Vintage electric table lamp with etched glass shade
Estimated Value
$75-$200
A decorative electric table lamp featuring a clear-to-amber tinted glass shade with frosted floral etching, likely roses, and a polished brass-toned metal base with a rounded, stacked form. The lamp has a classic vintage aesthetic, combining ornate glasswork with a reflective metal stem and base. The shade appears to be a replacement or later-style shade rather than an original matched set, though it is difficult to confirm from the image alone. The overall design suggests a mass-produced decorative lamp rather than a high-end signed antique piece.
Era
Mid-Century to Late 20th Century (approximately 1950s-1970s)
Origin
Likely United States or Western Europe
Material
Etched glass shade, brass or brass-plated metal base and fittings, electrical cord
Condition
Good overall condition with visible age-related wear; glass appears intact with no obvious chips or cracks in the photo, metal finish shows light tarnish and surface wear, cord appears aged and should be checked for safety before use
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 20-24 inches tall overall; shade approximately 10-12 inches wide
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the lamp appears genuinely vintage, but the exact maker, date, and originality of components cannot be confirmed from the image alone
Provenance
Likely from a mid-20th-century domestic lighting line or decorative import; no maker's mark or label is visible in the image, so exact provenance is unknown
Historical Significance
Represents popular decorative lighting styles of the mid-20th century, when etched glass and brass-finished lamps were common in home interiors. While not especially rare, such lamps reflect postwar domestic design trends and the continued appeal of floral glass motifs.
Restoration Notes
- •No clear restoration is visible
- •Possible replacement shade or rewired electrical components cannot be ruled out
- •Electrical cord appears aged and may have been replaced at some point
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