W. A. S. Benson – Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Oil Lamp
£2,200
Oil lamp in copper and brass by W. A. S. Benson from the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1900. The spherical reservoir is supported by three tapering brass rods rising from a tripod base with finely curved feet and turned details. The composition combines structural precision with sculptural balance, reflecting Benson’s mastery of mechanical form and aesthetic proportion.
Recorded as catalogue number 95 in the W. A. S. Benson design archive, this model demonstrates the designer’s characteristic synthesis of artistry and engineering. The use of contrasting metals and carefully judged curvature exemplifies the workshop’s dedication to refined craftsmanship and material integrity, principles central to the Arts and Crafts movement and Benson’s distinctive contribution to British design reform.
Width: 9.84 in (25 cm)
Depth: 9.84 in (25 cm)
1900-1909
