Antique. Large Belgian Geometric Wallpaper Roller Lamp Base

Munro and Kerr

£495

This large lamp bases has been converted from what was a wallpaper roller that would have been used to create the pattern and colour on wallpaper in around 1890 in France. The lamps were made by hand, and are made from beech wood with brass inserts for the design. In order to create the patterns to create the detailed wallpaper designs, a draughtsman would first trace each outline of each colour onto a separate roller. Brass pieces were pre-bent and laid into the wooden core. One roller could take many months to make using hand held tools, often by women. These are wonderful works of art and d

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Antique. Large Belgian Geometric Wallpaper Roller Lamp Base

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