Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Plaster and Resin Table Lamps
Decorative Art, Matching Pair of Table Lamps • Anonymous manufacturer, likely American or Italian mass-market interior decor producer
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency / Traditional Revival
Medium & Technique
Cast resin or plaster with applied gold leaf and antiqued or burnished finish
Creation Period
Circa 1960s-1970s
Dimensions & Format
Estimated height approximately 24 to 28 inches including harp and socket, vertical orientation
Subject Description
Matching pair of neoclassical-inspired table lamps featuring urn-shaped bodies with diagonal fluting, acanthus leaf motifs, stepped circular bases, and distressed antique gold finishes
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor wear appropriate for age, minor scuffing to the applied gilt finish, intact wiring required testing
Estimated Market Value
$60 - $120 for the pair
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80
Provenance History
Sourced from a secondary market thrift store environment, originally manufactured for domestic home use
Art Historical Significance
Representative example of mid-20th-century affordable home decor mimicking traditional European neoclassical aesthetics for the suburban consumer market
Notable Features
Sold as a matching pair with distinctive twist-fluted urn designs and antiqued gold patination characteristic of 1970s interior styling
Condition Issues
Surface dust, minor rubbing and loss of the gilt finish on high points, electrical cords and sockets require safety inspection for modernization
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, avoid liquid cleaners on the gilt surface, have wiring inspected and potentially replaced by a certified electrician for safety