Wall lamp - Copper, Textile - Copper and fabric sconce
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Dutch Art Deco wall sconce from the 1920s, made of copper with textile, in good condition and in working order, width 28 cm, height 12 cm, depth 28 cm.
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Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Wall Sconce, 1920s
A highly decorative Dutch Art Deco wall sconce in the Amsterdam School style, dating from the 1920s.
The lamp has a wonderfully sculptural construction, built around a dark patinated metal backplate with a characteristic silhouette. Rounded forms are interrupted by pointed projections, while the outer edge is finished with a continuous row of small hammered or embossed details, giving the metalwork a particularly handcrafted appearance.
In front of the backplate sits a three-dimensional metal framework supporting the fabric. The framework projects dramatically forward and culminates in a pronounced central point. When illuminated, the bulb lights the textile from within, creating a warm glow while emphasizing the geometry of the shade.
The present patterned fabric is not original to the Amsterdam School period and was most probably added around the 1960s. This does, however, make the lamp particularly interesting for someone wishing to adapt it. The existing metal framework could relatively easily be reupholstered in a more period-appropriate Art Deco or batiked textile, or alternatively in a lighter plain fabric. A narrow fringe along the lower edge could also work beautifully and would give the lamp a more luxurious 1920s character.
Even in its present form, the combination of the dark metal, pointed silhouette and patterned textile gives the lamp considerable presence.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The metal shows an attractive aged patina. The fabric is a later replacement, estimated circa 1960, and can be retained or replaced according to preference. Rewired but inside still the original copper and porcelain ring fitting.
Dimensions: W 29 × H 25 × D 15 cm | W 11.4 × H 9.8 × D 5.9 in
Seller's Story
Studio Eklektik (est. 2023) is a Dutch online gallery specialising in Dutch Art Deco, modernist antiques, and eclectic design, lighting and objects.
We are drawn to pieces that do more than furnish a space: objects with history in their grain, atmosphere in their silhouette and a certain drama in the way they catch the light. The emphasis is on Dutch Art Deco, especially Amsterdam School and Hague School design, but our eye is deliberately eclectic. We curate across categories and era's, but never without direction: every object has to bring something to the room, whether through form, craftsmanship, history or atmosphere.
We ship worldwide. For purchases in auction, buyers may also choose pick-up, after which we can provide our best shipping quote at cost price. For multiple purchases or larger objects, we can offer professionally crated shipment on request.
Translated by Google TranslateDutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Wall Sconce, 1920s
A highly decorative Dutch Art Deco wall sconce in the Amsterdam School style, dating from the 1920s.
The lamp has a wonderfully sculptural construction, built around a dark patinated metal backplate with a characteristic silhouette. Rounded forms are interrupted by pointed projections, while the outer edge is finished with a continuous row of small hammered or embossed details, giving the metalwork a particularly handcrafted appearance.
In front of the backplate sits a three-dimensional metal framework supporting the fabric. The framework projects dramatically forward and culminates in a pronounced central point. When illuminated, the bulb lights the textile from within, creating a warm glow while emphasizing the geometry of the shade.
The present patterned fabric is not original to the Amsterdam School period and was most probably added around the 1960s. This does, however, make the lamp particularly interesting for someone wishing to adapt it. The existing metal framework could relatively easily be reupholstered in a more period-appropriate Art Deco or batiked textile, or alternatively in a lighter plain fabric. A narrow fringe along the lower edge could also work beautifully and would give the lamp a more luxurious 1920s character.
Even in its present form, the combination of the dark metal, pointed silhouette and patterned textile gives the lamp considerable presence.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The metal shows an attractive aged patina. The fabric is a later replacement, estimated circa 1960, and can be retained or replaced according to preference. Rewired but inside still the original copper and porcelain ring fitting.
Dimensions: W 29 × H 25 × D 15 cm | W 11.4 × H 9.8 × D 5.9 in
Seller's Story
Studio Eklektik (est. 2023) is a Dutch online gallery specialising in Dutch Art Deco, modernist antiques, and eclectic design, lighting and objects.
We are drawn to pieces that do more than furnish a space: objects with history in their grain, atmosphere in their silhouette and a certain drama in the way they catch the light. The emphasis is on Dutch Art Deco, especially Amsterdam School and Hague School design, but our eye is deliberately eclectic. We curate across categories and era's, but never without direction: every object has to bring something to the room, whether through form, craftsmanship, history or atmosphere.
We ship worldwide. For purchases in auction, buyers may also choose pick-up, after which we can provide our best shipping quote at cost price. For multiple purchases or larger objects, we can offer professionally crated shipment on request.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Copper and fabric sconce
Number of objects
1
Material
Copper, Textile
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
12 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
28 cm
Weight
6 kg
Estimated period
1920-1930
