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Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal


Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal
Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal

Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal    Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal

Extraordinary Early - Mid 20th Century Table Lamp Base. In The Form Of A Large Tower Or Lighthouse. Seemingly a demonstration of the designer's virtuosity by mixing varied materials in unlikely combinations. Steady, on a heavy stepped base, the lamp has been skilfully crafted from tapering hand-turned elements. Ranging from specimen woods - teak, rosewood, ebony & lignum vitae.

To examples of early plastic, interspersed with bands of. Brushed aluminium, brass and perspex. The visually dynamic result is remarkably successful.

Coherent than you would expect. Gut feeling suggests 1930's to 1940's. Sadly, no evidence of a maker. Surmounted by a lovely, heavy.

Old chrome-plated bayonet fitting with a side twist bakelite switch. Rewired to modern safety standards. Approximate Dimensions: Height 41cm (16,25") x Base Diameter 20cm (8").

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Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal    Rare Mid Century Lighthouse Lamp Base. Specimen Woods, Early Plastics & Metal