Early 20th Century Mahogany Floor Lamp

Name: Early 20th Century Mahogany Floor Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244201
Price: 760 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFloor Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned column, Stepped circular base, Brass bulb fitting
SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This early 20th-century Edwardian floor lamp is fashioned from warm brown mahogany with a brass bulb fitting at the top. The turned column showcases intricate woodworking details, including bulbous vase-shaped profiles, slender tapering sections, and neat ring turnings, while the stepped circular base provides stability. Visible elements include a polished brass finial-style fitting, a smooth polished finish on the timber, and concentric stepped mouldings around the weighty foot. Standing 152 cm high with a 33 cm width and depth, this upright standard brings traditional character to an empty corner or a gentleman's library. It provides vertical illumination when positioned beside a reading chair or within a study.

FAQs

Early 20th-century mahogany floor lamps, often referred to as standard lamps, typically feature hand-turned central columns, turned moulding details, and broad weighted bases designed for stability.

These lamps were primarily crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneer over hard woods, paired with brass lamp holders, bayonet fittings, and internal electrical wiring pathways.

Authentic pieces display natural wood grain, turned column construction with subtle variations, period-appropriate brass fittings, and a weighted circular base showing age-consistent patina.

Position the lamp beside a reading armchair, inside an empty alcove, or within a gentlemans library scheme paired with a fabric shade to provide warm ambient illumination.

Dust the turned wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain; ensure modern re-wiring meets safety standards.

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Early 20th Century Mahogany Floor Lamp