WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts telescopic adjustable copper and brass table lamp
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A rare Arts and Crafts telescopic adjustable copper and brass table lamp.
Copper
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp. WAS Benson Catalogue number 95.
Copper
Arts and Crafts Simulated Copper and Brass Table Lamp A very pretty piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Simulated Copper and Brass Table Lamp A very pretty piece, the base of the lamp is a figured column sculpted to look like an elaborate brass overlay The lamp is a...
Resin
W. A. S. Benson Arts & Crafts copper & brass lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Stylish original Arts & Crafts brass & copper converted oil lamp by W. A. S. Benson.
Brass
$1,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of 1920s American Art and Crafts Copper Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of original 1920s Arts and Crafts floral impressed copper and oak Arlmerican table lamps.
Brass, Copper
WAS Benson. A copper and brass table oil lamp
By William Arthur Benson
Located in London, GB
William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924), a copper and brass table oil lamp, with removable font.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Arts & Crafts copper & brass converted oil lamps by W. A. S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of original Arts & Crafts Movement copper & brass oil lamps converted to electricity by W. A. S. Benson. The lamps are currently unwired but will be wired to your require...
Copper
Antique Chase Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp With Quezal Favrile Art Glass Shade
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period desk lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios Base is by Chase and art glass shade is by Quezal. Both are signed. USA, Circa 1930s Brass ...
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Mission Hammered Brass Mixed-Metal Lamp
By James Mont, Roycroft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An exceptional early 20th century Arts & Crafts lamp showcasing a striking handcrafted mixed-metal design with strong Mission and Gothic Revival influences. Executed in hammered ...
Brass, Copper
$1,198Sale Price|25% Off
HELEN DRYDEN 1935 Art Deco Stylized Table Desk Masque Lamp In Chromed Steel
By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., Helen Dryden
Located in Miami, FL
This "Masque" lamp was originally designed by Helen Dryden for The Revere Copper And Brass Company In The 1930's.
Steel
$697Sale Price|20% Off
Art deco arts & crafts woven copper lampbases, 1900s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Art Nouveau/Art Deco Rare Original patinated Brass Hand-Woven Flat Brass Strap Work-Table Lamp. In wonderful original condition with beautiful original old patination in very good us...
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Original Oil Lamp By W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts brass and copper oil lamp With original vaseline glass shade and glass flute By W.A.S. Benson Circa 1895 This item has been sympathetically converted to electric bu...
Brass, Copper
21st Century Lanterna Cork Table Lamp in Copper and Carrara Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lanterna is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique textured materials such as felt, cork and cowhide are combined with white and black colored marbles and shiny metals such as bra...
Marble
21st Century Lanterna Suede Table Lamp in Polished Copper and Carrara Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lanterna is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique textured materials such as felt, cork and cowhide are combined with white and black colored marbles and shiny metals such as bra...
Marble
21st Century Lanterna White Cowhide Table Lamp in Copper and Carrara Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lanterna is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique textured materials such as felt, cork and cowhide are combined with white and black colored marbles and shiny metals such as bra...
Marble
Donna II Table Lamp in Brass, Copper & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna II Table Lamp in Brass, Copper & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert.
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Antique Copper Plated Brass GEC Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An exceptional cast table lamp made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1910 Dating back to the early 20th century, with the design taking inspiration from the Arts & Cr...
Brass, Copper
Large French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Copper Table / Desk Lamp, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Large French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman desk lamp or table lamp circa 1940 with a solid copper shade and stem and coppered steel base.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table Lamps by Stiffel, United States
By Stiffel
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern golden brass and glass table lamps by Stiffel, United States By: Stiffel Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal, cord Technique: cast, molde...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Large French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Copper Table / Desk Lamp, 1940
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Large French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman desk lamp or table lamp circa 1940 with a solid copper shade and stem and coppered steel base.
Brass, Steel, Copper
21st Century Lanterna Green Felt Table Lamp in Black Metal and Black Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lanterna is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique textured materials such as felt, cork and cowhide are combined with white and black colored marbles and shiny metals such as bra...
Marble
Liban Table Lamp in Brass, Aluminum & Fluted Glass by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
Liban Table Lamp in Brass, Aluminum & Fluted Glass by Studio Marine Breynaert.
