How do I clean an onyx lamp base?

Wipe the polished stone gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust without damaging the surface. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can dull the natural gloss of the stone or harm adjacent metal mounts. Keep moisture away from any electrical components and dry the stone thoroughly immediately after cleaning. Gentle care preserves the original polish and the integrity of the metal fittings.

Are these lamps safe to use today?

Most surviving examples require professional rewiring to meet modern electrical safety standards. Have a qualified electrician check the internal wiring and bulb holders before connecting the lamp to a power supply. Retaining the original switchgear or external brass components is usually possible while updating the internal flex and plug. This approach combines historic character with safe everyday operation.

What periods do these lamps come from?

The pieces span from the late Victorian era through the Edwardian period and into the Art Deco years of the 1930s. Design details such as classical columns or geometric silhouettes help indicate the specific decade of manufacture. French workshops produced many of the gilt bronze and onyx combinations around nineteen hundred, while simpler column lamps often date to the early twentieth century.

Why are some lamps offered as pairs?

Makers originally produced matched pairs to flank a large desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece in formal rooms. Surviving pairs remain desirable for creating symmetrical lighting arrangements in a traditional interior. Single lamps more commonly served as individual desk accessories or reading lights. Finding a matched pair from the early twentieth century is less frequent than encountering solo pieces.

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An antique onyx desk light brings a heavy, polished stone base and warm metal mountings to a workspace, combining practical illumination with solid decorative presence.

1900 - 1920

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Onyx Table Lamp

From Baggott & Co.

£485

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1920 - 1940

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Pair of Lamps Circa 1930

From Frank Craig Antiques

£550

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Antique Victorian Ormolu Mounted Onyx Corinthian Column Table Lamp 19th C

19th century

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Antique Victorian Ormolu Mounted Onyx Corinthian Column Table Lamp 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£750

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1900 - 1920

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1910 a Large Cherub and Dolphin Lamp

From Lancaster Antiques

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