Large Bernard Rooke Table or Floor Lamp with Original Shade

A monumental and unusual lamp by British potter, Bernard Rooke. An early piece, probably 1960s, initialled BR on the side.

Large-scale single-piece Rooke lamps are rare to see - kiln size often a limiting-factor - particularly with an original shade. The base is hand-built, with the lower section finished in a glaze of green/grey. The upper part is natural terracotta tones and features raised patterns and piercing.

Both the base and shade are in good original condition, with normal wear from age, use and the hand-making process. A firing crack to the interior flat section of the base appears stable, and is not visible in use.

Wiring:
Wiring will need to be replaced in the country of install to meet local needs. The lamp-holder takes a bayonet-fitting bulb and we recommend low-heat models.

Shade:
The lamp has its original shade, and this one is a rare size for Rooke designs. Overall it's kept pretty good shape, with a little ovalling, minor marks and occasional short crack to the liner. The fitting is a duplex design, and the original shade carrier is included.

Approximate dimensions:

Ceramic only:
H: 64cm
Dia: 24cm at the middle section

Height from bottom of base to top of bulb-holder: 70cm

Overall size including shade:
H: 132cm
W: 35cm
D: 33cm

Shade only:
H: 66.5cm
W: 35cm
D: 33cm

Please note this is a heavy piece; we recommend the use of discreet buffers to the ceramic base to protect your furniture or floor. We recommend base and shade are shipped freight.

Bernard Rooke was born in 1938, and studied ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with another pottery artist, Alan Wallwork. Rooke made progressive sculptural work and early pieces were hand-made using coils and blocks. His work is found in private collections as well as museums and galleries around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.