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Lamp - help with identification
« on: July 30, 2013, 09:30:01 pm »
Hello - I have a lamp - appears to be from the 1940's - 50's - I cannot find anything online after looking extensively!  It is a very heavy piece with what appears to be broken marble or a green stone under resin on top with either brass or wrought iron legs and middle - very ornate and beautiful piece.  I could not find any markings accept an old "Reader's Digest" round sticker on the bottom - but I don't think it has anything to do with the table.  Would love to know if anyone has any idea of the origin of this lamp or if you ever saw anything like this before...thanks in advance!!

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2013, 08:04:00 am »
Boy that is a mixture,, isn`t it ??  Mosaic top, Romanesque columns, wood (looks like) base, !!  These were made late, 40`s and 50`s,,,some different types later than that,  and were intended to be used as combination end tables and lamps !!  I have one on each side of my bed but in a different style !!  Yours have a hint of Hollywood Regency with all the metal,, not sure but they may be lightweight brass sheet !!  Gold color was very "in" at that time so many things used this type decoration to replicate that look !!

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2013, 01:05:23 pm »
Thanks Mart - that is very helpful!  It is a very unique piece...not for me though...so I will sell it at my live auction (I have an Auction Firm and sell live at auctionzip.com - All in Auctions) - not sure what it will bring..but should be interesting.  Thanks for your time!!

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2013, 01:20:12 pm »
Do you have the shade ??

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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2013, 06:03:59 pm »
Thanks Mart - that is very helpful!  It is a very unique piece...not for me though...so I will sell it at my live auction (I have an Auction Firm and sell live at auctionzip.com - All in Auctions) - not sure what it will bring..but should be interesting.  Thanks for your time!!
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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2013, 06:11:42 pm »
Hey there Jewelsings, we do not allow posts that promote the sale of items on the forum. Make sure that your posts are informational rather than promotional. Thanks!
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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2013, 07:00:25 pm »
Mmmm,,, didn`t even think about that !!  Diidn`t read very close,,did I ???

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2013, 05:44:10 am »
Was not trying to plug this at all...just rambling along.  My auctions are always swamped.  Just asking for help...thanks!

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2013, 06:54:24 am »
I think Jewelsings approched the line, but did not cross.. :) We are proud of our non commercial forum here jewel..  Mentioning your business in posts that add content is no problem (Actually, we might even like to know what you are doing there), just please dont market.

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2013, 05:18:21 pm »
Mmmm,,, didn`t even think about that !!  Diidn`t read very close,,did I ???
which is,nt like you....you,re always wanting to to the "bottom" of things ;D
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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2013, 05:20:10 pm »
Missed one didn`t I  ???

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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2013, 07:42:49 pm »
Back to the lamp, it looks like an Italian import from the 60s or 70s possibly by Fuggiti Studios. They made thousands of different designs ranging from gaudy and overly embellished to tacky figure lamps to sleek and modern. Identification is hard because few pieces were marked and their was no signature style, just the whim of the designers who must have taken long wine soaked lunch breaks.
It looks as if this lamp is missing ornamentation where that crossmember is below the socket. Maybe a ring of crystals for that extra bling factor.

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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2013, 09:15:01 am »
just the whim of the designers who must have taken long wine soaked lunch breaks.

Now why didn`t I think to add that to my post ??  ;D

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« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2013, 02:16:44 pm »
just the whim of the designers who must have taken long wine soaked lunch breaks.

Now why didn`t I think to add that to my post ??  ;D
probably because you,re too busy..with yer fried green toms, ;D
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Re: Lamp - help with identification
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2013, 11:20:27 pm »
Bet it will sell well!  Unique and colorful!!!
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