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WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp
WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

$4,720

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910, stamped WAS Benson. Lamp in bronze, brass, and red copper. Opalescent uranium glass shade.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass three leg table lamp
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass three leg table lamp

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass three leg table lamp

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass three leg table lamp.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.

$3,008 / set

H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson Catalogue number 95.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp
WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

$5,664

H 26.38 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Lamp

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Total height: 67 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Weight: 2.5 kg William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924) W.A.S. Benson was an English architect and designer who became famous for his ex...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Antique Brass Table Lamp in the Manner of WAS Benson
Large Antique Brass Table Lamp in the Manner of WAS Benson

Large Antique Brass Table Lamp in the Manner of WAS Benson

$550Sale Price|26% Off

H 26.78 in Dm 11.82 in

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 country house style. Rewired and can be mounted with an EU or US plug.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Country Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson
Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson

Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson

$1,770

H 11.42 in W 4.93 in D 8.86 in

Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of art nouveau wall lights circa 1900. In the style of Was Benson, in copper and brass. Floral tulip in opalescent glass.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts & Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp
WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts & Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Berlin Iron

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Suspension In The Taste Of Was Benson
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Suspension In The Taste Of Was Benson

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 produced by General Electric France. 4 lights, electrified in very good condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Suspension In The Taste Of Was Benson
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Suspension In The Taste Of Was Benson

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 produced by General Electric France. 4 lights, electrified in very good condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson (stamped). A silver plated hot water jug
WAS Benson (stamped). A silver plated hot water jug

WAS Benson (stamped). A silver plated hot water jug

$478

H 10.04 in W 5.71 in D 7.29 in

WAS Benson (stamped). A silver plated hot water jug

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

Silver plated hot water jug by WAS Benson (Stamped on Handle).

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Silver

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with heart shaped bases

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable Mistletoe table lamps.
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable Mistletoe table lamps.

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 heart-shaped basis.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.
WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.

WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Tray Tables

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A pair of tall swan necked table lamps with heart shaped base
WAS Benson. A pair of tall swan necked table lamps with heart shaped base

WAS Benson. A pair of tall swan necked table lamps with heart shaped base

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson a pair of tall swan necked table lamps with heart shaped base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Brass Rocking Lamp / Sconce In The Style Of Was Benson
Arts & Crafts Brass Rocking Lamp / Sconce In The Style Of Was Benson

Arts & Crafts Brass Rocking Lamp / Sconce In The Style Of Was Benson

By Was Benson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Very reminiscent in style to similar pieces from the British designer William Arthur Smith Benson (alias WAS Benson). But we believe this one is French and made between 1910-15.

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with a serpent style tails
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with a serpent style tails

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 which have a hole in the end that was originally designed to be hung on a wall if req...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A good quality Arts & Crafts copper and brass kettle
WAS Benson. A good quality Arts & Crafts copper and brass kettle

WAS Benson. A good quality Arts & Crafts copper and brass kettle

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

A good quality copper and brass kettle by WAS Benson, wonderful design and in good condition. Length 10, Height 6 1/2.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts patinated silver table lamp.
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts patinated silver table lamp.

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts patinated silver table lamp.

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts patinated silver table lamp with heart shaped base with counter weight ball.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass table lamp with heart shaped base
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass table lamp with heart shaped base

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass table lamp with heart shaped base

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts brass table lamp with Heart shaped base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts four leg table oil lamp converted to electricity
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts four leg table oil lamp converted to electricity

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts four leg table oil lamp converted to electricity

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts four leg table oil lamp converted to electricity.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps with heart shaped bases.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl
WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl

WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson style. An Arts & Crafts silver-plate centerpiece with conical shaped bowl raised on three stylized legs with little pad feet, retaining the original green glass liner.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light.
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light.

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light.

