Mid-Century Modern Green Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp Base
Home Decor, Lighting

Mid-Century Modern Green Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp Base

The item is a vintage ceramic table lamp base, likely dating from the Mid-Century Modern period (1950s-1970s). It features a unique stacked, gourd-like shape, with two main bulbous sections diminishing in size towards the top. The lamp has a prominent speckled glaze in a light green or celadon color, accented with darker green or black speckles, giving it a textural and earthy appearance. The finish suggests a 'fat lava' or similar textured glaze, popular in ceramic pieces of that era. A beige or light brown string or cord is wrapped around the 'waist' of the lamp, between the two main sections, adding a decorative element and possibly holding a design tag, though the tag's details are not discernible. The lamp base appears to be made of glazed ceramic. At the top, there is a standard brass-colored lamp harp attachment and a light socket, which appears to be a standard screw-in type suitable for an incandescent bulb. The overall height, measured against the yellow tape measure, indicates it is approximately 21-22 inches from the base to the top of the harp attachment. The condition appears to be good with a consistent patina suitable for its age, though specific structural damage or chips are not visible from this angle. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The craftsmanship suggests mass production typical of the mid-20th century, but with attention to popular design trends of the time.

Estimated Value

$100-200

Basic Information

Category

Home Decor, Lighting

Appraised On

August 29, 2025

Estimated Value

$100-200

Item Description

The item is a vintage ceramic table lamp base, likely dating from the Mid-Century Modern period (1950s-1970s). It features a unique stacked, gourd-like shape, with two main bulbous sections diminishing in size towards the top. The lamp has a prominent speckled glaze in a light green or celadon color, accented with darker green or black speckles, giving it a textural and earthy appearance. The finish suggests a 'fat lava' or similar textured glaze, popular in ceramic pieces of that era. A beige or light brown string or cord is wrapped around the 'waist' of the lamp, between the two main sections, adding a decorative element and possibly holding a design tag, though the tag's details are not discernible. The lamp base appears to be made of glazed ceramic. At the top, there is a standard brass-colored lamp harp attachment and a light socket, which appears to be a standard screw-in type suitable for an incandescent bulb. The overall height, measured against the yellow tape measure, indicates it is approximately 21-22 inches from the base to the top of the harp attachment. The condition appears to be good with a consistent patina suitable for its age, though specific structural damage or chips are not visible from this angle. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The craftsmanship suggests mass production typical of the mid-20th century, but with attention to popular design trends of the time.

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