Faux Ivory Lamp Appraisal

Vintage Faux-Ivory Asian Takarabune Dragon Boat Table Lamp

This table lamp features a highly decorative base modeled after a Japanese 'Takarabune' or Treasure Ship. The body of the lamp is constructed from a molded resin or polymer designed to simulate carved ivory, displaying a creamy off-white color with artificial graining and tea-stained patination to suggest age. The ship rests on a sculpted base representing turbulent ocean waves and is mounted on an ornate, footed cast-metal pedestal with a bronzed finish. The ship's hull is detailed with low-relief carvings of floral and geometric patterns, while small figurines (okimono style) representing the Seven Lucky Gods are seen on the deck. The upper portion includes a tiered architectural pagoda structure that transitions into the lamp's internal hardware. The lamp is topped with a cream-colored scalloped fabric shade featuring a braided trim. Condition-wise, the faux-ivory material shows some accumulated dust in recessed areas and slight yellowing, which is consistent with mid-20th-century decorative pieces. No major cracks are immediately visible, though the shade shows minor age-related sagging. This style peaked in popularity between the 1940s and 1960s as Hollywood Regency and Orientalist decor reached its height. The craftsmanship is industrial-grade but displays significant detail in the molding of the figures and waves, intended to mimic more expensive hand-carved bone or ivory originals.