$793 / set

H 5.71 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass and copper candlesticks
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass and copper candlesticks

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass and copper candlesticks

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A copper and brass table oil lamp
WAS Benson. A copper and brass table oil lamp

WAS Benson. A copper and brass table oil lamp

By William Arthur Benson

Located in London, GB

William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924), a copper and brass table oil lamp, with removable font.

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau lamp in the style of WAS Benson
Art Nouveau lamp in the style of WAS Benson

Art Nouveau lamp in the style of WAS Benson

By General Electric

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910 by General Electric France in bronze and copper. Opalescent uranium glass shade. Wired, B22 LED socket. In perfect condition. Total height: 50 cm Base di...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

WAS Benson. A good quality small Arts & Crafts copper and brass teapot
WAS Benson. A good quality small Arts & Crafts copper and brass teapot

WAS Benson. A good quality small Arts & Crafts copper and brass teapot

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

W A S Benson. A good quality small copper and brass teapot.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A patinated brass swan table light with heart shaped base
WAS Benson. A patinated brass swan table light with heart shaped base

WAS Benson. A patinated brass swan table light with heart shaped base

Located in London, GB

William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924). A brass swan table light with heart shaped base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.
W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.

W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

It is illustrated in the WAS Benson Catalogue, number 503, and the most beautiful of the five illustrated on that page.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Copper

A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp
A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp

A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp

$2,325

H 19.3 in Dm 6.3 in

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 upwards, including shade) 49 cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

W.A.S. Benson, Antique and Stylish Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp in Bronze circa 1880
W.A.S. Benson, Antique and Stylish Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp in Bronze circa 1880

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 truly stylish antique is in excellent condition and its timeless design will make ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

W. A. S. Benson. Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades
W. A. S. Benson. Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades

W. A. S. Benson. Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

W. A. S. Benson A rare Arts & Crafts copper & brass five-branch chandelier with the original ceiling plate to the top and a turned support below connected to three chains hanging do...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height

A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height

Located in London, GB

A pair of Arts and Crafts brass twin branch candelabras with adjustable height and thumb screw hold, with wide drip trays and a barley twist detail to the lower stem stood arched and...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Style Polished Brass & Blue Swirl Vaseline Glass Acorn Shades
Art Nouveau Style Polished Brass & Blue Swirl Vaseline Glass Acorn Shades

Art Nouveau Style Polished Brass & Blue Swirl Vaseline Glass Acorn Shades

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beautiful Art Nouveau Style Pendant Lights with Blue Vaseline Glass Shades Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson these ...

Category

2010s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Drop Shade with Polished Brass Crown Gallery
Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Drop Shade with Polished Brass Crown Gallery

Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Drop Shade with Polished Brass Crown Gallery

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beautiful Arts & Crafts Style Pendant Lights with Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Shades Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith B...

Category

2010s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s

J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s

By J.W. Benson

Located in Long Beach, CA

Benson was the premier house in London where all the British Royalty bought their luxury items.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin
1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin

1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin

Located in London, GB

Diameter of the eight spoke wheel: 42 ½ inches. (108 cm). Benson Electric Company was established in 1912 as a manufacturer of marine equipment.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Silver Candelabra B Hunt & Roskill Late Storr & Mortimer
Pair Of 19th Century Silver Candelabra B Hunt & Roskill Late Storr & Mortimer

Pair Of 19th Century Silver Candelabra B Hunt & Roskill Late Storr & Mortimer

Located in Dublin, IE

In 1889 the firm was taken over by J.W. Benson and continued in business as Hunt & Roskell Ltd until c.1965.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver

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WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900
WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900

WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900

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H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

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 manner of William Arthur Scott Benson, typical of the Arts and Crafts movement and j...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Vaseline Glass Arts and Crafts Epergne
Floor Standing Vaseline Glass Arts and Crafts Epergne

Floor Standing Vaseline Glass Arts and Crafts Epergne

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

A Superb Floor Standing Vaseline Glass Epergne dating from around 1900, mounted on a patinated brass base, prossibly produced by WAS Benson.

Category

Early 20th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand
Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand

Powell Arts & Crafts Blue Opal Glass Vase in W A S Benson Stand

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

In the late 19th century in England Powell (later to become Whitefriars) was the great British glass maker and WAS Benson was the finest metal worker -to find a piece from both is ex...

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Bronze

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Wall Sconce
WAS Benson Art Nouveau Wall Sconce

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Wall Sconce

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H 8.08 in Dm 3.43 in

WAS Benson Art Nouveau Wall Sconce

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau wall sconce, circa 1900, by WAS Benson. Red copper and brass structure. Uranium glass shade.

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Was Benson
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Was Benson

Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Was Benson

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

English work in the style of WAS Benson. Probably made by General Electirc. Electrified and in excellent state of conservation.

Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Art Nouveau pendant lamp in the style of WAS Benson
Art Nouveau pendant lamp in the style of WAS Benson

Art Nouveau pendant lamp in the style of WAS Benson

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Bronze and brass frame in the style of WAS Benson. Opalescent glass floral tulip. Electrified, 1 light, E14 socket, LED screw bulb.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp in the manner of WAS Benson
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in the manner of WAS Benson

Art Nouveau Table Lamp in the manner of WAS Benson

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

By 1900 Benson retailed lamps both in England and Europe.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Was Benson Art Nouveau Candle Holder
Was Benson Art Nouveau Candle Holder

Was Benson Art Nouveau Candle Holder

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H 3.35 in Dm 5.71 in

Was Benson Art Nouveau Candle Holder

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

In very good shape Height: 8.5cm Diameter: 14.5cm Weight: 300g William Arthur Smith Benson (17 October 1854 – 5 July 1924) was a British designer active in the Arts and Crafts Move...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp
Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp

Was Benson And James Powell Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau pendant light in brass and copper by WAS Benson with an opalescent uraline tulip by James Powell.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

WAS Benson. A near pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps.
WAS Benson. A near pair of Arts and Crafts brass swan style table lamps.

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts and crafts brass ceiling light After WAS Benson
Arts and crafts brass ceiling light After WAS Benson

Arts and crafts brass ceiling light After WAS Benson

Located in Malton, GB

Immaculate condition and wonderful design. Possibly by WAS Benson. Neat size as well. Can be wired to any drop height.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Adjustable Standard Lamp by WAS Benson
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Standard Lamp by WAS Benson

Arts & Crafts Adjustable Standard Lamp by WAS Benson

By Was Benson

Located in Petworth, GB

Exceptional quality with wonderful stylised brass leaf decoration Originally made for electricity Rare and previously unrecorded W.A.S. Benson Circa 1900 Height 144cm extending to 19...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Petite Pair of Stylish Copper and Gilt Plant Pots in the Style of Was Benson

Petite Pair of Stylish Copper and Gilt Plant Pots in the Style of Was Benson

By William Arthur Benson

Located in London, GB

A petite pair of stylish copper and gilt plant pots in the style of Was Benson.   

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Copper

Pair of Art Nouveau Sconces in the Style of Was Benson
Pair of Art Nouveau Sconces in the Style of Was Benson

Pair of Art Nouveau Sconces in the Style of Was Benson

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of art nouveau sconces around 1900 in bronze and silvered brass. Glass tulip from James Powel and Sons. In the taste and aesthetics of WAS Beson. Height: 18 cm Base diamet...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Arts and Crafts 4 arm ceiling light in the manner of WAS Benson
Arts and Crafts 4 arm ceiling light in the manner of WAS Benson

Arts and Crafts 4 arm ceiling light in the manner of WAS Benson

Located in Malton, GB

Immaculate condition and wonderful design. Possibly by WAS Benson. Large size as well. Can be wired to any drop height.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp by WAS Benson
Rare Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp by WAS Benson

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 on four splayed feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