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Mid-century modern wood & brass, Metropolitan table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in New York, USA, the Lincoln square is famous for the performing arts that take place in a group of eclectic buildings that seem to create a dialogue with the centerpiece of...
Brass
$1,851Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Mushroom table lamp, French, gilt brass, Claude-Paz Et Silva, Art Deco
By Claude
Located in Valladolid, ES
Iconic and amazing Art Deco table or desk lamp by Claude-Paz Et Silva, model "Mushroom," manufactured in the 1930s, with gilded brass and copper finishes. The model's name refers to...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
The Titan - Table Lamp Limited Edition
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Designer - Arjun Rathi, a Mumbai-based architect, is the visionary behind Arjun Rathi Design, a multi-disciplinary studio established in 2012. With a keen eye for detail an...
Brass
Pittsburgh Scenic Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A rare example of early 20th-century American lighting, attributed to the Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass & Glass Co. Featuring a hand-riveted pyramidal shade with richly coloured slag gl...
Metal, Bronze, Copper
WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910, stamped WAS Benson. Lamp in bronze, brass, and red copper. Opalescent uranium glass shade. In perfect condition. Wired, B22 LED socket. Total height: 45...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Mid-century modern wood & nickel, Metropolitan table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in New York, USA, the Lincoln square is famous for the performing arts that take place in a group of eclectic buildings that seem to create a dialogue with the centerpiece of...
Metal, Nickel
Carlo Giorgi Rabarbaro floor lamp Bottega Gadda Italy 1971
By Carlo Giorgi, Bottega Gadda
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Inspired by naturalistic themes of the Arts and Crafts movement, he then focused on creating lighting fixtures and decorative objects in brass, copper, pewter and bronze.
Brass
ANTIQUE Good GUSTAV STICKLEY Table Lamp - BEST of the best W7887
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Good Gustav Stickley Table Lamp SIGNED This is a very important Gustav Stickley table lamp in EXCELLENT condition. Made in the early 1900s, and are in pristine condition. ...
Brass
$15,353 / item
Erosion Console Table by Atelier Demichelis
Located in Geneve, CH
Erosion console table by Atelier Demichelis Numbered and Signed Dimensions: W 98 x D 38 x H 107 cm Materials: Patinated Brass, Copper Laura Demichelis Laura was born & broug...
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts 'Copper Leaf' Table Lamp by W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
Sheet and tubular brass stem and base on ball feet, with copper leaf decoration and original Vaseline glass hanging shade, base stamped BENSON. England, circa 1898.
Brass, Copper
Table Lamp by W.A.S Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A brass table lamp with copper flowers decorations. New silk shade. Unsigned.
Copper, Brass
Pair of James Mont Style Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of lamps have taken their inpsiration from pieces created by James Mont in the 1960s-1970s, and they pieces have been professionally rewired. Note: Lamp base is ...
Brass, Copper
Machine Age Art Deco Sandel Table Lamp, Mixed Metal, Lacquered Wood
By Sandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Sandel Table Lamp, Mixed Metal, Lacquered Wood Fabulous mixed-metal weave construction. Likely original frosted glass finial. Original brass/bronze fittings. Di...
Copper
Unavailable
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in
Pair of French Art Deco Modernist Table Uplighter Lamps, Chrome Glass Lights
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bremen, DE
Pair of extremely rare French Art Deco modernist table lamps made of chrome, glass and brass, arched chrome and copper bases, fluted opaline glass shades, Dimensions: H 13 in. x W ...
Brass, Chrome
Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts brass and copper table lamp With silk shade ‘Faria Flowers’ fabric by Liberty, London Hand made shade by Tinker & Tallulah for Patch Rogers Design Circa 1900 Heigh...
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Hubbell Articulating Brass and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts style, adjustable Pharmacy desk lamp in patinated brass and copper, with clamshell shade, and square pyramid base. A lovely work of turn of the 20th century Hubbell cra...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, circa 1890
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
Arts & Crafts table lamp, circa 1890 - Engraved copper shade - Solid brass fish shade topper - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - Original pull cord switch - In the manner of The Birmi...
Copper
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, circa 1890
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
Arts & Crafts table lamp, circa 1890 - Engraved copper shade - Solid brass fish shade topper - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - Original pull cord switch - In the manner of The Birmi...
