What periods do these lamps and tables represent?

The pieces span the nineteenth century through the early twentieth century, encompassing periods such as the Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras. Revival styles dominate the nineteenth-century examples, while geometric lines and opaline glass define the later twentieth-century pieces.

How were these tables and lamps used?

Side tables and gueridons functioned as small stands positioned beside seating or against walls to hold lamps, clocks, or decorative items. Lamps provided localized accent lighting on desks, sideboards, and occasional tables rather than primary illumination for an entire room.

What materials are typical for the bases?

Bases utilise cast metals such as brass, gilt bronze, and ormolu, often combined with white or coloured marble plinths. Wood is also common for lamp tables, utilising walnut, mahogany, oak, and exotic veneers like kingwood.