Frosted Glass Lamp Appraisal

Vintage Brass Table Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade

This is a vintage table lamp constructed primarily from brass, featuring a fluted, conical frosted glass shade. The lamp stands on a circular, stepped brass base that exhibits a warm, aged patina characteristic of brass. The central shaft of the lamp is also brass, with a distinct spiral-fluted design in the lower section, transitioning to a smoother, cylindrical form towards the top where it supports the shade assembly. The shade is composed of multiple individual panels of what appears to be frosted or textured glass, each scalloped at the bottom edge, held within a thin brass framework. The brass framework of the shade has a decorative scalloped edge around the top and bottom. The overall color palette is golden brass with a translucent, light gray or off-white shade. Visible condition issues include significant cracking and fragmentation in at least two of the frosted glass panels of the shade. These cracks are prominent and appear to be through the full thickness of the glass, suggesting considerable damage. The brass components show signs of oxidation and tarnish, contributing to the vintage aesthetic, though this could also indicate lack of maintenance. The electrical cord, which is black, is visibly wrapped around the lamp's shaft, suggesting it may have been stored or moved without proper coiling, and its condition (fraying, kinks) is not entirely clear but appears somewhat tangled. There are no clearly discernible maker's marks, signatures, or stamps visible in the provided image. The design, particularly the fluted shaft and brass construction, suggests a style period from the mid-20th century, possibly 1960s-1980s. The craftsmanship appears to be commercial grade, typical of a mass-produced item from that era, rather than bespoke fine art lighting. The unique aspect here is the combination of the specific fluted brass base and the multi-panel frosted glass shade, which was a popular style during its time.