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Was Benson Lamp

Arts & Crafts Adjustable Standard Lamp by WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
Rare and previously unrecorded W.A.S. Benson Circa 1900 Height 144cm extending to 198cm Diameter 48cm
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, 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.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Brass Table Lamp in the Manner of WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique brass Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of WAS Benson. Beautiful English
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Vintage 1920s Danish Country Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Berlin Iron

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. WAS Benson
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable Mistletoe table lamps.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable table lamps with mistletoe decoration to the
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases & original switches
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with a serpent style tails
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with lion paw feet and serpent-style tails
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light. Price for the pair.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts chrome plated table lamp with heart shaped base
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts chrome plated table lamp with a heart-shaped base and counter
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

W.A.S. Benson, Antique and Stylish Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp in Bronze circa 1880
By Was Benson
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and clearly marked / patented floor lamp by William Arthur Smith Benson. This handcrafted and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Suspension In The Taste Of Was Benson
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau pendant light circa 1905 in copper and brass in the spirit of Was Benson. This one was
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp
A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp
H 19.3 in Dm 6.3 in

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Copper and Brass Table Oil Lamp, by W A S Benson
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French 1910 Bronze Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French petit three light bronze and painted glass shade art nouveau chandelier. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Three lights 100 watts max each.
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W.A.S. Benson Brass and Copper Standard Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass and copper standard lamps The design attributed to W.A.S. Benson, with central brass column and four shaped legs terminating in paw feet. applied with copper strap work. Dimen...
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Schneider Et Olié Lampe double Art Nouveau
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
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By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Located in London, GB
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Rare Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bronze Table or Desk Lamp with a Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in Berlin, DE
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WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900
By Was Benson
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful arts and crafts table lamp in the manner of W A S Benson. A superb table light in the
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WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900
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H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
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
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William Arthur Smith Benson. An original pair of Brass Swan Table Lights.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
two more pairs of Swan lamps and a very rare pair of Swans with the original Benson switches. Four
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20th Century English Table Lamps

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Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
A brass table or reading lamp with adjustable twin arm bulb holders and stem supported on a tripod
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2010s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp
Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp
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Arts & Crafts Table Lamp by W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
lamp is an original by BensonWilliam Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924) Benson inherited his love of
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Table or Wall Lamp by W.A.S Benson
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
A stunning original vintage brass lamp, believed to be by W.A.S Benson. This dates from circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Voon Wong and Benson Saw Steel Fontana Arte Loop Table Lamp, Designed in 2003
By Benson Saw, Voon Wong, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The work of designers Voon Wong and Benson Saw manufactured by Fontana Arte, the loop was designed
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Roy Hamilton "Faux Marble" Bowl, circa 1980
By Roy Hamilton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Benson Gallery in Bridgehampton in 1975, Hamilton’s hobby became a career and his unique pieces began
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Was Benson (itt) Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900
By Was Benson
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Late 19th Century Antique W.A.S. Benson Brass Duplex Kerosene Floor Lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
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Minimalist Chrome Floor or Table Lamp Candle Loop, Wong and Benson, Fontana Arte
By Voon Wong, Fontana Arte
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WAS Benson. A near pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A near pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps with heart shaped bases
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Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp
Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp
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Arts and Crafts Copper Standing Lamp by Benson
Located in New York, NY
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Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Was Benson Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the was benson lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each was benson lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer was benson lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A was benson lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Was Benson Lamp?

Prices for a was benson lamp start at $550 and top out at $7,454 with the average selling for $2,965.

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