A tripod brass lamp base with an articulated structure, resting on three angled feet characteristic of the Arts & Crafts aesthetic. The central stem extends into an adjustable arm mounted on a ball joint, allowing it to be used as a desk lamp or wall sconce depending on the angle. This design is characteristic of late 19th-century English functionalist lighting, directly in the tradition of Benson.
The lamp has a uniform antique patina, highlighting the cast brass.
Articulated brass tripod lamps emerged during the Arts and Crafts movement, where functionality took precedence over ornamentation. Benson developed modular lighting fixtures, often in brass, influenced by a quasi-industrial approach.
This model fits within this stylistic lineage, but lacking any markings, it should be considered a product of this movement rather than definitively attributed to Benson. ________________________________________
Technical Details:
• Designer: In the style of William Arthur Smith Benson
• Manufacturer: Unidentified
• Period: circa 1900-1930
• Materials: Brass
• Finish: Patinated brass
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Dimensions:
• Height: 30 cm (11.8 in)
• Width: 21 cm (8.3 in)
• Depth: approx. 21 cm (8.3 in)
• Weight: 1 kg
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Condition:
Good overall condition. Antique patina on the brass with consistent signs of wear. Functional. Sold without a lampshade.
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REF:
NEB3560426
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGoldMaterialBrassNumber of items1Height30 cmWidth21 cmDepth21 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring