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Antique Table Lamps With Men in Mind

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

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.

Chinese Antique Tables

Flostic 33-inch Antique Table Lamps (Set of 2) $148.99 Add sophistication to any room in your home with this set of beautiful table lamps. With a silk shade and multicolor antique finish, the elegant Flostic set is a lighting option that complements many decors.

Handcrafted Ceramic ‘Floral Antique’ Table Lamp (Mexico) $257.99 Crafted by hand of burnished clay, this elegant table lamp comes from Mexico’s Garcia Ochoa and includes a cotton lampshade. Floral motifs and graceful arabesques emulate masterpieces of colonial pottery on this table lamp.

Twilight 28-inch Antique Table Lamps (Set of 2) $133.99 Add sophistication to any room in your home with this set of beautiful table lamps. With a silk shade, the elegant Twilight set is a lighting option that complements many decors.

Crystal SpheresTable Lamp $109.99 Brighten any room in your home with this antiqued table lamp. This lamp offers a metal base with a brushed nickel finish.

Indoor 1-light Antiqued Bronze Pineapple Table Lamps (Set of 2) $137.99 Glass pineapples adorn the bronze base of this set of antiqued table lamps. These lamps feature amber silk shades outlined in black silk.

Antique Tables $14.99 Antique Tables – Art Print

Antique Gold Nesting Tables $484 Nested tables are an excellent way to add serving space while saving it at the same time. That convenience, coupled with elegant styling, make these traditional nesting tables a great addition to a living room, bedroom or sitting area. Each table features an all metal frame construction with an antique gold finish and beveled edge tempered glass tops. -Smaller Table: 19″W, 16″D, 24″H

Three-Piece End Tables $184 A tasteful and practical way to accent your space, this set of three gradating end tables feature an antique walnut finish.

Furniture Care: Repairing and Restoring Tables $5.99 This is an essential guide to basic and advanced restoration techniques for old and antique tables.

Tables $13.1 Presenting about about 100 works drawn from the popular book "500 Tables," this stylish, pocket-sized book presents amazing tables in a wide array of materials, styles, and forms: from pieces that showcase masterful woodwork to tables made with alternative materials that display edgy aesthetic sensibilities. The selected tables offer breathtaking craftsmanship, striking beauty, and constant surprise. Represented makers include Arnt Arntzen, Boris Bally, Chris Bowman, Jennifer Costa, Kerry O. Furlani, Kino Guerin, Jan Huling, Chris Martin, Craig Nutt, Todd Ouwehand, Gord Peteran, Sylvie Rosenthal, Paulus Wanrooij, Stephen Whittlesey, John Wiggers, and many more

Masterpiece Olive Ash Burl Nesting Tables $592 These space-saving nesting tables are both convenient and attractive. The two small tables have a sliding gate-leg design allowing them to open for use, and fold closed when not for storage within the main side table. Crafted from select hardwood solids, wood products and choice veneers, all three tables have matched olive ash burl veneer tops with antique brass finished casters.

Antique/Iron/Marble Finish Metal Nesting Tables Set of 3- Burke Decor $412 Antique/Iron/Marble Finish Metal Nesting Tables Set of 3 **WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL END OF MAY 2011** Large 24.25″(h) x 19″(l) x 11.5″(w), Medium 21.25(h) x 16″(l) x 10.25″(w), Small 18.5″(h) x 13.5″(l) x 8.5″(w) Beautiful antiqued iron and marble finished metal nesting tables. A beautiful addition to your living room! Usually 3-5 business days to ship out and receive tracking information.

Gregory Nesting Tables, Set of Three $427 Antique pecan finish on unique, ropey cherry veneer. Ladder style leg stretchers and two shelves on smallest table made from solid basswood. Sizes:Sm-16x26x12, Med-21x28x13, Lg-26x30x14 -Material: Pb Board, Bass Wood, MDF, Ropey Cherry

Country Cottage Nesting Tables, Set of Three $150 Accent your home with these nesting tables made from solid hardwood it features a cottage oak with antique white finish. The small table measures 13 1/4� W x 12 1/4� L x 14 3/4� H; the middle table measures 16 5/8″ W x 15 1/2″L x 18″ H; and the large table measures 21� W x 17� L x 22″H. Please note some assembly is required. Also note plants are not included.

Knob Hill Nesting Tables, Set of Three $171 Accent your home with these nesting tables made from solid hardwood it features an antique cherry finish. The small table measures 12 1/4� W x 13 1/4� L x 14 3/4� H; the middle table measures 16 3/4″ W x 15 1/2″L x 18 1/4″ H; and the large table measures 21� W x 17� L x 22″H. Please note some assembly is required. Also note vase is not included.

Kettledrum Tables $39.99 Kettledrum Tables – Giclee Print

Round Tables $29.99 Eli Warren Round Tables – Photographic Print

Times Tables $9.99 Isabelle Chauvet Times Tables – Art Print

Tables for Ladies $39.99 Edward Hopper Tables for Ladies – Collectable Print

A Catalogue of Pictures, Statues, Busts, Antique Columns, Bronzes, Fragments of Antique Buildings, Tables of Florentine and Roma $25.35 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Rails for Valley Tables $220 Rails for Valley Tables

Medium Oak Stacking Tables $239 Set of three stacking tables

Slate Stacking Tables $239 Set of three stacking tables

Vidrio Tables $437 Two beautiful mirror-clad tables stacked as a single package. These tables are suitable as a lamp or accent table. The mirror top is bevelled. – Small table 22.14″ H X 19.5″ D – Large table 27.25″ H X 24.125″ D

Moses Breaks the Tables $49.99 Moses Breaks the Tables – Giclee Print

Tables of Consanguinity, 1592-1660 $49.99 Tables of Consanguinity, 1592-1660 – Giclee Print

Marcel Breuer Tables $14.99 Marcel Breuer Tables – Premium Poster