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Antique Chinese Mahogany Dragon Lamp (1920-1930)
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Nijmegen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2023 • 18 sales
Product description
🏮 Chinoiserie - Lamp - Mahogany - Chinese Dragon Lamp
🇨🇳 China - Antiques - 1910-1920
✨ Rare Chinese hand-carved dragon lamp (1910-1920) - with pig leather shade
✅ Unique collector's item - Perfect condition - Fully inspected
🔍 Looking for a special antique piece with character?
Hand-carved from solid mahogany, this authentic Chinese dragon lamp is an impressive showpiece that combines elegance and craftsmanship.
🔸 Originally designed as a table lamp, but later skillfully modified so that it can also be used as a wall lamp.
🏮 LAMP HOOD
🖐️ Handcrafted from braided pigskin leather stretched over a metal base and finished with baroque golden yellow fringes.
🎨 Crafted look with decorative lacing. The leather exhibits a warm, yellowish hue with subtle natural discoloration and blemishes appropriate for age.
🛠️ Suspension system: Beautifully concealed, making the lamp a stylish addition both standing and hanging.
♻️ Shade is replaceable with another model, if desired.
📌 DETAILS
🔹 Origin: China (export piece, early 20th century)
📅 Period: 1910-1920
🌳 Material: Solid red mahogany, hand-carved
🏮 Cap: Braided pig leather with metal base and gold-tone fringes
🧵 Hood finish: Hand-stitched with decorative lacing
💡 Fitting: Bakelite, suitable for E27 light source
⚡ Electrical: Safely controlled and 100% working
🔌 Connection cord: With cord switch
📏 Dimensions:
- Height: approx. 68 cm
- Width of console: approx. 19 cm
- Widest point: approx. 33 cm
✅ CONDITION
🔧 Mechanical condition: Excellent, all parts solid and functional
🪵 Woodwork: Well maintained, with minimal signs of age
🏮 Lampshade: Authentic and well preserved, with slight discoloration appropriate to its age
🛠️ Suspension System: Professionally mounted and blindly concealed
⚡ Electrical operation: 100% checked and safe
🚚 SHIPPING/PICK UP
📍 Pick up in Nijmegen possible
📦 Insured shipping as a package with photo documentation of the packing process
🎯 A special piece with a rich history and timeless character!
📌 Now for sale on WHOPPAH!
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height68 cmWidth33 cmDepth19 cm
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About this seller
Nijmegen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2023 • 18 sales