Ceramic Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade by Bernard Rooke, 1960s

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A rare table lamp by bernard rooke, england, 1960s. Sculptural high-end piece, made of handmade ceramic elements in natural tones … more A rare table lamp by bernard rooke, england, 1960s. Sculptural high-end piece, made of handmade ceramic elements in natural tones of terracotta and stone. With a special custom made matching silk lamp shade by rené houben. With warm bronze/gold inner-shade. The lamp is in perfect vintage condition. The lamp is offered with silk shade. Approximate dimensions: ceramic only h 15.4'' (39 cm) x w 5.9'' (15 cm) at base x d 4.7'' (12 cm) at base height to top of lamp-holder 36.6 (92.1 cm). Maten niet exact berekend rené houben is a renowned dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For every extraordinary lamp base (carefully selected antique and vintage items), he designs an applicable shade. His custom made creations are unique because of his interesting use of form and color. They also stand out because of their indirect, soothing and intimate light. Houben is well known and loved by interior designers and decorators all-over europe. Bernard rooke pottery is highly prized among collectors and interior designers. Bernard rooke was born in 1938 and is an iconic british studio potter and artist. To me bernard rooke’s ceramic art sums up studio pottery perfectly, it is unique, stunning to look at and i think that each piece tells a little story. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less