical components.

Authentic Edwardian pieces exhibit natural age-related craquelure to the painted ground, hand-applied gilding details, and characteristic turned wooden profiles. The brass lampholder fittings, base weight, and wear patterns on the original painted surface further indicate period construction.

Position the standard lamp in a corner or beside a reading chair to create functional ambient lighting. The painted ivory ground pairs seamlessly with neutral upholstery, dark timber furniture, or layered textiles within traditional and eclectic room schemes.

Dust the painted surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents, water, or abrasive polishes that could lift the hand-painted lacquerwork, and ensure all electrical wiring is tested and updated by a certified electrician.

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A Rare Edwardian Ivory Ground Chinoiserie Decorated Standard Lamp Circa 1910