Copper
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, circa 1890
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
Arts & Crafts table lamp, circa 1890 - Engraved copper shade - Solid brass fish shade topper - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - Original pull cord switch - In the manner of The Birmi...
Copper
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, circa 1890
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
Arts & Crafts table lamp, circa 1890 - Engraved copper shade - Solid brass fish shade topper - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - Original pull cord switch - In the manner of The Birmi...
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Copper Lamp With Rare Straw Vaseline Bell Shade
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS CAST COPPER FINISH LAMP WITH RARE STRAW VASELINE VEINED BELL FORM SHADE A beautiful Arts & Crafts period lamp with a sculptural, organic frame in cast brass wi...
Brass, Copper
Brass and Copper Metal Tripod Table Lamp by W.A.S Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts brass and copper oil lamp with tripod base and claw and ball feet, now converted to electricity. Stamped W.A.S BENSON. Please note: lampshade not included. Cur...
Brass, Copper
Rare Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp by WAS Benson
By William Arthur Benson
Located in London, GB
W.A.S. Benson. A brass and copper oil lamp with stylized leaf detail within a conical base, stood on four splayed feet. Peacock shade sold separately to lamp-display only.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Dryad in the style of An Arts & Crafts brass table lamp with a wide flaring base
Located in London, GB
Dryad in the style of. A simple Arts & Crafts brass table lamp with a wide flaring circular base.
Copper
Sold
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Three Legged Wall Lamp with Vaseline Glass Shade
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Unusual Arts & Crafts Three Legged Lamp in the style of WAS Benson A quality cast brass three legged lamp with unusual horse hoof detailing to each of the feet.
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Oxidised Copper Brass Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed copper table lamp made in England. c.1910 Very high quality, in original condition with nice patina to the original oxidised copper finish. Possibly made by Fa...
Brass, Copper
Large Scale Arts & Crafts Handel Leaded Glass Lamp with Shade
Located in Toledo, OH
An incredible leaded glass lamp by Handel. This large-scale lamp features a signed, brass base with five Hubbell sockets and acorn pull chains. The beautiful shade features stylized ...
Glass
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp This unusual Lamp is set on a stepped base and comes with its original Brass lampshade, the lampshade has copper finish to the outer side Th...
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Antique Copper Brass GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of oxy-copper plated swan neck wall lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Brass construction with beautifully tarnished copper plate. Prismatic glass Holophane lamp shades ...
Brass
Fun and Folky Wicker Cat Table Lamps by Mario Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fun and folky wicker or reed table lamps in the shape of seated cats. These felines are crafted with an iron frame wrapped with wicker. Featuring matching reed shades and copper eyes...
Wicker
Cubist Brass Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New copper cable installed. New bead pendants. To the Classic bulb.
Brass
Pair of Antique Jugend Table Lamps
Located in Søborg, DK
A Gorgeous pair of brass Jugend table lamps. Completely original condition from the glass beaded skirting on the brass shades to the glass cabochon pearls and also the brass and po...
Brass, Copper
Unique and Mint Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Wall Light, 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and decorative Arts & Crafts wall lamp. This unique and marvelous little wall light still is in excellent condition. This is the perfect Arts & Crafts to hang over a littl...
Brass
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Table Lamp from the 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen table lamp from the 1940s. Brass and copper with a painted mahogany handle. Great patina to the surfaces. Rewired and ready to use. Vilhelm Lauritzen wa...
Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Blacksmith Made Iron Standard Floor Lamp, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant wrought iron standard lamp made in England. c.1920. Of incredible quality - completely blacksmith made by a very skilled craftsman. Integral hammer textured ...
Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh School Gilt and Coppered Reverse Painted Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh School reverse painted table lamp features coppered and gilt foliate decorated cast base with dual lights and reverse painted shade depicting winter landscap...
Metal
Rare Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts Brass and Copper Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and very good quality Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts table lamp. Made of strong, durable brass and copper with a mahogany wood base, clear glass shade.
Brass, Copper
Beautiful Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
I love these simple and elegant table lamps. Its created in copper and brass and still has the original 100 year old finish. The amber mica shade gives off a rich warm glow.
