
Vintage Neoclassical Pressed Glass Urn Table Lamp
This is a mid-century vintage table lamp featuring a classic Neoclassical urn-shaped body made of clear pressed glass. The glass displays a decorative draped swag motif around the shoulder, transitioning into a fluted or ribbed design down the tapered body and at the neck. The piece is constructed with a central brass-toned metal rod that connects the glass components to the weighted circular metal base. The metal hardware, including the base and the socket area, shows a significant gold-toned or brass finish with visible oxidation, pitting, and surface wear consistent with age. A white fabric lampshade with internal structural ribbing is partially visible at the top, showing some internal yellowing and dust. The electrical component includes a standard turn-knob socket and a brown ribbed cord wrapped around the base. The style suggests a manufacturing date between the 1940s and 1960s. Condition is fair, showing heavy dust accumulation on the glass surfaces and substantial tarnish on the metal components, which would require professional cleaning and potentially rewiring for safe modern use. There are no immediately visible maker's marks or signatures, though a silver UL-style sticker is present on the socket neck.
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Estimated Value
$45-85
Basic Information
Category
Home Decor & Lighting
Appraised On
February 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$45-85
Item Description
This is a mid-century vintage table lamp featuring a classic Neoclassical urn-shaped body made of clear pressed glass. The glass displays a decorative draped swag motif around the shoulder, transitioning into a fluted or ribbed design down the tapered body and at the neck. The piece is constructed with a central brass-toned metal rod that connects the glass components to the weighted circular metal base. The metal hardware, including the base and the socket area, shows a significant gold-toned or brass finish with visible oxidation, pitting, and surface wear consistent with age. A white fabric lampshade with internal structural ribbing is partially visible at the top, showing some internal yellowing and dust. The electrical component includes a standard turn-knob socket and a brown ribbed cord wrapped around the base. The style suggests a manufacturing date between the 1940s and 1960s. Condition is fair, showing heavy dust accumulation on the glass surfaces and substantial tarnish on the metal components, which would require professional cleaning and potentially rewiring for safe modern use. There are no immediately visible maker's marks or signatures, though a silver UL-style sticker is present on the socket neck.
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