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Large Bernard Rooke Table or Floor Lamp with Original Shade
About the Item
A monumental and unusual lamp by British potter, Bernard Rooke. An early piece, probably dating from the 1960s, and initialled BR on the side.
Large-scale single-piece Rooke lamps are rare to see - kiln size often a limiting-factor - particularly with an original shade. The base is hand-built, with the lower section finished in a glaze of green/grey. The upper part is glazed showing natural terracotta tones and features raised patterns and piercing, finishing in pierced loops at the top.
Both the base and shade are in good original condition, with normal wear from age and use and the hand-making process. A firing crack to the interior flat section of the base appears stable, and is not visible in use.
Wiring:
The original wiring has been removed and will need to be replaced in the country of install to meet local needs. The lamp-holder takes a bayonet-fitting bulb and we recommend low-heat models to protect this piece for the future.
Shade:
The lamp has its original shade, which is rare, and this one is an unusual size for Rooke designs. Overall it has retained pretty good shape, with a little "ovalling", minor marks and occasional short crack to the liner. The fitting is a duplex design, and the original shade carrier is included.
Approximate dimensions:
Ceramic only:
H: 64cm
Dia: 24cm at the middle section
Height from bottom of base to top of bulb-holder: 70cm
Overall size including shade:
H: 132cm
W: 35cm
D: 33cm
Shade only:
H: 66.5cm
W: 35cm
D: 33cm
Please note this is a heavy piece; we recommend the use of discreet buffers to the ceramic base to protect your furniture or floor. We recommend base and shade are shipped freight.
Bernard Rooke was born in 1938, and studied ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with another pottery artist, Alan Wallwork. Rooke made progressive sculptural work and early pieces were hand-made using coils and blocks. His work is found in private collections as well as museums and galleries around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
- Creator:Bernard Rooke (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Original wiring has been removed; new wiring will be required in the country of install to meet your local needs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. See About section for further details. Dimensions in the table refer to the lamp with shade as shown in the main image.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1267231660632
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