Calla Lily Lamp Appraisal

Art Nouveau Style Calla Lily Accent Lamp

This decorative accent lamp is designed in the classic Art Nouveau style, featuring a calla lily or tulip-shaped mottled glass shade. The shade exhibits a soft gradient, transitioning from a creamy white base to a pale pink, ruffled rim, imitating the natural form of a flower. This glass component is cradled by a cast-metal base, likely bronze-finished white metal or spelter, sculpted into an intricate arrangement of organic leaves and vines. The metalwork shows a dark, aged patina consistent with intentional antiquing used in late 20th-century reproductions. Measuring approximately 6 to 10 inches in height, the lamp stands on a cluster of sprawling metallic leaves that provide its structural base. No visible maker’s marks are discernible in the image, suggesting it may be a mass-produced decorative piece from the 1970s-1990s rather than a period antique. The item appears to be in fair condition, with the glass shade intact; however, the metal base shows signs of surface dust and minor oxidation. The lamp is wired with a standard plastic-insulated black power cord, which appears to be a modern replacement or a modern manufacturing standard, reinforcing its status as a revival piece.