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1960s Handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke, England

$682.56
$890.1723% Off
£496
£65023% Off
€590.60
€773.3623% Off
CA$952.21
CA$1,250.1323% Off
A$965.84
A$1,268.2223% Off
CHF 551.52
CHF 721.3523% Off
MX$11,696.70
MX$15,407.5623% Off
NOK 6,492.79
NOK 8,483.6523% Off
SEK 6,471.24
SEK 8,513.0523% Off
DKK 4,414.81
DKK 5,782.2423% Off

About the Item

An uncommon and quietly expressive example of Bernard Rooke’s studio pottery, this handcrafted ceramic table lamp dates to the 1960s and reflects a more organic, almost lyrical direction within his body of work — a compelling contrast to the brutalist ceramics for which he is best known. Created in Rooke’s UK workshop, the piece demonstrates his departure into a softer, sculptural idiom. The base is adorned with two prominent, hand-modelled red leaves — one on each face — enclosed by deeply ridged, ochre-toned ceramic blades suggestive of grass. A subdued lavender glaze encircles the neck, introducing tonal complexity and chromatic contrast. The palette — clay-rich reds, warm ochres, and mineral lavenders — evokes the British landscape, while maintaining the tactile intensity that defines mid-century British studio pottery. Stamped with Rooke’s ‘BR’ monogram to the underside, the lamp measures 28 cm high with a diameter of 16 cm. It is offered in very good vintage condition, retaining the integrity of its original ceramic structure. A lesser-seen style within Bernard Rooke’s vintage lighting designs, this piece is especially suited for collectors of post-war British ceramics, mid-century modern lighting, or those drawn to more expressive examples of 1960s studio pottery.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Original wiring - PAT Testing or UL Certification recommended prior to installation to ensure contemporary electrical standards are met.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6391244684072

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