Description
This vintage lamp checks all of the boxes. Designed by Mario Buatta for Frederick Cooper, it is modeled after a silver plate Georgian tea caddy or canister. The engraved tea caddy body sits on a black wooden stepped base. The double bulb sockets are pull chain and the harp is topped by a silver plate finial. The stem of the lamp is adjustable according to your shade by a knob just below the finial. The Mario Buatta name is on one of the sockets.
Measurements given are for the entire piece from base to top of finial.
Lamp to base of socket measures 20".
The stem adjusts the entire piece by adding 2" when fully extended.
*please excuse the reflection in the photos
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The silver plate has patina and spots of wear. There is minor scratching from polishing.
One of the socket bases was broken when the lamp was found, so the base was replaced. Both bulb sockets are in working order.
The wooden base is intact showing little wear.
Creator:
Brand: Frederick Cooper; Designer: Mario Buatta
Materials & Techniques:
Silverplate, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Measurements given are for the entire piece from base to top of finial.
Lamp to base of socket measures 20".
The stem adjusts the entire piece by adding 2" when fully extended.
*please excuse the reflection in the photos
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The silver plate has patina and spots of wear. There is minor scratching from polishing.
One of the socket bases was broken when the lamp was found, so the base was replaced. Both bulb sockets are in working order.
The wooden base is intact showing little wear.
Creator:
Brand: Frederick Cooper; Designer: Mario Buatta
Materials & Techniques:
Silverplate, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The silver plate has patina and spots of wear. There is minor scratching from polishing.
One of the socket bases was broken when the lamp was found, so the base was replaced. Both bulb sockets are in working order.
The wooden base is intact showing little wear.
One of the socket bases was broken when the lamp was found, so the base was replaced. Both bulb sockets are in working order.
The wooden base is intact showing little wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
27.75 x 10.5 x 7 in
1991 Mario Buatta for Frederick Cooper Silver Plate Tea Caddy Canister Lamp
Estimate $300-$890
Starting Price
$90
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The June Estate Edit I
Jun 05, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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