Exceptional Antique B&H hanging library lamp with hobnail shade and crystal prisms

Total Height : 42″

Description

Hi Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (B&H) was a prominent American manufacturer of decorative metal goods, including lamps, from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century.

Meriden, Connecticut

Late 19th Century

They were known for their high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs, often incorporating glass shades and intricate metalwork. Their lamps were popular in affluent homes during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

This type of hanging lamp, often referred to as a library lamp or parlor lamp, was designed to provide ambient lighting. The combination of a decorative glass shade, such as the hobnail pattern seen here, and hanging crystal prisms was characteristic of the opulent aesthetic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These lamps were not just functional but also served as significant decorative elements within a home.

Total Height : 42″