Vintage Cut Crystal Table Lamp Base

This is a mid-century style table lamp featuring a body constructed from clear cut crystal with polished brass-toned metal hardware. The crystal body is shaped in a classic urn or baluster form, resting on a pedestal foot. The decorative cutting work is intricate, utilizing a diamond-cut (cross-hatch) pattern across the central swell, transitioning into vertical thumbprint or olive cuts toward the neck. The neck itself features a faceted band, and the base is a stepped, circular pedestal with deep vertical fluting. The crystal exhibits high clarity and refractive properties, indicative of leaded glass. The unit is mounted on a polished gold-finish circular metal base plate. A central brass rod runs through the interior to house the electrical wiring. Based on the construction style and the brass-to-crystal mounting, this item likely dates from the late 1960s to the 1980s, a period when manufacturers like Waterford or Miller Rogaska popularized this aesthetic. The condition appears fair to good; the crystal is intact without visible chips or cracks in the primary body, though minor surface scratches and dust accumulation are present. The metal base shows some minor tarnishing and reflective wear consistent with age. No maker's mark is immediately visible in the image, common for lamps where branding was often placed on a now-missing sticker or the socket assembly.

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