Geometric Favrile Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Blue Ceramic Base
Decorative Art / Lighting, Table Lamp • Modern manufacture, unidentified workshop; in the manner of Tiffany Studios or Fulper Pottery
Style & Movement
Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau Revival
Medium & Technique
Leaded opalescent glass, copper foil technique (Tiffany style), glazed ceramic, and patinated bronze-finished hardware
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary revival)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated height 20-24 inches; shade diameter 16-18 inches; vertical table lamp format
Subject Description
A geometric-patterned conical lamp shade featuring varying shades of mottled teal, amber, and cream opalescent glass. The base is an anthropomorphic or organic-form glazed ceramic vessel with a deep blue iridescent drip glaze, evoking early 20th-century American art pottery.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; appearing functional with minor surface wear
Estimated Market Value
$250 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $450 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via retail decorative market; lacks visible early 20th-century maker marks suggesting a high-quality modern reproduction or inspired piece
Art Historical Significance
Represents the enduring influence of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s leaded glass designs and the complementary aesthetics of the Arts and Crafts movement's ceramic traditions on modern interior design.
Notable Features
Distinctive combination of a geometric grid shade with a heavy, stylized ceramic base; uses ball-pull chains for operation
Condition Issues
Possible minor oxidation on lead lines, light dust accumulation, and potential micro-crazing in ceramic glaze typical of the medium
Conservation Recommendations
Clean glass with a soft duster and non-ammonia cleaner; inspect internal wiring for modern safety standards; maintain in a temperature-controlled environment