Are these lamps still wired for modern use?

Many table lamps listed on this page have been rewired for contemporary electrical standards while retaining their original brass components and column structures. Buyers should check individual listings to confirm whether the wiring is recent and PAT tested for safety.

How do I identify a Corinthian column lamp?

A Corinthian column lamp is recognised by the ornate capital at the top of the shaft, featuring carved acanthus leaves and corner volutes. This classical design was favored by Victorian and Edwardian makers to lend architectural grandeur to domestic lighting.

Did these pieces start as oil lamps?

A large proportion of nineteenth-century brass column lamps originally functioned as paraffin or oil burners before conversion to electricity in the twentieth century. Some retain their original double burners, glass chimneys, and coloured glass shades from the Victorian period.

What periods do these items cover?

The listings span from the early nineteenth century through the Georgian and Regency periods, up to the Edwardian era and the 1920s Art Deco movement. Victorian and late nineteenth-century examples make up the largest portion of the available column lamps and side tables.