Object Description
This is a truly superb antique Art Deco articulated brass bankers lamp, circa 1920 in date.
It has an adjustable stem and is raised on a decorative rectangular base.
The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this piece and it is sure to add an unparalleled touch of eleganceto your desk.
Condition:
In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 41 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 23 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 9 inches
Art Deco or Deco,
is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s.
It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation.
Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau.
Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as “an assertively modern style…[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material…[and] the requirements of mass production”.
During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.
Our reference: A3476