Sold
H 13.38 in W 7.45 in D 7.45 in
Arts & Crafts, Beaten Copper Table Lamp with Original Patina, Handmade
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts table lamp with original patina. Handmade using traditional artisan techniques from the copper sheet with crimped edges. The sizes are measured without lamp shade. The...
Brass
Maitland Smith Woven Patinated Copper and Brass Table Lamps ca 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith Woven Patinated Copper and Brass Table Lamps ca 1970s Beautiful woven patinated copper lamp base in a basket form with circular stepped brass base and brass ball fini...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Circa 1900 Dark Brass Pharmacy Table Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp with Copper Clam Shell Shade. Featuring a rich dark patinated all Brass column, square pyramid base, adjustable adjustment nut...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Copper Urn Lamps Rewired Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Copper Urn Lamps, circa 1940s or earlier. The lamps measure 23"H to the tops of the shades shown in the first photo. The lamp shades are not included. The lamps have ...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Oxy Copper Brass GEC Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of oxy-copper plated swan neck wall lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Brass construction with beautifully tarnished copper plate. Prismatic glass lamp shades and origin...
Brass
Fun and Folky Wicker Cat Table Lamps by Mario Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fun and folky wicker or reed table lamps in the shape of seated cats. These felines are crafted with an iron frame wrapped with wicker. Featuring matching reed shades and copper eyes...
Wicker
Sold
H 20 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Weller Ceramics "Coppertone Series" Green & Black Pottery Table Lamp, Circa 1920
By Weller Pottery
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Weller Pottery Coppertone Bedside Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted glazed pottery handled bulbous canteen form, graduating color from Green at top to B...
Metal, Enamel
Unusual Desk Lamp Known as the "Question Mark Lamp"
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very practical and yet whimsical lamp is a highly desirable accessory to your desk. Please note that the shade angle can easily be adjusted. There is also a set screw to adjus...
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 14.97 in
Exquisite Cast Copper Art Nouveau Wall Sconces & Blue Vaseline Glass Bell Shades
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Quality Cast Copper Wall Scones with Blue Glass Drop Shades SOLD AS A PAIR Beautiful quality cast copper wall sconces with decorative detailing and flowing design typical of the Art...
Brass, Copper
Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Arts and Crafts period brass and copper oil lamp attributed to W.A.S. Benson. The copper elements retaining traces of original silver plating. England, ca. 1890. Converted to elec...
Copper, Brass
Small Arts & Crafts Period Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome Arts & Crafts desk lamp in brass and copper. Brass base with etched line detail, push button switch, copper bell shade that swivels.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks by W.A.S Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Babworth, Retford
A pair of Arts & Crafts candlesticks with brass stems and copper acanthus decoration, England, circa 1900.
Brass, Copper
Large Articulated Brass Table Lamp by Dugdills
By Dugdills
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful early brass table lamp by Dugdills. A wonderful articulated lamp & a very rare model, all original & in solid brass & copper throughout with the trademark 'daisy head' j...
Brass
A W.a.s Benson lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A w.a.s benson lamp in copper & brass candle sticks in wood
Copper, Brass
A Deco-era Secessionist Style Table Lamp or Night Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a DARLING all-original Secessionist table lamp probably from -- where else? -- Austria! The perfect night light for an Arts & Crafts Pasadena Greene & Greene home? Entirely at...
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Tea/Coffee Service in Copper and Brass 9 Pieces with Stand
Located in Oakland, CA
Copper is an ancient metal that had a special renaissance in the Arts & Crafts/ Art Nouveau movement and was a favored metal for the creation of lamps, vases, picture frames, and hou...
Brass, Copper
Matching Pair of Arts & Crafts Table Lamps by W.A.S Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
The adjustable arm supporting new copper shade, on a splayed tripod base that can also be wall-mounted, Benson stamp on fitment; one with copper top stem, the other brass. England...
Brass, Copper
A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
England circa 1870 An unusual 19th Century brass tripod lamp by WAS Benson. Height (extended upwards, including shade) 49 cm. Diameter 16 cm. Please note: Does not include lampsha...
Brass
$34,049
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$17,024
H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts & Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. An extremely rare telescopic iron standard or floor lamp. With later rewiring for electricity.Extended Height: 182.5 cm
Berlin Iron
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