Help needed to identify my recent charity shop lamp find

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atomicrobot

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12/01/2013 9:20 pm

Hello forum,
You've always managed to help out in identifying my second hand finds so hope you can help with this standard lamp.
No makers mark on it.
The thick column is made from copper with a textured/ etched surface and is pretty heavy.
I think (although I may be wrong) that the timber cross at the base is a later addition to give it more stability.
I bought it from a junk shop in south east London if that is of any help.
Many thanks in advance!
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Pegboard Modern

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12/01/2013 11:12 pm

Pretty crazy lamp
... and I'm afraid I can't tell you much about it other than I believe that cylindrical base is a wallpaper printing roller. You see those used frequently for table lamps, but this is the first time I've seen one used for a floor lamp base.

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SDR

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12/01/2013 11:20 pm

As such, and
taking into account the shapes of the remaining elements, I'd say this could be a one-off or home-built object -- albeit a competently crafted one. An experienced designer would have chosen either a cross-shaped foot or a disc-shaped base, rather than the indecisive combination we see here -- in my opinion.
Still, a nice and unique object !

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atomicrobot

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13/01/2013 8:59 pm

Thanks guys on closer...
Thanks guys on closer inspection it is starting to look a little bit like a DIY frankenlamp... I'm still happy with it though looks good in my study... Thanks once again.

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