Bankers desk lamp adjustable, brass & onyx, 1950`s ca, American

This vintage lamp has been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. It has been newly rewired, earthed and pat tested by an electrician. It has new gold tone silk cable, new lampholder, new white cord switch and new white plug. This lamp can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use this lamp in other countries with a light bulb suitable to local electricity. White onyx is particularly rare in this type of lamp, it is also a power stone adding to the sculptural form. The sophisticated contrast of textures & colours in the brass & onyx makes for a strong & elegant piece. This lamp would provide task lighting at the desk or bedside or alternatively indirect lighting for a corridor. It would suit a range of interiors such as art deco, country, traditional, mid century modern, contemporary or industrial. The square pedestal base is neoclassical in style. The pedestal consists of a polished white onyx cube with a pyramid shaped topside, positioned on a brass trim above a larger square white onyx base. This stone plinth gives weight & stability. Underneath the base there is another neoclassical design feature: four original vintage solid brass ball feet. On top of the onyx cube there is a polished brass portion with a pivotal key and two curved tubular arms in polished brass. The pivotal brass key has a handle that allows to rotate & lock the arms. The tubular arms lead to another pivotal key at the top, close to the shade. In this case another brass handle allows to change the position of the shade. A short tubular arm in polished brass connects to the rectangular shade. The shade is solid polished brass on the outside. Inside it has a silver metal surface to reflect the light. Both lateral portions are in white enamel. The shade externally has a curved stepped portion at the top and flat sides. On one side, a brass decorative external bolt screws the column inside the shade with the lampholder.

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