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W. A. S. Benson. A Pair of Tall Swan Necked Table Lamps with Heart Shaped Base
Price on Application
This item is price on application due to its rarity and importance.
By W. A. S. Benson, a pair of table lamps in brass aligned to the Arts & Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1900. Tall, sweeping swan-neck uprights rise from distinctive heart-shaped bases, a Benson leitmotif that balances graphic line with stability. Each base is stamped to the base and fitted with period-style brass lampholders/Bayonets. Recently rewired for UK plugs, the pair present finely worked casting and mellow patina.
Width: 6.1 in (15.5 cm)
Depth: 7.28 in (18.5 cm)
1900-1909