Posted in Antiques on October 14, 2010
Everyone is familiar with the concept of decorative objects considered as feminine or masculine. There are, of course, no fixed rules; however, general observations can be made.
Typically, feminine will be seen as pretty, i.e., flowers, cupids etc and whilst this is a sweeping statement, it will serve to separate masculine as being, robust, handsome, sculptured, i.e. architectural elements, horses etc.
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co have seen many antique and decorative table lamps come and go! and have noted just how the male population appreciates table lamp lighting.
Traditional attitudes have generally placed interior design in the feminine compartment, but attitudes change and men are now widely accepted as partners in sharing an interest in interior decoration.
From a purely male perspective, men will see table lamps as a subject that allows for creative expression. Lamps for the den, for the office, for a library, or simply to add to the pleasure derived from their living space.
From a psychological point of view, interior lighting is a major contributor to well being. Soft interior lighting is sensed as an atmosphere that is both calming and relaxing and, combined with a favourite chair, positively therapeutic!
An English, Victorian, late 19th century, brass and marble column lamp.
The lamp standing on a stepped brass base embossed with acanthus leaf.
The column base, a bound laurel wreath, fitted with a finely veined, dark pink, white and black, polished solid marble column.
The column terminating in a cast brass Corinthian capital.
The lamp in original condition, newly rewired.
This is a very handsome, solid lamp of classical proportion. Circa 1890
Overall height (including shade) 24″/61cm Weight 5lbs/3kgs
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co offer a varied range of antique, vintage and decorative lamps. Please remember, that lamps purchased on-line are shipped, ready wired for the U.S, Australia and the U.K
You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com
© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2008
By: Maurice Robertson
About the Author:
Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.
Extending his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
Extending his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.