A Pair of Large Gothic Revival Oak and Copper Lamps Circa 1930

Evoking the disciplined grandeur of the Gothic Revival, this handsome pair of table lamps demonstrates the enduring influence of A.W.N. Pugin on early 20th-century decorative arts. Each lamp is carved in solid oak, the octagonal column rising with crisp, architectural precision and embellished with restrained foliate accents reminiscent of Pugin’s ecclesiastical vocabulary. The faceted bases echo the vertical thrust of medieval piers, lending the silhouettes a quiet monumentality.

The patinated metal shades — angular, weighty and beautifully proportioned — provide a striking counterpoint to the warm timber, their subtly oxidised surfaces recalling the bronze tones of Arts & Crafts metalwork. Together, these elements create lamps of sculptural presence: functional objects that read almost as miniature architectural models.

Pieces of this calibre and period, drawing directly on Pugin’s moral, structural aesthetic yet softened by 1930s craftsmanship, are increasingly rare — elegant, atmospheric additions to both traditional and modern interiors.