WAS Benson, a Rare Dining, Billiard or Snooker Chandelier with 8 Vaseline Shades
WAS Benson, a Rare Dining, Billiard or Snooker Chandelier with 8 Vaseline Shades

WAS Benson, a Rare Dining, Billiard or Snooker Chandelier with 8 Vaseline Shades

By William Arthur Benson

Located in London, GB

He encouraged Benson’s interest in making things, and Benson set up his first workshop not too far from where Burne Jones lived and it is said that Benson designed and made much of t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson (style of). A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders
WAS Benson (style of). A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders

WAS Benson (style of). A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

In the style of W A S Benson. A pair of brass Arts & Crafts counter-weighted piano candle holders.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson A Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Dining, Billiard or Snooker chandelier
WAS Benson A Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Dining, Billiard or Snooker chandelier

WAS Benson A Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Dining, Billiard or Snooker chandelier

By William Arthur Benson

Located in London, GB

He encouraged Benson’s interest in making things, and Benson set up his first workshop not too far from where Burne Jones lived and it is said that Benson designed and made much of t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

William Arthur Smith Benson. An original pair of Brass Swan Table Lights.
William Arthur Smith Benson. An original pair of Brass Swan Table Lights.

William Arthur Smith Benson. An original pair of Brass Swan Table Lights.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

I always have a large collection of WAS Benson table lights in stock. At present I have two more pairs of Swan lamps and a very rare pair of Swans with the original Benson switches.

Category

20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

W.A.S Benson Table Lamp
W.A.S Benson Table Lamp

W.A.S Benson Table Lamp

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H 12.2 in W 6.3 in D 10.2 in

W.A.S Benson Table Lamp

Located in Tetbury, England

A rare cast and wrought iron table light by WAS Benson with an estate made tin shade.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Tin

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Three Legged Wall Lamp with Vaseline Glass Shade
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Three Legged Wall Lamp with Vaseline Glass Shade

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Three Legged Wall Lamp with Vaseline Glass Shade

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

The lamp is in a style produced by William Arthur Smith Benson (W.A.S Benson) however the makers marks are unclear on one of the feet so this cannot be confirmed.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Table or Wall Lamp by W.A.S Benson
Antique Arts & Crafts Table or Wall Lamp by W.A.S Benson

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 1890-1900, it is in superb vintage condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Lights with Crystal Glass Acorn Shades
Pair of Large Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Lights with Crystal Glass Acorn Shades

Pair of Large Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Lights with Crystal Glass Acorn Shades

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

The metal work has a distinct likeness to makers such as WAS Benson and F & C Osler being handcrafted and of high quality.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Copper Lamp With Rare Straw Vaseline Bell Shade
Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Copper Lamp With Rare Straw Vaseline Bell Shade

Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Copper Lamp With Rare Straw Vaseline Bell Shade

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

The sinuous form and hammered detailing reflect the design influence of W.A.S. Benson, combining craftsmanship with early modernist elegance.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp
Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp

Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp

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H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

Bespoke Twin Arm Reading Lamp

By Was Benson

Located in London, England

A brass table or reading lamp with adjustable twin arm bulb holders and stem supported on a tripod base - this design inspired by the arts and crafts legendary designer W.A.S Benson....

Category

2010s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh
Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh

Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Benson's work combined elegant, nature-inspired aesthetics with innovative techniques, blending the movement’s ideals of beauty and utility.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Enormous Arts & Crafts Brass & Iron Chandelier from St Georges Church in Glasgow
Enormous Arts & Crafts Brass & Iron Chandelier from St Georges Church in Glasgow

Enormous Arts & Crafts Brass & Iron Chandelier from St Georges Church in Glasgow

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

An outstanding enormous Arts & Crafts brass and iron chandelier with a subtle Gothic Revival influence originally from St Georges Church in Glasgow. Measure: 9' high x 7' 4" wide St ...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Impressionist Painting Calm Morning in the Style of Frank Weston Benson
Impressionist Painting Calm Morning in the Style of Frank Weston Benson

