Studio Craft Masterpiece: Bespoke Wrought Iron 'Acanthus' Lamp
£850.00
Description
This is not a mass-produced item, but a one-of-a-kind "Designer’s Own" piece. Crafted in the 1960s—a decade that revitalized British wrought ironwork—this lamp showcases a sophisticated interplay of heavy metalwork and delicate, organic movement.
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International delivery is estimated at 5-7 working days.
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A Unique Mid-Century Bespoke Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Table Lamp
This is not a mass-produced item, but a one-of-a-kind "Designer’s Own" piece. Crafted in the 1960s—a decade that revitalized British wrought ironwork—this lamp showcases a sophisticated interplay of heavy metalwork and delicate, organic movement.
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Artisan Ironwork: The lamp is constructed from hand-forged wrought iron, utilizing a series of graceful, sweeping "S" and "C" scrolls. The central stem is anchored by a weighted metal plinth supported on traditional ball feet, providing a grounded, architectural stability.
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The Acanthus Detail: Breaking from the stark minimalism of the 60s, the designer incorporated finely worked acanthus leaf motifs. These elements provide a "New Classical" flair, echoing the influence of grand English manor house ironwork but interpreted with a modern, slender silhouette.
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Provenance: Recently released from the designer's personal collection, the lamp represents a rare opportunity to own a piece that was lived with and cherished by its creator for decades. Its tall, 65 cm stature gives it a commanding presence as either a sideboard focal point or a desk lamp.
Condition Report
Very good condition, as indicated by the accompanying images.
To ensure safety and functionality, the product has undergone a full rewire using antique 3 core braided fabric cable. Additionally, it comes with a UK 3 pin plug, making it suitable for use in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the product has been PAT inspected, guaranteeing its compliance with electrical safety standards.
Measurement
Height: 65 cm / 25.6 inches
Width: 29 cm / 11.4 inches
Depth: 13 cm / 5.1 inches
Weight: 3.6 k.g / 7.9 lbs
Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration
All our collections have been through our workshop and where possible, we always try to maintain the original finish preserving the patina and colour, some items are sympathetically restored and this is done by our own skilled craftsmen using only traditional methods
We complete a full assessment, re-wire and PAT inspection on all lighting. The full assessment can include general upkeep and updating – Fitting new lamp holders, deep cleaning, minor repairs and replacement of fragile metal pins are all part of our service. Rewiring includes a standard rewire to conform with UK electrical regulations to an adaptation or conversion
