How do I choose the right height?

Floor standards typically suit corners beside seating, while table lamps require surfaces high enough to prevent glare at eye level. Consider the scale of your shade and ceiling height when positioning tall wooden stems in a room.

Are these lamp bases newly wired?

Many vintage pieces arrive updated with modern electrical flex and compliant lamp holders to meet current safety standards. Check individual descriptions to see if rewiring has been carried out by the seller before purchase.

How do I care for wood finishes?

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid placing wooden bases in direct sunlight or near heat sources. Wax polished timbers periodically using a traditional bees wax to nourish the grain and maintain the sheen.

How do I identify art deco styles?

Art deco designs feature geometric motifs, stepped skyscraper silhouettes, and streamlined vertical forms characteristic of the interwar period. Look for clean lines in oak or walnut that reflect the modernism of the nineteen-twenties and thirties.