{"product_id":"mid-century-spanish-revival-gesso-table-lamp-c-1940-1955-hand-painted-ivory-finish-with-moorish-motif","title":"Mid-Century Spanish Revival Gesso Table Lamp (c.1940–1955) – Hand-Painted Ivory Finish with Moorish Motif","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"539\"\u003emid-century Spanish Revival \/ Mediterranean-style table lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a turned baluster base finished in hand-applied gesso and painted ivory with gilt accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eThe form is architectural and columnar, with stacked turned elements that give the lamp a strong vertical profile. Around the central bulbous register runs a repeating band of \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eMoorish-inspired medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e, each highlighted with soft turquoise-toned centers framed by aged gilding. Small raised dots punctuate the pattern, giving the surface subtle texture and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eThe painted surface has aged naturally over time, producing a warm distressed patina where the ivory finish has worn back to reveal the gold accents beneath. Paired with a parchment bell shade, the lamp produces a soft amber glow that emphasizes the layered textures and architectural contours of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eSpanish Revival and Mediterranean decorative styles became widely popular in the United States during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e1920s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in California and the American Southwest where Spanish Colonial architecture influenced interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eLighting manufacturers during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003emid-century period\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently produced lamps using turned wooden forms finished with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003egesso, antiqued paint, and gilt accents\u003c\/strong\u003e, often incorporating Moorish or Andalusian geometric motifs. These pieces were designed to complement interiors featuring plaster walls, carved furniture, wrought iron elements, and warm natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eThe decorative medallion pattern seen here reflects that Moorish influence—derived from historic North African and Spanish architectural ornament—translated into decorative lighting for American homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown (typical mid-century decorator lighting)\u003cbr data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1940–1955\u003cbr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood base with gesso and painted finish; gilt accents\u003cbr data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moorish \/ Mediterranean geometric medallion pattern with turquoise-tone centers\u003cbr data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baluster \/ turned column table lamp\u003cbr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parchment-style bell shade\u003cbr data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish Revival \/ Mediterranean Revival \/ Hollywood Regency influence\u003cbr data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single socket table lamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nnouin\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eBase shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eauthentic age wear and patina\u003c\/strong\u003e to the painted and gilt surfaces, including small areas of paint loss and edge wear that enhance the antique character of the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eDecorative medallions remain intact and clearly defined. Structural integrity appears solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eShade appears to be a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003elater replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e, appropriate to the style and proportion of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eNo maker’s mark is visible in the provided images; checking beneath the base could reveal additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16j4o9l\" data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003eThis is the kind of lamp that quietly elevates a room. The turned architectural form gives it presence, while the distressed ivory and gilt finish adds warmth and age without feeling overly ornate. It pairs naturally with wood furniture, leather seating, and layered interiors where texture matters more than perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003ePlaced on a bedside table, console, or reading corner, it brings a sense of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eold-world Mediterranean character\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining versatile enough for modern spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976157630569,"sku":null,"price":273.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/mid-century_spanish_revival_gesso_table_lamp_c.19401955_hand-painted_ivory_finish_with_moorish_motif772592510576935050588504169.jpg?v=1774756412","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/mid-century-spanish-revival-gesso-table-lamp-c-1940-1955-hand-painted-ivory-finish-with-moorish-motif","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}