Impressionist Painting Calm Morning in the Style of Frank Weston Benson

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This painting is a study of a famous painting titled Calm Morning by Frank Weston Benson which is in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

36-Star Civil War-Era American Flag, Presented to Major George Benson Fox

36-Star Civil War-Era American Flag, Presented to Major George Benson Fox

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This flag is made even more exceptional by the fact it was originally presented to Major George Benson Fox, an officer of the 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Category

Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in inches: Height 90.6 x Width 18.9 x Depth 13.0 John Benson was a famous English clock maker who worked and lived in Whitehaven.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

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H 28.35 in Dm 23.63 in

WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier

By Was Benson

Located in NANTES, FR

Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. Total height: 72 cm Diameter: 60 cm...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Was Benson (itt)  Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900
Was Benson (itt)  Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900

Was Benson (itt) Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900

By Was Benson

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Antique table lamp / wall sconce in the taste of William Arthur Smith Benson, England, circa 1900. Glass and brass. Very Fine shade in opaline pink glass.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

In the Style of Was Benson, A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders.
In the Style of Was Benson, A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders.

In the Style of Was Benson, A Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Piano Candle Holders.

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

In the style of W A S Benson. A pair of brass Arts & Crafts counter-weighted piano candle holders.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique W.A.S. Benson Brass Duplex Kerosene Floor Lamp
Late 19th Century Antique W.A.S. Benson Brass Duplex Kerosene Floor Lamp

Late 19th Century Antique W.A.S. Benson Brass Duplex Kerosene Floor Lamp

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this absolutely stunning brass antique oil floor lamp made by was Benson. The lamp is in nice condition for its age.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of W.A.S Benson Style Brass Candlesticks
Pair of W.A.S Benson Style Brass Candlesticks

Pair of W.A.S Benson Style Brass Candlesticks

By Was Benson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of W.A.S Benson style brass candlesticks, each one of counterbalance form with paw feet.

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade & Decorative Brass
Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade & Decorative Brass

Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade & Decorative Brass

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Benson's work combined elegant, nature-inspired aesthetics with innovative techniques, blending the movement’s ideals of beauty and utility.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Cast Copper Art Nouveau Wall Sconces & Blue Vaseline Glass Bell Shades
Exquisite Cast Copper Art Nouveau Wall Sconces & Blue Vaseline Glass Bell Shades

Exquisite Cast Copper Art Nouveau Wall Sconces & Blue Vaseline Glass Bell Shades

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson these pendants are true reflection of the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau style.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Decorative Art Nouveau Ceiling Light with Vaseline Glass Petal Design Shades
Decorative Art Nouveau Ceiling Light with Vaseline Glass Petal Design Shades

Decorative Art Nouveau Ceiling Light with Vaseline Glass Petal Design Shades

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson these pendants are true reflection of the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau style.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Steel

Minimalist Chrome Floor or Table Lamp Candle Loop, Wong and Benson, Fontana Arte
Minimalist Chrome Floor or Table Lamp Candle Loop, Wong and Benson, Fontana Arte

Minimalist Chrome Floor or Table Lamp Candle Loop, Wong and Benson, Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Voon Wong

Located in London, GB

Sculptural chrome table or floor lamp ‘Loop’ designed by Voon Wong & Benson Saw and was manufactured in Italy for Fontana Arte., Italy 2003 The disk shape in two equal parts of which...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Circular Sterling Silver Coasters, Birmingham, 1968
Pair of Vintage Circular Sterling Silver Coasters, Birmingham, 1968

Pair of Vintage Circular Sterling Silver Coasters, Birmingham, 1968

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in London, GB

Benson received a windfall that, at the age of 28, he used to buy his first house.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Painting by Joseph Fontaine. American, 1929-2004 of a Woman
Painting by Joseph Fontaine. American, 1929-2004 of a Woman

