Palm Tree Motif Table Lamp
Decorative Art / Electric Table Lamp • Mass-produced decorative item; likely manufactured by a commercial home furnishings brand (e.g., Uttermost, Thomasville, or similar retail brands)
Style & Movement
Tropical Colonial Revival / British West Indies style
Medium & Technique
Cast resin or composite material with a faux wood-grain finish and dark walnut stain; pleated fabric shade with wire frame
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990s-2010s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 28-32 inches in height (standard table lamp scale); vertical format
Subject Description
The lamp base features a stylized palm tree trunk design with tiered husks and frond-like details beneath the socket. The base is footed with a scalloped edge. It serves as a decorative functional piece intended for interior residential use.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; appears structurally sound with minor surface wear and dust collection on the shade
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $85 USD
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; currently identified as an item at an 'Auction Time Bid Board' in Orwigsburg, PA, indicating a transition from private residential ownership to a secondary market sale
Art Historical Significance
Low; this is a contemporary mass-produced consumer good rather than a unique art object. It reflects the popularity of 'Island' and 'Tropical' aesthetics in American interior design during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Includes a contemporary three-prong grounded power cord and an auction lot tag from S&Y Asset Management Inc.
Condition Issues
Minor scuffs on the dark finish; dust accumulation in the crevices of the textured base and on the interior of the lampshade; minor creasing in the lamp shade fabric
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle dusting with a soft brush; cleaning of the cord and plug; testing of electrical components for safety before use; replacement of the shade if desired for aesthetic reasons