{"product_id":"mid-century-ceramic-table-lamp-with-paneled-floral-shade-c-1950","title":"Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp with Paneled Floral Shade, c. 1950","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eThis mid-century ceramic table lamp exemplifies the quiet refinement of post-war American design—where craftsmanship, comfort, and understated beauty took precedence over ornament for ornament’s sake. Likely produced in the late 1940s to early 1950s, the lamp reflects a transitional moment in decorative arts, bridging traditional domestic elegance with the emerging simplicity of mid-century form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eThe softly rounded ceramic base is finished in a luminous blue-green glaze, its surface smooth and gently reflective, with subtle incised floral detailing at the shoulder. The form is balanced and grounded, designed to feel substantial without heaviness—an object meant to live comfortably in a room rather than dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eCrowning the lamp is its original multi-panel floral shade, composed of delicately decorated curved panels set within a metal framework. Each panel features a restrained botanical motif rendered in soft blues and muted earth tones, allowing the light to diffuse warmly while preserving visual interest even when unlit. The shade’s survival in intact, cohesive condition is increasingly rare and significantly enhances the lamp’s integrity and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eThis is a lamp that feels calm, assured, and lived-in—an authentic artifact of mid-century domestic life, created to illuminate spaces meant for rest, conversation, and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e→ Glazed ceramic base in a blue-green celadon-inspired tone\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e→ Rounded mid-century form with incised floral shoulder detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e→ Original paneled floral shade with metal frame construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e→ Brass-toned hardware, harp, and finial consistent with the period\u003cbr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e→ Warm, ambient light diffusion ideal for living spaces, bedrooms, or reading nooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e→ United States\u003cbr data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e→ Late 1940s–early 1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e→ Mid-Century Traditional \/ Transitional American design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eThe lamp is in very good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e→ Ceramic base is structurally sound with light, age-appropriate surface wear\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e→ Shade panels show consistent patina with no obvious replacements\u003cbr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e→ Frame remains well aligned and intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eAny minor imperfections are consistent with age and contribute to the piece’s authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eThis lamp is not a statement made by volume or novelty—it is a statement of discernment. Its scale, palette, and materiality allow it to integrate effortlessly into a range of interiors, from layered traditional spaces to thoughtfully composed mid-century or transitional rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003ePlaced on a side table, console, or nightstand, it offers warmth without distraction and history without heaviness—an object chosen not to impress at first glance, but to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e→ Table lamp\u003cbr data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e→ Ceramic base with original paneled floral shade\u003cbr data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e→ Wired for standard use\u003cbr data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003e→ Shade included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813624942697,"sku":null,"price":333.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/10441BBA-1AD1-4A34-A232-1A223E536555_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768297075","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/mid-century-ceramic-table-lamp-with-paneled-floral-shade-c-1950","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}