Painting by Joseph Fontaine. American, 1929-2004 of a Woman

By Joseph Fontaine

Located in Stamford, CT

Tarbell and Frank W. Benson and he was for two decades one of Boston’s leading lawyers before the self-taught artist left law to become a full-time easel painter.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings

Lebbeus Woods Origins: Mega II
Lebbeus Woods Origins: Mega II

Lebbeus Woods Origins: Mega II

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H 13.5 in W 10.75 in D 0.5 in

Lebbeus Woods Origins: Mega II

By Bruce Goff

Located in New York, NY

With text by Woods along with Archigram’s Peter Cook, Olive Brown, and Robert Benson. Woods was known for his radically experimental architectural renderings, almost completely unbui...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Books

Materials

Paper

W.A.S. Benson Art Nouveau Chandelier with Multi-colored Opalescent Shades
W.A.S. Benson Art Nouveau Chandelier with Multi-colored Opalescent Shades

W.A.S. Benson Art Nouveau Chandelier with Multi-colored Opalescent Shades

By Was Benson

Located in San Francisco, CA

From a Christie's catalogue: W.A.S. Benson is today celebrated as a pioneer of Arts & Crafts lighting design.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp
Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp

Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp

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H 67 in W 20 in D 21 in

Benson-style Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in New York, NY

W.A.S. Benson (1854-1942) studied in Oxford and was introduced to both Ruskin, Burne-Jones, and Morris.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Arts and Crafts Copper Standing Lamp by Benson
Arts and Crafts Copper Standing Lamp by Benson

Arts and Crafts Copper Standing Lamp by Benson

Located in New York, NY

Excellent example of an Arts and Crafts brass and copper standing lamp in the manner of W.A.S Benson. W.A.S. Benson (1854-1942) studied in Oxford and was introduced to both Ruskin, B...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Parchment H By Ben Benson
Parchment H By Ben Benson

Parchment H By Ben Benson

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H 17.5 in W 21 in D 0.5 in

Parchment H By Ben Benson

By Ben Benson

Located in Chicago, IL

Ben Benson, was a Chicago painter who showed at the Richard Gray Gallery in Chicago.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch, Dated 1919, J W Benson, London
Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch, Dated 1919, J W Benson, London

Silver Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch, Dated 1919, J W Benson, London

Located in London, GB

Engraved with original owners initials J W Benson was founded by two brothers, James William Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson in 1847.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp
Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp

Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

Converted to electricity. Benson was the most prominent designer of lighting fixtures of the period.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Set Four Oval Salt Cellars London 1805 Paul Storr
Antique Sterling Silver Set Four Oval Salt Cellars London 1805 Paul Storr

Antique Sterling Silver Set Four Oval Salt Cellars London 1805 Paul Storr

By Paul Storr

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

In 1889 the firm (no Hunt and Roskell were in the business) was bought by J.W Benson and from 1889 to 1895 the mark was “AB (Alfred Benson) over HHW (H.H.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Arts and Crafts Aesthetic Period Edwardian Brass Frog and Fly Candle Sconce
Pair Arts and Crafts Aesthetic Period Edwardian Brass Frog and Fly Candle Sconce

Pair Arts and Crafts Aesthetic Period Edwardian Brass Frog and Fly Candle Sconce

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

These Arts & Crafts style sconces would compliment any interior with items from retailers, designers and manufacturers such as WAS Benson, Liberty & Co. Tudric / Cymric, Pearson, Kes...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Art Nouveau Pair of Brass and Copper Candlesticks
English Art Nouveau Pair of Brass and Copper Candlesticks

English Art Nouveau Pair of Brass and Copper Candlesticks

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to W.A.S. Benson. William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924) was an interior designer and architect who was best known for his innovative work with electrical lighting at ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the was benson you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, every was benson was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer was benson, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A was benson, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. William Arthur Benson each produced at least one beautiful was benson that is worth considering.

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