A sculptural late 20th century ceramic table lamp featuring a beautifully mottled reactive glaze that transitions from soft whitish-gray to sea-glass blue. The tall bottle-form body evokes Mediterranean vessel silhouettes and is paired with a 17" linen drum shade, brushed stainless steel base, and oversized stainless steel ball finial. A three-way switch allows adjustable lighting, making this lamp both functional and visually striking.

Full Description
This late 20th century ceramic table lamp showcases a striking bottle-form silhouette finished in a reactive, hand-glazed style surface. The glaze transitions organically from a soft whitish-gray neck to a richly mottled sea-glass blue lower body, creating the impression of depth and movement across the ceramic surface.

The glaze exhibits natural speckling and subtle vertical drip patterns produced during the kiln firing process. These variations give the lamp a distinctive studio pottery character, making each piece feel unique while emphasizing the sculptural form of the base.

The lamp's elegant proportions"”with its tall neck and rounded belly"”echo traditional Mediterranean vessel shapes while maintaining a clean modern presence. Brushed stainless steel hardware and base provide a contemporary contrast to the organic ceramic texture, and the lamp is topped with a large stainless steel ball finial and a 17-inch off-white linen drum shade that complements the scale of the base.

Equipped with a three-way rotary switch, the lamp allows adjustable lighting levels, making it ideal for bedside use, living room accent lighting, or a console display.

With its blend of artisanal glaze work and clean modern hardware, the lamp works beautifully in a range of interiors including mid-century modern, coastal modern, organic modern, and contemporary spaces.

Dimensions
Overall height: 28 in (to top of finial)
Shade diameter: 17 in
Body height (base to collar): 16 in
Body width (widest point): 10 in
Base diameter: 6.5 in

Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition. The ceramic body retains its original reactive glaze with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. The brushed stainless steel hardware and base are clean and well preserved. The cord is in excellent condition. The lamp functions properly and features a working three-way rotary switch.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This lamp is in excellent vintage condition and presents beautifully. The ceramic body retains its original reactive glaze with a rich, textured surface that transitions from a soft whitish-gray at the neck to a mottled blue tone across the rounded lower body. The glaze remains glossy and intact with no chips, cracks, repairs, or structural issues observed. The speckled and drip-like patterning seen in the glaze is original to the firing process and contributes to the handcrafted, studio pottery appearance of the piece.

The brushed stainless steel base, collar, and finial remain clean and well-preserved with only minimal, age-appropriate surface wear consistent with careful use. The large stainless steel ball finial is present and secure.

The lamp is fitted with a working three-way rotary switch, allowing adjustable lighting levels for ambient, task, or reading light. The cord and wiring are in excellent condition and the lamp functions properly.

The 17-inch off-white linen drum shade complements the scale and proportions of the lamp and presents cleanly with no visible damage.

Overall, this lamp is a well-preserved late 20th century piece with minimal signs of age and is ready for immediate use.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 7 in.

Category: Table Lamps
Origin: United States
Materials: Ceramic

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Location: This item ships from Bakersfield, CA

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This lamp is in excellent vintage condition and presents beautifully. The ceramic body retains its original reactive glaze with a rich, textured surface that transitions from a soft whitish-gray at the neck to a mottled blue tone across the rounded lower body. The glaze remains glossy and intact with no chips, cracks, repairs, or structural issues observed. The speckled and drip-like patterning seen in the glaze is original to the firing process and contributes to the handcrafted, studio pottery appearance of the piece.

The brushed stainless steel base, collar, and finial remain clean and well-preserved with only minimal, age-appropriate surface wear consistent with careful use. The large stainless steel ball finial is present and secure.

The lamp is fitted with a working three-way rotary switch, allowing adjustable lighting levels for ambient, task, or reading light. The cord and wiring are in excellent condition and the lamp functions properly.

The 17-inch off-white linen drum shade complements the scale and proportions of the lamp and presents cleanly with no visible damage.

Overall, this lamp is a well-preserved late 20th century piece with minimal signs of age and is ready for immediate use.