Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may love this lamp by the Continental Lamp Co. The male figural plaster lamp and original hand woven cotton shade are in good vintage condition. The Continental Lamp Co. produced and wide variety of styles during the mid 20th century and lamps by the company have become quite collectible.

This mid-century Saxon crusader Robin Hood wood nymph themed chalk-ware figural table lamp. Continental Art Lamp Company was a Chicago based manufacturer located on the famous Division Street. The owners were John Matanky, the son of Russian immigrants, and three Italian nationals.
Plaster lamps were made from molds of sculptures by Italian designers. Production began in 1948 or 1949 and ended in
1962. The plaster lamp base and its unique lamps shade were made in house.

34.5" high with finial, 22.5" shade diameter, 9.5" shade height.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In good vintage condition with minor scattered flakes.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Brand: Continental Art Company

Materials & Techniques:
Chalk, Cotton, Plaster

Details:
Power Sources: Corded
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Lamp Shade: Included
Is this piece in working condition? Yes, I have checked myself that this piece works
Voltage: Up to 120V (US Standard)
Plug Type: Type A

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In good vintage condition with minor scattered flakes.