Small Brass Desk Lamp with Patina

Small Brass Desk Lamp with Patina

Compact vintage table lamp, probably 1950s. Triangular base with toggle switch, gracefully curved arm, adjustable bowl-shaped shade. Metal with grown patina. Completely rewired and ready to use.

Description:

This small lamp stands out for its clear, reduced form. A flat, triangular base carries a slender, elegantly curved arm. At its end sits a bowl-shaped shade with a rounded cap, which can be tilted via a joint. The shade directs the light downwards, making the lamp a good reading or task light for a desk, sideboard or bedside table. At only 33 cm high with a shade diameter of 20 cm, it also fits where larger lamps would take up too much space.

On the internet, this lamp is frequently attributed to Lariolux and Giovanni Michelucci. In our research we found no evidence for this. We therefore offer it without attribution, as a vintage lamp of unknown origin. Its appeal lies in the form, the workmanship and the patina, not in a name.

We have completely rewired the lamp. We did not polish the metal but deliberately left it in its grown state. If you expect a shiny, like-new lamp, this is not the one for you. For collectors and interior designers who value material character and signs of age, that is exactly the appeal.

Condition:

Vintage condition with clear, authentic signs of use and age. Base, arm and shade show a grown patina in warm brass and brown tones. The surface of the base is blotchy in places, with discolorations, lighter areas, small scratches and wear along the edges. The shade has patina on the inside and outside, fine scratches and a few greenish oxidation spots. Slight unevenness is visible at the shade rim. The form is intact. Joint and arm are functional, and the shade can be tilted. The underside of the base is fitted with felt to protect delicate surfaces. Completely rewired: new black fabric cable, new toggle switch, new socket, ready for use.

Details:

Manufacturer: Unknown (no secured attribution)
Model: Table lamp with triangular base
Color: Brass, patinated
Material: Metal, brass
Socket: 1 ×  E14
Period: Probably 1950s
Dimensions: Height approx. 33 cm, shade diameter approx. 20 cm