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Antique Arts & Crafts style pair barley twist oak wood & solid polished brass candlestick table lamps, 1920`s ca, English.


This pair of antique lamps have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are newly rewired, earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to use. Each has the following new components: brass lamp holder with 2 shade rings, gold silk cable, white cord switch, white plug (UK Plug up to 250V) & fabric lampshade. Lightbulbs included. These lamps can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries with a light bulb suitable to local electricity.


Presented here is a fine & unusual pair of antique candlesticks made around the 1920`s in the Arts & Crafts style which flourished in England between 1860-1900, converted into lamps. They are strongly influenced by the Arts & Crafts Movement but kept modern with its minimal form.


The sculptural form, honest materials & delicate size make these lamps well proportioned for a shelf, bedside, sideboard or mantelpiece. They would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Art Deco, Traditional, Country, Hollywood Regency, or Contemporary.


The barley twist design of each candlestick is full of exquisite movement & soft rounded details, a combination of handmade & early machine made features made of solid English oak & solid polished brass.


The round base is in solid polished oak, with a nice grain & concave shape with raised border. The bottom of the bases have new black felt underneath to protect the furniture below.
On top of the base there is a wooden turned knop that becomes the base of the barley twist main wooden column leading to another round wooden knob under the solid polished brass drip pan & bobeche. On top sits a new quality solid brass lamp holder with two removable brass rings to secure the lampshade in place.


Both lamps are finished with a new cream fabric lampshade, these have adjustable internal arms to change the angle of the shade. These lampshades are included in the price.


Each lamp carries 1 standard small screw light bulb (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present they are fitted & photographed with new LED dimmable Candle Clear shaped light bulbs of 40 Watts. These are included in the price.


These antique lamps are in very good condition for their age. The antique patina has been preserved. The wooden frames are sound with no damages, missing or broken parts. Each base has the same shape and size, with slightly different angular bottom shape. The metal surfaces overall are in very good condition. There are minor subtle superficial marks & rubbing, adding character & depth, all in line with age & wear. The lampshades are new and in very good condition.


Additional dimensions:


The total Height with the shade on is: 44.5 cm.


The base alone (without the lampshade) is: Height: 34 cm, Width: 12.5 cm, Depth: 12.5 cm.


The lampshade alone is: Height: 15 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 20 cm, Diameter at the top: 14 cm.


Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the bases & lampshades would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these parts would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).


MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:


Within London UK: Free
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 80
United States/Canada: £ 110
Japan: £ 140
Australia: £ 140
Rest of the World please enquire.


BARLEY TWIST FURNITURE HISTORY


The origin of barley twisting and fluted turnings can be traced back to late antiquity as a way of embellishing a turning.


Furniture with spiral-turned legs or trim became known as “barley twist” or “barley sugar,” because it resembled sticks of barley sugar used at the time.


Barley twisting was very popular in the 15th & 16th Centuries, first appearing in England and France, and having a revival in the 18th & 19th Centuries. Very fashionable in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods up to the 1930`s. Mostly in solid oak or walnut, it was used on column supports, often in table & chair legs but also in many different pieces of furniture.


English oak barley twist antique furniture is very much appreciated worldwide today for the quality & skill of the manufacturers at the time.


 

  • Period: 1920's ca, English
    • Price: £490.00
    • €592 Euro
    • $620 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 44.5cm (17.52in)
    • W: 20cm (7.87in)
    • D: 20cm (7.87in)