A vintage mechanical hoover floor lamp

An antique, vintage Ewbank mechanical carpet sweeper repurposed into a quirky floorlamp. If you’re looking for a lamp with oodles of vintage charm, as well as being functional, this might be the one? It’s a beautiful Victorian sweeper from the 1920’s that I rescued and restored and repurposed. I love all the mechanical wheels and the lovely old oak body. It’s such a great object. The top of the wooden handle has been adapted to add on a gold gooseneck stem, that allows the lamp to be adjustable and versatile. The shade is lovely old vintage white glass with a curvy pearl like trim. The brass lamp holder takes a B22 bayonet cap bulb, that is included in the price. There is a gold antique style flex which runs down the back of the handle and into the base and back out again. A black foot switch runs along the flex to turn the lamp on and off. All electrical items used are new and approved by CE safety standards. The lamp has been PAT tested and approved. As the photos show, there is a certain amount of wear and tear, but it has been lovingly restored and has some wonderful historical features. A historical item that has been sympathetically adapted, to become functional again for the...more

Fiona Bradshaw Designs

United Kingdom